UWM’s Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering emphasizes applied learning and real-world problem solving—key factors undergraduate students search for when choosing an engineering school.
What You’ll Do:
Design and test electronic circuits in modern labs
Work with microcontrollers and embedded systems
Build electrical engineering projects starting in your first year
Complete a senior capstone project sponsored by industry
Explore these electrical engineering areas:
Power and Energy Systems (renewable energy, smart grid technology)
Electronics and Embedded Systems (circuit design, IoT devices)
Robotics and Automation Engineering (AI, controls, intelligent systems)
Communications and Signal Processing (wireless systems, data transmission)
The BS program in Electrical Engineering and the BSE program in Computer Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
UWM is located in Milwaukee, one of the Midwest’s leading hubs for engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies—a major advantage for undergraduate students.
Students benefit from:
Paid engineering internships and co-op programs
Partnerships with companies like Rockwell Automation, GE HealthCare, and Milwaukee Tool
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Strong job placement rates after graduation
Many UWM electrical engineering students secure full-time job offers before they graduate.
Senior Design Projects
In order to earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, students work in teams to apply the skills they have learned over their years at our college in a year-long senior design project.
AEE promotes the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IEEE is dedicated to helping students by providing networking opportunities, mentoring, project guidance, and more.
Robotics Association
RA UWM gives students with a passion for robotics an outlet to express that passion through designing, building, testing, programming, and competing with our robots against universities from around the world.
For full descriptions and contact information for all electrical-engineering and other engineering-related student organizations and clubs, click here.
Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis
The annual Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis is a signature event for our college. Both undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback.
Undergraduate Teaching Labs
Electrical Engineering Lab
As an Electrical Engineering student, you’ll have plenty of hands-on learning opportunities in this lab, from computer simulation through building and testing phases of projects, whether for your freshman Electrical Engineering course or your senior capstone design experience, providing you hands-on experience that employers value. In addition to this general-purpose lab, the Electrical Engineering department has dedicated teaching labs for power electronics, electric machines, and digital/microcontroller design and testing.
Resource Rooms
UWM students have a wealth of additional resources available to them within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. From computer labs and tutoring resources to teaching labs and spaces to create or collaborate. Details here.
Undergraduate Research
As a top-tier (R1) research university, UWM provides undergraduate research opportunities in electrical engineering—a key differentiator for students comparing programs.
Students can work alongside faculty engaged in research including:
Smart grids and renewable energy systems
Electric vehicles and battery technology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Advanced electronics and sensing systems
A benefit of attending a top tier R1 research university is the opportunity to work with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research and to participate in the Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program. The SURF program helps you to improve your professional preparation through research by closely working with our faculty to explore, discover, and transform ideas into reality.
A student in electrical engineering works on a component of his senior design team project.
