Electrical Engineering

At UWM’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, you don’t just learn electrical engineering—you live it. Our program is built for innovators ready to design, build, and solve real-world problems from day one.

Hands-On Learning
Work with industry-grade tools in dedicated labs and project-based courses. Cap it off with a senior design project that mirrors real employer challenges.

Flexible, Future-Focused Curriculum
Explore areas like renewable energy, embedded systems, communications, AI, and more—then tailor your path to match your goals.

Research & Faculty Mentorship
Collaborate with expert faculty on cutting-edge research, with opportunities to get involved as an undergraduate.

Industry Access
Located in Milwaukee, you’ll connect with top employers through internships and co-ops that often lead to full-time careers.

Strong Career Outcomes
UWM graduates launch into high-demand fields with competitive salaries and long-term growth opportunities.

Undergraduate Master’s PhD People Research Scholarships

An electrical engineering MS student and a faculty member at a bench with lots of equipment. Both are standing and looking at the camera. The one in front is wearing a black and red hoodie. The one in the back - a white sweatshirt — As electricity moves from power plants to data centers, much of it is lost through inefficient power electronics. Assistant Professor Feng Guo (back) and doctoral student Knapoj Chaimanekorn, electrical engineering, are improving semiconductor switching, making power electronics faster and much more efficient.

News

Yi receives more than $530,000 industry sponsorship to advance computer chips that move data in a new way
Alex Yasha Yi, professor of electrical engineering and director for research at the Connected Systems Institute, has received sponsorship from …