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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Nearly every EECS course is taught by one of our award-winning faculty members, not a teaching assistant. Thirteen computer labs and nine hardware labs provide our students with ample resources to achieve their academic goals. EECS graduates have aquired positions at a wide range of companies, government agencies, and research institutions, including Fortune 500 companies such as Garmin, T-mobile, Honeywell, and Northrop-Grumman.

Main Sections

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Computer Science
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Computer Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Interdisciplinary Computing

Notable Stats

75%
Of EECS Graduate Students Receive Funding from Assistantships or Fellowships
$1.7 M
Spent on laboratory equipment in the past six years

Graduate Research Opportunities

Graduate research opportunities are available to EECS students at both of our associated research centers: CReSIS and I2S, as well as many of other research center across campus.

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Cutting-Edge Degree Programs

A variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available to students seeking to pursue a career in cutting-edge technology fields, including our new undergraduate Interdisciplinary Computing program.

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KU EECS Distinguished Service Award

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 KEDS award
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EECS News

EECS Faculty Honored as AAAS Fellow

Michael Branicky, former dean of engineering and professor of electrical engineering & computer science, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). This prestigious recognition is reserved for individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced science and its applications for the benefit of society. ...

Training the Next Generation of AI and Microelectronics Innovators

Tamzidul Hoque, an assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Kansas, is leading a significant initiative to train high school students in artificial intelligence and microelectronics. Through a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant, with $350,000 allocated to KU, Hoque and his team will develop...

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EECS Celebrates the Class of 2025 and Honors Excellence at Graduation Dinner

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) celebrated its graduating students at the 2025 EECS Graduation Dinner on May 1st, a memorable evening recognizing their hard work and promising futures. This year’s ceremony marked a significant milestone, as we proudly congratulated the first graduating class of undergraduate Cybersecurity...

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