Design the technology behind modern life, from smart devices and embedded systems to communications, electric vehicles and the power grid. At EIU, you’ll learn in small, faculty-taught classes and labs, build electronic devices, gain professional experience and take an engineering project from concept to working prototype.
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"Given my financial situation it was essential that I find a college that was affordable and offered my major. Eastern IL University checked both boxes and wasn't too far from home."Nolan StanfordClass of 2025, Electrical Engineering major
Electrical engineering combines mathematics, science, technology and creativity to solve real-world problems. It is a strong fit for students who enjoy understanding how things work, tackling complex challenges and designing technology that can make systems smarter, faster, safer or more efficient. EIU’s curriculum begins with a strong foundation in calculus, physics, computer science, chemistry or biology, and logic design.
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