BSE Computer Engineering at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Computer Engineering combines the best of electrical engineering and computer science to design and build the systems that power the digital world. From smartphones and smart homes to self-driving cars and artificial intelligence, computer engineers create the hardware and software that make modern technology possible. Students in the Computer Engineering program learn how computers work from the ground up, i.e., from circuits and microprocessors to high performance computer architecture, software systems, and machine learning.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 129 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) with a major in computer engineering requires a minimum of 129 s.h. At the time of graduation, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all college work used to complete degree requirements and in all UI coursework to be awarded the BSE.

Career pathways

Computer engineering graduates pursue careers in software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, embedded systems, data science, artificial intelligence, networking, and related technical fields. They work in industries such as technology, aerospace, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and energy, and many also engage in research or entrepreneurial ventures.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may apply for the Fall semester (Early Action and regular deadlines) or the Summer Session; international applicants have Fall and Spring semester acceptance deadlines.

Transfer applicants may enter in the Fall semester or the Spring semester.

First-year: Early Action deadline for Fall is November 2 (documents November 9); regular admission deadline is February 1 (documents February 8); Summer Session or Fall acceptance deadline is May 3. Admission decisions are rolling from August. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available). Apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). ACT/SAT is optional (test-optional, 'no harm' policy; some programmes have specific requirements); ACT code 1356, SAT code 6681.

Transfer: most undergraduate programmes close May 3 for Fall (documents by August 1) and December 1 for Spring (November 16 for international applicants); deadlines vary for some education, nursing and business programmes. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available); apply through the University of Iowa application.

International first-year: Early Action November 2 (documents November 9); regular deadline February 1 (documents February 8); Fall acceptance deadline May 3; Spring acceptance deadline November 16. Admission decisions are rolling from mid-September; deadlines vary by area of study. Application fee is $80 (non-refundable; waivers only for applicants graduating from a US high school who qualify financially). ACT/SAT is required if used for the English proficiency requirement or for scholarships; TOEFL or IELTS accepted.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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