About the Department
Established in 1938, the Department of Electrical Computer and Biomedical Engineering is the largest department in the College of Engineering at URI. The faculty of this department are known nationally and internationally for their research and educational work; six of the department's 20 faculty are IEEE Fellows - the highest recognition for outstanding professional achievement.
The Department offers academic programs leading to B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in three related fields: electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering. Each of these programs has the same five goals, which are to teach the student to Understand, Question, Design, Lead, and Communicate.
The award winning URI International Engineering Program (IEP) allows students to earn two degrees in just 5 years. IEP students earn a B.S. in any of the 8 URI engineering programs and an B.A. in a foreign languange (German, Spanish, French or Chinese). During the fourth year of the IEP program, students go abroad to work as interns with engineering based firms in Europe, Latin America, or China.
Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the department to see our research and computing facilities. Call or email the department secretary to make a reservation.
