About the Program

Stanford’s undergraduate Electrical Engineering program combines a balanced foundation in physical sciences, mathematics, and computing with hands-on work in the analysis and design of systems. A flexible curriculum lets students explore hardware and software, information systems, circuits and devices, robotics, communications, bioelectronics, energy, and emerging physical technologies. Rooted in an interdisciplinary culture that created Silicon Valley, the program prepares students to address major societal challenges and pursue careers in industry, entrepreneurship, research, or advanced study.

What You'll Study

Our curriculum combines a solid core of fundamentals with the flexibility to explore your specific interests. You will have opportunities to:

• Build a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and computing, and apply these principles to real-world engineering problems.

• Gain practical, hands-on experience through laboratory courses and project-based learning that brings theory to life.

• Dive deep into specialized areas that interest you, such as bio-electronics and bio-imaging, circuits and devices, computer hardware, computer software, music, signal processing, communication and controls, photonics, solid state and electromagnetics, and energy and environment. 

• Pursue distinctive opportunities like undergraduate research with faculty through one of our Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer programs.