Welcome

Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the most fascinating and exciting fields of study today. Due to the widespread applications of electronic and information technology, ECE is also one of the most general fields of study. At its core, ECE is based upon the fundamental physical principles that govern the flow of electricity, as well as the design methods that allow us to effectively harness those principles. If you’ve used electricity today, then you’ve benefitted from the field of ECE.

At Queen’s, our Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is recognized for its excellence nationally and internationally. Our department comprises 217 undergraduate students, 132 graduate students, 26 faculty members, 11 cross-appointed faculty, and 8 staff. We also have world-class research groups in such diverse areas as:

• Communications
• Computer and Software Engineering
• Microelectronics, Electromagnetics and Photonics
• Power Electronics
• Biomedical and Intelligent Systems

 

We pride ourselves in the excellence of our teaching and research, as well as the strong connection that we have with our students. Our undergraduate faculty-to-student ratio of 1:8, which is among the highest in the country, and which translates to a very direct and personal educational experience for our students. Our undergraduate students receive a strong common core which they are able to supplement with electives chosen flexibly from one or more Streams of concentration:

 

• Biomedical Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Communications Systems and Networks
• Computer Hardware and Systems
• Electronics and Photonics
• Mechatronics (new)
• Power Electronics and Systems
• Robotics and Control
• Software Engineering

 

We invite you to visit and explore the opportunities in our department, both online and in person.