Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

Drexel University offers the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for electrical engineering and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

About Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers contribute to industry and research in diverse areas such as electronic circuits, lasers and photonics, semiconductor devices, computer and communication networks, wireless networks, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, machine learning, automation and control, and power and energy systems. The electrical engineering major emphasizes the fundamentals of electrical engineering, hands-on learning, and flexibility in course selection to satisfy diverse career goals.

State-of-the-art interdisciplinary courses have been developed to prepare the Drexel engineer for the technical challenges and the business atmosphere of the 21st century. Strong emphasis is given to the role of the engineer in the global competitive economy, and to the need to work closely with experts and practitioners in many fields.

Students can choose courses in various areas of study, including telecommunications, digital signal processing, electronics, automation, and power and systems and control.

Mission Statement

The ECE Department at Drexel University serves the public and the university community by providing superior career-integrated education in electrical and computer engineering; by conducting research in these fields, to generate new knowledge and technologies; and by promoting among all its constituents professionalism, social responsibility, civic engagement and leadership.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Top co-op employers for electrical engineering majors include:

PJM Interconnection LLC
Exelon Corporation (PECO)
Lockheed Martin
Woodward McCoach, Inc.
NAVSEA
EwingCole
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc.
Ametek, Inc.
SAP America
Comcast Corporation
Susquehanna Int'l Group LLP
L-3 Communications
Philadelphia Department of Commerce
Philadelphia Water Department

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.

Drexel University's co-op program has an 80 year history and is one of the oldest and largest co-op programs in the world. Students graduate with 6-18 months of full time employment experience, depending on their choice of a 4-year or 5-year program. The majority of Computer Engineering students in ECE choose the 5-year program and graduate with 18 months of full-time work experience, and often receive a job offer from their third co-op employer or from a connection made from one of their co-op experiences.

Electrical engineers are employed in corporations, government agencies, and other organizations. In their work, these engineers are developers of electrical equipment for digital communications (such as satellite communication, fiber-optic networks, and coding and cryptography), mobile radio, radar and surveillance, process control, robotics, speech processing, aerospace circuitry, power generation and distribution, computer hardware and software, computer networks, sensor technology, counter-crime measures, electronic compatibility, consumer electronics, and related fields.
Graduates are also pursuing advanced studies in electrical and computer engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering at such schools as MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California at Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Maryland.

The Steinbright Career Development Center had a co-op placement rate of approximately 99% for electrical and computer engineering majors.

A degree in electrical engineering can also serve as an excellent foundation to pursue graduate professional careers in medicine, law, business, and government.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia