Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering combines education in hardware and software development, with students gaining the background necessary to become broadly educated professionals who are knowledgeable in both domains, understanding how the domains interact, restrict or enable interdependent capabilities. Core coursework encompasses the physical and mathematical sciences, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, technical communications, circuits and systems, microprocessors, embedded systems and operating systems. The major also offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in network design and development, signal processing, mobile computing, sensor systems, semiconductor devices, testing and quality assurance and project management, among others.

Major category: Capacity-constrained

Topic(s): Computing, Engineering

Applicant type

Applicant type

Freshman

Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)

Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).

The primary pathway to Computer Engineering is through direct admission as a freshman. If you want to major in computer science, be sure to list it as your first-choice major on the freshman application.

Transfer

Quarters of general admission to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer

Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.

Department admission information

Please contact the department for details about the application process.

This major is capacity-constrained. Completion of prerequisites does not guarantee admission.

Courses required for the major:

1 Note: must have college level coursework in Java.

Entering transfer information:

Total undergraduates: 140
Total from Washington community colleges: 16

Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):

3.75 – 4.00: 13
3.50 – 3.74:

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TYPES OF MAJORS

There are three types of majors at the UW: open, minimum requirements and capacity-constrained. Your requested major on the application may be used as a factor in your admission decision. Learn more about admission to majors.

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