Welcome to the Computer Engineering Programs at the
University of Pittsburgh. Computer
Engineering is a joint effort between the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering in the Swanson School of Engineering and the Computer Science
Department in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. This partnership provides the opportunity for
students to receive the personalized touch of a small teaching-oriented program
while offering the breadth of technical and innovation content often only
available at larger institutions.
Our faculty includes world-renowned experts in fields that
include innovative new memory and computing devices, new computing
architectures, low-power thermal-aware, mobile and sustainable cyber-systems,
and many others. We also have state of
the art instruction and research laboratories housed in two campus buildings. A
recently renovated floor in the Engineering building, Benedum Hall, includes
brand new testing equipment, computing clusters, and an innovative “maker”
space (SERC) designed for product-style entrepreneurship and innovation. The computer science building, Sennott
Square, contains the Gillotti Interactive Learning Suite and state of the art
facilities such as the Eli Lilly Conferencing Center.
While we still retain a strong representation of students
from Western Pennsylvania, our programs are internationally recognized, drawing
students from all over the world. Computer Engineering maintains a
student-first mentality with a focus on instruction and mentorship. This approach allows our faculty and students
to accomplish great things together, as leaders in innovation of new
technologies. Please take a moment to
visit our individual program pages, which contain information about our
curricula, certifications, and activities.
Thanks for visiting!
Sincerely,
Alex K. Jones, PhD
Director, Computer Engineering
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Program
The CoE curriculum focuses on the design, production, operation, and maintenance of computers and digital systems. In addition, computer engineers are involved with the applications of computers and digital technology. Courses include Java, Digital Logic, Linear Systems and Circuits, Digital Laboratory, Computer Interfacing, and Software Engineering. Computer Engineers work as Chip Designers, Application Developers, Software Designers, and Digital Television and Photography Developers. No background in computers or programming is necessary to be in the CoE program.
Learn more about the undergraduate program
Undergraduate
Learn more about the graduate program