Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Professor Wolff receives the IEEE/RSE James Clerk Maxwell Medal

Presented at a ceremony at the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Princess Anne

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Exciting insights

Take a look at our new video on the current research activities in the four departments of the Faculty of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Applied Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering.

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Studying in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Study programmes

The spectrum of study programmes extends across all departments with disciplinary, departmental as well as interdisciplinary, cross-departmental study programmes in attractive and innovative fields.

Info for students

Here you will find people to contact who will give you comprehensive advice and help with study and examination matters before and during your studies.

Still at school?

Exciting experiments and laboratories encourage fun and enjoyment of technology and enable playful learning about engineering. There is also lots of advice for prospective students.

Alumni

The Engineering Alumni Network was founded with the aim of retaining former students and staff in the faculty in the long term. The network publishes a newsletter every quarter and organises the annual graduation ceremony.

Institutes

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology comprises 13 units with 20 professors.

Main areas of research

State-of-the-art energy and medical technology, the smallest components, the highest frequencies – research and development is at the forefront in the department's main research areas.