Electrical and electronic engineering

Create a better and more connected world by applying electrical engineering principles to modern problems

Electrical and electronic engineering is the study of the production and distribution of electricity

What is electrical and electronic engineering?

  • Electricity and electronics form the basis of our modern world and underpins cutting-edge technologies
  • Limitless possibilities From smartphones to medical devices, you’ll create solutions to problems not even imagined yet
  • 3rd in the UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 1st in the UK Engineering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
  • 5th in Europe Electrical and Electronic Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Why Imperial?

Learn from and alongside world-leading researchers innovating a rapidly evolving field

Gain hands-on experience and test out your learning

Immerse yourself in an environment of discovery

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Our range of courses covers a wide spectrum of the field

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