Welcome to the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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The EEE Department at Sheffield is respected internationally for its many important contributions in the field of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

The Department currently has 35 academic staff (including 12 professors), 8 academic-related staff, 29 research staff, 81 PhD students, 54 MSc students and approximately 360 undergraduate students.

Highest quality teaching and research

Our international reputation in both teaching and research has been confirmed by the highest possible award in the Teaching Quality Assessment (24/24 points) and a 5* award in the HEFCE Research Assessment Exercise.

Undergraduate courses in electronic and electrical engineering

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Sponsored PhD studentships for UK and EU students

The Department's teaching is underpinned by research at the leading edge. The world class laboratories are available to undergraduates and postgraduates. They include the UK's EPSRC National Centre for III-V Technologies, the development of high performance motors and drive electronics, next-generation communication and radar systems, the design and systems incorporation of novel integrated circuits.

Find out more on our research web pages

Positive energy. More satisfied students than any other EEE department in the UK - National Student Survey 2007