Communication Engineering is a fundamental and rapidly evolving discipline within the broader field of Electronic Information Engineering. It focuses on the principles, technologies, and applications of information transmission, signal processing, and communication networks. As one of the core branches of electronic engineering, the discipline plays a vital role in modern information society by supporting global connectivity, digital infrastructure, and intelligent systems.
The Communication Engineering program provides systematic education in communication technologies, communication systems, and communication networks. Students are trained to understand how information is generated, transmitted, processed, and received across diverse physical media and network architectures. The program aims to cultivate high-quality engineering professionals capable of research, design, development, operation, and maintenance in communication-related industries, while also preparing students for advanced academic study.
With the rapid advancement of mobile communications, broadband networks, optical communications, and intelligent wireless systems, communication engineering has become a cornerstone of digital transformation, smart cities, intelligent transportation, and emerging information industries. The program is therefore well positioned to meet both current and future societal and industrial demands.
The Communication Engineering program began enrolling undergraduate students in 2001. To date, it has educated sixteen cohorts of graduates, supplying a large number of high-quality engineering professionals to Anhui Province and the broader East China region. The program has received strong recognition for its educational quality, achieving an A+ rating in provincial discipline evaluation and being included in provincial excellence-oriented talent cultivation initiatives. In response to regional industry needs, the program has also explored differentiated training models, including commissioned talent cultivation oriented toward the communication industry.
Graduates of the program are highly valued by employers for their solid theoretical foundations, strong engineering skills, and adaptability. Over the past five years, the average graduate employment rate has consistently exceeded 96%, ranking among the top programs at the University. Approximately 35% of graduates pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities, demonstrating the program’s strong academic preparation and competitiveness.
The program is supported by a well-structured and highly qualified faculty team. More than 65% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees, and many have substantial engineering practice experience. Faculty research spans wireless communications, signal processing, embedded communication systems, optical communications, radio-frequency and microwave technology, and emerging communication technologies. Research outcomes are actively integrated into undergraduate teaching, and students are encouraged to participate in faculty-led research projects and innovation activities.
The curriculum emphasizes a solid theoretical foundation combined with strong practical and system-level training. Core courses include Signals and Systems, Communication Principles, Digital Signal Processing, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, High-Frequency Electronic Circuits, Embedded Systems, and Modern Communication Technologies. Students benefit from comprehensive laboratory facilities covering signal analysis, communication systems, RF and microwave circuits, optical fiber communication, and 5G technologies.
The program maintains close cooperation with leading enterprises in telecommunications and information technology. Through internships, engineering training, and enterprise-based projects, students gain exposure to real industrial environments and professional engineering practices, significantly enhancing employability and career readiness.
With a strong academic tradition, experienced faculty, advanced experimental platforms, and close industry partnerships, the Communication Engineering program provides an excellent environment for students seeking a future-oriented engineering education. Graduates are well prepared to become innovative engineers and technical professionals who contribute to global connectivity and digital transformation.
