B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
This interdisciplinary field combines engineering, computer science, robotics, and AI to create smart systems to solve complex, real-world problems.
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Sharpen your skills around designing and building systems that can think, adapt, and make decisions similar to humans. The B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering at IU Bloomington’s Luddy School prepares you to create solutions with AI, machine learning, and computing. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing everything from medical devices to autonomous systems and develop strong collaboration skills.
Create solutions at any scale
From nanoscale engineering and microelectronics to large, critical infrastructure, you'll build next-generation solutions that take society to what's next.
Real research. Real experience.
As an undergraduate in intelligent systems engineering, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with expert faculty and graduate students on impactful research projects. This hands-on experience will enhance your resume and prepare you for graduate studies, industry R&D, or defense research opportunities.
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Degree requirements
The B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering program combines intensive engineering and computing studies, including a strong focus on programming, with the broad liberal arts foundation of Indiana University.
In your senior year, you’ll complete a hands-on capstone project where you’ll apply skills in modeling, simulation, and systems design to real-world research or solutions for industry partners. This interdisciplinary project gives you the chance to collaborate with peers from different concentrations, gaining valuable experience and creating new knowledge.
The Complete program requirements, including concentration area courses, are listed in the Luddy academic bulletin. To review your specific requirements, check out the bulletin that represents the year you entered IU.
Degree tracks include:
- Bioengineering & Pre-Med Pathway
- Bioengineering blends biology, technology, and engineering to address challenges in medicine and the environment. With an optional pre-med pathway, this concentration prepares you for medical school, research, or graduate programs in biology and related fields.
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Merge computational technology with human and environmental interaction to create smart systems, autonomous vehicles, wearable devices, and IoT.
- Molecular & Nanoscale Engineering
- Combine electrical and materials engineering, and nanoscience to create high-performance devices for energy, healthcare, and micro/nano electronics.
Intelligent Systems Engineering was a great degree for me because it let me meld my curiosity and love for not only computer science, but also computer engineering and artificial intelligence as well.
Evan Weidner B.S. Intelligent Systems Engineering
Start a career at Luddy
$85,493Average starting salary
100%of graduates reported full-time employment or graduate school admissions
Gain the skills needed to succeed in a range of specializations, from building nanoscale medical devices, autonomous cars, and smart homes to designing specialized software and high-performance computer systems.
A few companies that have hired Intelligent Systems Engineering graduates from Luddy:
SpaceX, Mastercard, Salesforce, Microsoft
What are the career possibilities with an Intelligent Systems Engineering major?
Embedded Software Engineer, IT Support Specialist, SCADA Engineer, Project Engineer
Paying for a Luddy education
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The Luddy student experience
Student living
Our Living Learning Center
The Luddy Living Learning Center is a first-year residential community at IU Bloomington where students can connect, explore tech, and take part in exclusive trips and speaker events. It also features a makerspace with high-tech equipment just for Luddy students.
Scholarships and financial aid
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Attending the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is more affordable than you think. With direct-admit scholarships and federal financial aid, you can reduce the cost of earning your B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering at IU.
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Our student led community
You'll find many student organizations in Luddy exploring nearly every corner of information and society, from women in computing to sociotechnical ethics and more. Whatever sparks your curiosity, you'll find others who share it. And if you don't, you can create it.