B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering
This interdisciplinary field integrates engineering, computer science, robotics, and AI to create cyber-physical intelligent systems and solutions for complex, real-world challenges.
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Sharpen your skills around designing and building engineering systems and solutions that can think, adapt, and make intelligent decisions. The B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering at IU Bloomington’s Luddy School prepares you to co-create hardware and software, rooted in AI, machine learning, and engineering science. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing everything from nanoscale systems and autonomous systems to physical AI applications while developing strong collaboration skills.
Create solutions at any scale
From nanoscale engineering and microelectronics to cyber-physical intelligence and large-scale critical infrastructure, you'll build solutions and systems 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, defense research opportunities, and startup 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 AI, 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 cyber-physical intelligent 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:
- Cyber-Physical Systems & AI
- Co-develop systems, devices, algorithms, and models that interact with the physical world to enable a range of physical AI and embedded-system applications.
- Molecular & Nanoscale Engineering
- Combine electrical and materials engineering with nanoscience and nanotechnology to create high-performance devices and systems for energy, healthcare, and micro/nano electronics.
- Microelectronics & Semiconductors
- Design modern electronics by integrating materials science and microscale circuit design to develop compact, high-performance, reliable, and secure components for mission-critical applications.
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.