By the Numbers
The College of Engineering is making a substantial impact in the areas of engineering education and research. Here is a glimpse at notable data points for the College.
5,484
students currently enrolled
11
research centers
$100
million in new
research awards
55+
student organizations
and competition teams
95%
students employed or
enrolled in graduate school
News
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Innovators from 9 U.S. States, 4 Countries Win Phase 1 of NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge
LunaRecycle, a NASA Centennial Challenge, launched in September 2024 to crowdsource solutions for recycling non-metabolic materials on space exploration missions. The competition focuses on the design, development and demonstration of...
Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
Chemical Engineering Students Earn Top Honors at Regional AIChE Conference
The University of Alabama’s student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers earned notable honors at the Southern Regional AIChE Conference in Tampa, Florida. The conference brings together chemical...
Szilvási Selected as OpenEye Cadence Outstanding Junior Faculty Award Recipient
Dr. Tibor Szilvási, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been selected as one of four ACS COMP OpenEye Cadence Molecular Sciences Outstanding Junior Faculty Award...
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UA Society of Women Engineers Hosts Record-breaking STEM Event for Youth
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Society of Women Engineers at The University of Alabama recently hosted its largest annual youth outreach event, WOW! That’s Engineering!, welcoming more than 140 third- through...
Fulbright Recipient Jonathan Clayton Furthers Research for Water Quality in Hungary
Jonathan Clayton, a third-year doctoral student studying environmental engineering at The University of Alabama, was selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright scholar, which is one of the most prestigious academic exchange...
UA Researchers Receive Nearly $2 Million for First Responder Safety Project
A group of University of Alabama researchers recently received nearly $2 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for their research in interventions that could reduce the risk of traumatic injuries among tow truck operators.
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Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA
May is National Inventors’ Month. To celebrate, we took a moment to applaud innovation at The University of Alabama, which is designated one of the Top 100 U.S. Universities in 2024 by...
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Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
Alabama Astrobotics Team Digs into Success at NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge
The Alabama Astrobotics Team recently returned from NASA’s 2025 Lunabotics Challenge with national recognition for its innovative approach to lunar robotics and systems engineering. Hosted annually at NASA’s Kennedy Space...
UA Astrobotics Finishes Strong in Lunar Robotics Competition
With less than a week before the final event of the 2025 NASA Lunabotics Challenge, members of The University of Alabama Astrobotics team were working in shifts to fine-tune their...
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Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
6 College of Engineering Students Awarded Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarships and Fellowships
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium has awarded four undergraduate scholarships and two graduate fellowships to students in The University of Alabama College of Engineering. The four undergraduate recipients are Rianna...
Research in Orbit: UA to Partner with Air Force Research Labs on Satellite Fuel
In a recently awarded project, the Alabama Materials Institute at The University of Alabama will aid the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing technology related to a new satellite propellant. The $6 million ASCENT propellant project will see the University working with federal laboratories and industry partners to fully develop this new technology.
Fulbright Recipient Jonathan Clayton Furthers Research for Water Quality in Hungary
Jonathan Clayton, a third-year doctoral student studying environmental engineering at The University of Alabama, was selected as a 2024-2025 Fulbright scholar, which is one of the most prestigious academic exchange...
Igniting Innovation: 5 Inventions that Started at UA
May is National Inventors’ Month. To celebrate, we took a moment to applaud innovation at The University of Alabama, which is designated one of the Top 100 U.S. Universities in 2024 by...
Our Departments
Engineering features a wide variety of nationally-accredited programs, affording students the flexibility to shape their academic goals to suit developing interests.
4,732
Engineering Undergraduates
684
Engineering Graduates
500
National Merit Finalists
2,069
Honors College Students
3,086
on Merit-Based Scholarships
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From students to faculty and staff members, we are committed to recruiting top-tier talent to join the College of Engineering community. Visit the links below to learn more about available academic and job opportunities.
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