The College of Engineering is driving innovation for tomorrow’s world.

Undergraduate Programs

The foundation of the College of Engineering is 10 nationally-accredited undergraduate degree programs, an option of study and a concentration designed for developing interests.

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Learning Opportunities

Engineers and computer scientists will drive the innovation in tomorrow’s world. Students can explore how to prepare for creative endeavors, entrepreneurship, service and research.

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Graduate Studies and Research

The College is committed to providing leading edge research, education opportunities and professional development to graduate students, who are key to solving tomorrow's problems.

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Getting Started

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See it first hand!

With an engineering student Ambassador as your guide, you’ll not only discover the rich history of our College but also experience the many opportunities that the College of Engineering offers.

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Want to know more about scholarships?

The UA College of Engineering offers scholarship packages in addition to those offered through UA? Learn more about other financial aid opportunities.

Engineering Scholarships

Recent News

Friday, June 22, 2018

UA assistant professor organizes NSF visioning workshop

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — A University of Alabama engineering professor was awarded a grant to organize a National Science Foundation visioning workshop this spring. Dr. Jacob…
Sunday, August 12, 2018

Look! No Hands! Would you use a self-driving car?

Would you ride in a car if it had no driver other than the car itself? And would that make our roads any safer? As…
Saturday, August 11, 2018

Alabama’s lagging infrastructure could hurt economic development efforts

In economic development, companies consider three key elements as they look to locate or expand in an area. When it comes to business climate and…
Friday, August 10, 2018

Lone Peak Graduate Hired to Start Sustainability Program in Big Sky

Sayler Tatom cares about Big Sky, which means she cares about snow, plants and the environment. Originally from Dallas, Tatom moved to Big Sky at…
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Take a look inside UA’s newest multi-million dollar building renovations

With the fall semester fast-approaching, the University of Alabama is putting the finishing touches on a few multi-million dollar construction projects in the heart of campus.

Upcoming Events

  • Thursday, October 4, 2018

    Technical and Engineering Career Fair

    Join us for the Technical and Engineering Career Fair Oct. 4 in Coleman Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Employers and students can interact and discuss full-time jo…
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Academic Departments

Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Undertakes an integral role in educating students, conducting innovative and exciting scientific research, and improving Alabama’s economic development.

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Provides students with real-world experience through laboratory classes, hands-on operation of pilot scale equipment, and research projects.

Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Students work with the latest materials and technologies to design buildings, develop transportation networks, and enhance environmental systems.

Computer Science

Students not only design, implement, test and maintain individual software applications, but also develop and manage larger systems that integrate a wide range of components.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Graduates have career opportunities in a number of industries, such as computing, telecommunications, manufacturing, utilities, automotive, and military.

Mechanical Engineering

Encompasses the design, analysis, testing and manufacture of products used in every facet of modern society. Mechanical engineers design components, machines, systems and processes.

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Virtually every component of any engineered structure is limited by the properties of the materials, which permits our graduates into many exciting fields.