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

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Researchers Quicken Drug Discovery Method via Zombie-Like Cells

Researchers are using zombie-like cells that behave normally on the outside, but are filled with magnetic particles inside, to screen potential drugs from natural products.
Friday, October 11, 2019

UA Aerospace Professor Wins 2019 ASC Outstanding Research Award

A University of Alabama engineering professor was recently recognized for his outstanding research. Dr. Samit Roy, William D. Jordan Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics,…
Thursday, October 10, 2019

UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama

A group of University of Alabama students will soon visit and spend time with some homeowners to better understand how they find out when severe…
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama

Students at The University of Alabama will observe nearby volunteer households to record how people react to severe weather events as part of research across…
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Scientists may now be able to predict forest die-off up to 19 months in advance

Within months, millions of trees had been lost statewide—a massive die-off whose seemingly abrupt onset left researchers like Mukesh Kumar shaken. “It really caught our eye,” recalls the University…
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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.