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, March 28, 2019

Professor Selected as UA’s SEC Achievement Award Winner

Officials of the Southeastern Conference announced that Dr. Ramana Reddy, ACIPCO Endowed Professor in Metallurgy, is the 2019 SEC Faculty Achievement Award winner for The…
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

ASHRAE honors members during 2019 Annual Conference

ASHRAE recognized the achievements and contributions of members to the HVACR industry during the 2019 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 22-26, in Kansas City, Missouri …Zheng…
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Composting toilets could be the way of the future

Big, black wasplike things living in your toilet may sound more like a horror scene than a sanitation solution … Often they do so because…
Monday, June 24, 2019

Red Light. Green Light.

A team at The University of Alabama is working to modernize traffic lights to become smarter and communicate with vehicles passing through. Changes are needed,…
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Cognitive Neuroscientist to Lead the Alabama Life Research Institute

After a national search, Dr. Sharlene Newman will lead the Alabama Life Research Institute as executive director, charged with providing a coherent vision for collaborative…
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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.