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Engineering That Matters

Being an engineer is all about making a difference! We are the dreamers, inventors, innovators, researchers and problem solvers. Your engineering degree opens up a world of possibilities — and engineering is consistently one of the highest-paying and in-demand professions. 

Discover your passion while gaining practical experience. Go on an Ethos immersion, engineering study abroad, complete a co-op or internship or explore our endless research opportunities. 

Explore just how affordable a UD education can be. It's no wonder UD is ranked a "Best Value College" and "Colleges that Create Futures" by The Princeton Review.

Fast Facts

# 1

in the nation for materials engineering research & development

Small class size

Average engineering class is less than 20 students and a 11:1 student-faculty ratio

Why Engineering & Why UD?

Why Bridget chose the UD School of Engineering

Engineering Opportunity in Community

Bridget Gerber’s UD tour was “just one stop” on her college search. But that stop led her to pre-college programs on campus and hands-on experience, research and an internship, all before her sophomore year.

Learn more about Bridget's story
Caleb's entrepreneurial success story

Electric Power on the Water

Caleb Dunn, an electrical engineering student and UDRI intern, is the inventor of an electric powertrain for sport boats, the founder and CEO of a company to produce them and a 3rd-place winner of the UD Flyer Pitch, an entrepreneurial competition.

Learn more about Caleb's story
Christian's Ethos experience was the differentiator in landing a job

A Life-Changing Engineering Experience

Christian Fowlkes traveled to Guatemala (twice!) on an Ethos international breakout. The second trip was to finish the work they started for a local school. Not only did it forever impact his life, but it also landed him a job with Ford.

Learn more about Christian's story
Find Your Home in Engineering
Diversity in Engineering Center

The Diversity in Engineering Center connects engineering students, faculty, staff, industry and community partners with opportunities for academic success, professional networking and inclusive communities. Upholding the dignity of every person, our programs are designed to engage historically untapped communities within the School of Engineering. Home of the Women Engineering Program, Multi-Ethnic Engineers Program and International Engineering Student Engagement.
Engineering Student Clubs and Organizations

Student clubs and organizations are a great way to connect with like-minded students, build essential career skills and even participate in competitions or networking events. You'll learn about yourself, your passion and your strengths, enhance your "people skills," build leadership skills and have fun in the process.

Signature Programs

The Ethos Center

A transformational service-learning opportunity. Ethos students apply practical engineering skills for humanitarian purposes. Our students learn about the world, different cultures and re-discover themselves in the process.

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Engineering Co-ops and Internships

Take your engineering experience to the next level through co-ops and internships. Earn a paycheck while gaining relevant work experience to gain that competitive edge.

Explore Engineering Co-ops and Internships

The Innovation Center

The Innovation Center is home to engineering design, entrepreneurial learning and creativity. We connect industrial, entrepreneurial and community clients with real-world challenges to student teams who are ready to find solutions.

Explore the Innovation Center
Dayton Engineer Blog
Engineering 05.02.24
University of Dayton Students Light up Fourth Graders’ Interest in Engineering

University of Dayton engineering students worked on a project for Stingley Elementary School to reduce cafeteria noise, offering hands-on learning and sparking excitement about college and engineering among fourth graders.

Engineering 04.30.24
Advocating for Hispanics in STEM

Josie Alvarez, mechanical engineering technology student and current president of the UD chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), recently represented SHPE at meetings with government representatives in Congress.

Engineering 04.29.24
Ethos Alumna Comes Back to Share Story with Current Students

Dr. Chris Vehar Jutte ‘02, now a contractor with NASA, recently came back to her alma mater this spring to discuss engineering as a vocation for the common good. During her discussion with current students, she shared her own vocational journey, which included being part of a group of students who started what is now the Ethos Center. 

View more news in our Dayton Engineer Blog
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The best way to understand our passion, innovation and community is to experience it for yourself. Join us for a visit with our engineering faculty and students that includes an academic appointment and a personalized tour of our spaces.

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School of Engineering

Kettering Laboratories, Room 565
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0254
937-229-2736
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ABET accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for engineering undergraduate programs worldwide