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School of Engineering
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.
# 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?
Signature Programs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Come and see what we're all about
Visit Us
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.
ABET Accredited
ABET accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for engineering undergraduate programs worldwide