Engineering Programs of Study

The University of Dayton School of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to help prepare you for careers in the fields of chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical engineering and engineering technology.


Undergraduate Programs

At the University of Dayton School of Engineering, our undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET.

Customize your learning and specialize in your chosen field by pursuing a co-major or a concentration. Or complement your major and connect with your passion by pursuing a minor. The choice is up to you.

Majors and Co-Majors

Interested in also earning your master's at UD? All of our engineering bachelor's degrees are eligible for the Bachelor's Plus Master's program.


Student wearing a VR headset and motion-tracking equipment practices a balance exercise while another person stands nearby offering guidance in a biomechanics lab.Engineering Co-Majors Position Students for Multidimensional Careers

The University of Dayton is the first Ohio university to offer co-majors in engineering. And when the UD School of Engineering launched its new co-major programs this summer, faculty expected curiosity. What they didn’t expect was just how quickly that curiosity would turn into excitement—especially among prospective students exploring their options for fall 2026.

Minors

Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

With UD's Bachelor's Plus Master's program, you can earn your bachelor's degree and a master's degree at an accelerated pace — often completing your master's degree within just one year of earning your bachelor's degree.

Current students interested in pursuing available engineering master's degrees through this program should talk with their academic advisor.

Interested in Medical School?

The majority of medical schools require or recommend certain courses.

Required Courses

  • BIO 151: Concepts of Biology I (3 credit hours)
  • BIO 151L: Biological Laboratory Investigations I (1 credit hour)
  • BIO 152: Concepts of Biology II (3 credit hours)
  • BIO 152L: Biological Laboratory Investigations I (1 credit hour)
  • CHM 123 and 123L: General Chemistry I and Lab (4 credit hours)
  • CHM 124 and 124L: General Chemistry II and Lab (4 credit hours)
  • PHY 206: General Physics I (3 credit hours)
  • PHY 207: General Physics II (3 credit hours)
  • PHY 201L: General Physics Laboratory (1 credit hour)
  • CHM 313 and 313L: Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 credit hours)
  • CHM 314 and 314L: Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 credit hours)

Highly Recommended

  • BIO 411: General Microbiology (3 credit hours)
  • BIO 403: Physiology I (3 credit hours)
  • CHM 420: Biochemistry (3 credit hours)


Visit the School of Engineering

Undergraduate Academic Visit

When you schedule an academic visit with the UD School of Engineering, you can learn more about life as a University of Dayton engineering student and all the ways you can create an academic experience that speaks to your interests and goals.
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Explore Engineering Feb. 28 link-arrow link-arrow

Join us for Explore Engineering to learn more about an engineering, science or technology career and what makes a UD degree unique. Participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and facilities. There is an optional campus tour at 11 a.m. and dining venues open for lunch prior to the event. Learn more and register.



Student in the Beam labGraduate Programs

At UD, not only will you receive top-notch classroom education, you'll have opportunities to learn from experts and work in facilities at the University of Dayton Research Institute, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Research Laboratories and several major private industries, including GE Aerospace. And U.S. News & World Report lists the University of Dayton as a Best Engineering Graduate School.

We offer an on-campus experience for each of our programs, plus flexible, online offerings in materials engineering and engineering management. These versatile options are perfect for working professionals who want to lead today while preparing for tomorrow.

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate Certificate Programs


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As the No. 1 Catholic university in the nation for sponsored engineering research and development, the University of Dayton is dedicated to research for the common good. Explore our areas of research and learn more about our faculty.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include 36 unique lab spaces where you can focus on developing real solutions that have a real impact on society. We're also home to a Low Speed Wind Tunnel, a Water Tunnel and a Merlin Flight Simulator, one of only a few in the world.




Learn More About the School of Engineering

Graduate Information and Academic Visit

If you're interested in learning more about our graduate engineering programs or you'd like to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting, complete the request for information form.

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