Become an engineer!

Engineering degree programs

The College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nine different engineering disciplines.

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Interdisciplinary minors

Complement your major with industry-oriented skills by adding a minor.

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Bachelor's degrees

Our engineering majors offer broad-based education in nine engineering disciplines.

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Graduate degrees

Research and industry-oriented master's and Ph.D. programs offer more specialized skills.

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Introducing kids to engineering

We offer a range of K-12 programs that make engineering accessible to Nevada's youth.

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Training Nevada's high-tech workforce

College of Engineering graduates are some of the brightest students in Nevada, and they're ready to work for you.

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Conducting cutting-edge research

We are committed to research and innovation that addresses local and national needs and improves the economy.

 

Engineering news

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Protein engineering research backed by $2 million NIH grant

Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh’s work could lead to new therapies

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NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture

Assistant Professor Parikshit Maini explores how drones and ground robots can work together

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Nevada Engineering team earns spot in DARPA Challenge

Student-built drone will compete in national heavy-lift aviation competition in August

The William N. Pennington Engineering Building

Opened in 2020, the William Pennington Engineering Building facilitates innovation in all five College of Engineering departments.

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Are you ready to make a world of difference?

Join the College of Engineering students, faculty and alumni who are developing the ideas, techniques and technologies that change the world.