Extraordinary opportunities
College of engineering
Welcome to the College of Engineering, a diverse community of students engaged in learning and research at UMass Dartmouth. We prepare students to become the next generation of successful engineers, scientists, and business leaders who address challenges, improve the well-being of society, work locally, and create new knowledge on a global scale.
We offer eight undergraduate majors and several concentrations, minors, and accelerated BS-MS programs designed to support lifelong learning and professional development for a strong and evolving career. The undergraduate engineering and computer science programs are accredited by ABET, the global standard for program quality in engineering and computer science.
Being a student-athlete sets you up to be a leader and a good community member. It has really helped me to become who I am. The bioengineering program has shaped me as a researcher and a scholar, and athletics has shaped me as a person.”
Maggie McCafferty BS ‘24, MS ‘25
Bioengineering
Captain, Women’s Field Hockey
Three-time LEC All-Academic Team
on the cover:
Erika Caushi BS ‘23, MS ‘24
Electrical engineering
Majors
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Concentrations
Advanced Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Physics
Cybersecurity
Energy
Environmental Resources Engineering
Game Design
Software Engineering
Accelerated BS-MS
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Minors
Artificial Intelligence
Bioengineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Game Design
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mobile Applications Development
Physics
Tyree Brooks ‘25
Computer Science
Internship at Wayfair
National Society of Black Engineers
Be an engineer from day one
You will start cultivating an engineering mindset from day one. In your first-year introductory coursework, you’ll be immersed in your major, do hands-on work, and start thinking like an engineer.
Get the support you need to succeed
You’ll face new challenges, but you won’t have to do it alone. First year students receive advising from professional academic advisors to set them on a path for success. Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3) offers assistance throughout your academic journey, and the STEM Learning Lab offers tutoring and study groups (and dog therapy!)
Yislayn Ramirez ‘24, Mechanical Engineering, with Gracie the Lab-Lab and therapy dog.
on the left:
Ana Doblas, Assistant Professor
Electrical
& Computer Engineering
Clivens Joseph BS ‘24, MS ‘25
Electrical Engineering
Our signature program: The capstone project
Your education culminates in a yearlong capstone project. The capstone is the College of Engineering’s signature program where teams of students take on real-world challenges on behalf of an industry client or government sponsor.
Contribute to cutting-edge research
In the College of Engineering, you’ll have access to opportunities afforded by a national research university with the personalized attention of a small school. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, you will have unique opportunities to participate in advanced research and cutting-edge technologies to develop new knowledge. This will enrich your educational experience and open doors to permanent employment and graduate studies upon graduation.
Mechanical engineering capstone students built an off-road vehicle for an international competition in Gorman, CA.
My internship was a very hands-on experience; I spent about 80% of my time in the field. It was also a great networking opportunity. The engineers on my team have been great mentors as I get ready to begin my career.”
John Lucas Guimaraes ‘23
Civil Engineering Internship with MassDOT
Jump start your career with internships
Internships offer an opportunity to explore careers, get hands-on experience in industry or research, and connect with future employers. Increase your job prospects while earning academic credit. Our students have interned at:
• Amazon Web Services
• Bose Corporation
• Biomedical Research Institute
• Dell EMC
• General Dynamics
• Harvard Center for Astrophysics
• Hewlett-Packard
• Huntington Ingalls Industries
• Johnson & Johnson
Find your
• Lockheed Martin
• MassDOT
• Mathworks
• MEDITECH
• NASA
• Naval Undersea Warfare Center
• Pratt & Whitney
• Titleist
• Wayfair
community, and become
a leader
UMassD is home to a diverse community of engineers. The College of Engineering provides an array of opportunities for you to connect with people from all over the U.S. and the world who share your interests and your passions. Getting involved on campus will help you build a professional network that can follow you throughout your career. As an engineering student, you can join:
• 18 discipline-specific professional organizations
• 150+ student clubs on campus
• The Engineering Ambassadors Network
• The Society of Women Engineers
• The National Society of Black Engineers
• Out in STEM
Join the Honors College
The Honors College provides highly-motivated students an educational experience in a vibrant learning environment. First-year seminars, small group discussions, collaborative projects, and enrichment activities prepare you to thrive throughout your career. With advantages such as smaller classes, a living and learning community, research with faculty, and field trips and activities, the Honors College helps you achieve your fullest potential as a future leader in your field.
I would recommend studying abroad to any college student. Studying language processing, deep learning, and cybersecurity from another country’s point of view was fascinating.”
McCord Murray BS ‘24, MS ‘25
Data Science
Studied abroad in Iceland
Internships at Columbia University and University of Chicago
Physics major, Zachary Pereira ‘25 , in the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory located on campus.
900 undergraduate students in Engineering approximately
62 full-time faculty members
undergraduate student-faculty ratio to support teaching and research
$4M+ in endowed scholarships
$77,019 average entry-level salary