What sets us apart? The College of Engineering has established a proud heritage and a distinctive record of accomplishments in engineering education and research. As evidenced by its strong ranking, its reputation has grown significantly in recent years.

Academic Programs

Five engineering disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, are offered at the undergraduate level, with the opportunity for students to graduate with a Master Degree in five years, as part of the Bachelors/Masters Program. The College offers Master Degrees in seven distinctive areas. Students in the College of Engineering also have the option of pursuing a dual degree with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or the Villanova School of Business, this option typically extends the required coursework to a five or six year program.

Research

Opportunities for research are also available for interested students, through three interdisciplinary research centers, the Center for Advanced Communication, Center for Non-linear Dynamics and Controls and the Villanova Center for the Environment.

Facilities

The premier facility for the College, the Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER), dedicated in 1998, houses state-of-the-art instructional and research labs. Additional engineering related facilities can be found in White Hall (Chemical); John Barry Hall (Civil), and Tolentine Hall (Electrical and Computer) and the new Structural Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory. Computer labs, dedicated specifically for engineering students, can be found in each of these areas. The College of Engineering initiated a laptop program for its incoming class of 2003, and provides a wireless environment to complement the program.

Service Learning

The College of Engineering has determined that Service Learning is a critical aspect of the academic and personal growth of its students. Service Learning student participants are actively engaged in projects coordinated within an educational institution or community service program. The Service Learning students provide direct support as mentors for younger students and they also serve local and international communities.