About the UA College of Engineering

The College of Engineering was founded when the University of Arizona opened its doors in 1885. Mining was the bedrock of Arizona’s economy at that time, and educating mining engineers was a top priority – indeed, it still is.

As the state’s economy grew and diversified, the College of Engineering continued to play a pivotal role in providing the research and engineering expertise necessary for that growth.

In today’s competitive environment, graduates of the college are the entrepreneurs developing high-tech companies that are creating jobs and improving our quality of life.

An engineering education will provide the research to build new industries and the knowledge for those who run them.

We’re located in Tucson, Arizona, in the beautiful Arizona-Sonora Desert.

The UA College of Engineering has 10 academic departments and offers 13 undergraduate degrees, including joint programs with other colleges. The college received more than $30 million in research awards in 2010.

Fast Facts
University of Arizona College of Engineering

Faculty
115 tenure track faculty
13 Members of the National Academy of Engineering (since 1968)
4 University Distinguished Professors
3 UA Regents’ Professors

Students (Fall 2011)
2,316    Undergraduate students
583     Graduate students
2,899    Total UA engineering students

Student Clubs
35+

Degrees Awarded (AY 2011-12)
436     BS degrees
122     MS and MENG degrees
48       PhDs
606     Total engineering degrees awarded

Undergraduate Diversity (Fall 2011)
21.2%    Female
33.6%     Minority

Research Awards (FY 2010)
$30 million

Research Expenditures (FY 2010)
$25 million

Here's a view of our beautiful campus, with the Catalina Mountains as a backdrop. Check out this webcam to see how the weather looks today (hint: it's probably warm and sunny).