17 Engineering Majors to Start You on Your Path
Earn a bachelor of science in engineering, and get ready to help solve the world’s greatest challenges. Roll up your sleeves and work alongside some of the University of Arizona’s brightest students, most recognized researchers and expert industry partners all with the same goal: Help people live better lives.
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Aerospace Engineering
Solve problems in flight and space exploration
Architectural Engineering
Design and construct efficient buildings
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Biomedical Engineering
Improve medical diagnostics, treatment and therapy
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Biosystems Engineering
Manage energy, soil and water resources
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Chemical Engineering
Change raw materials into valuable products that can be manufactured sustainably
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Civil Engineering
Build sustainable, resilient cities and infrastructures
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Computer Science and Engineering
Create future computing technologies and shape tomorrow’s interconnected world
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advance power systems, cybersecurity, self-driving cars, wireless technology and biomedical devices
Engineering Management
Prepare to run a business or launch your own high-tech firm
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Environmental Engineering
Help ensure the purity of the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat
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Industrial Engineering
Make products and services better, safer, easier to use, less expensive and more efficient
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Materials Science and Engineering
Create devices for solar energy, information technology and medicine
Mechanical Engineering
Design automobile parts, biomedical systems, robots and machine tools
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Mining Engineering
Gain expertise in mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resource development and mineral processing
Optical Sciences and Engineering
Design optics technology for next generation telescopes, medical devices, quantum internet, lithography and space systems
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Software Engineering
Develop the technological infrastructure for our increasingly connected world
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Systems Engineering
Manage complex space, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare and environmental systems over their life cycles
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Undecided?
There's plenty of time to decide which major is right for you. Most engineering students spend their first year at the University of Arizona with no major selected – immersed in interdisciplinary design classes and taking required courses.
Visit the department websites to learn more about engineering disciplines.
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For more information on UA College of Engineering programs, please call 520.621.6032, or email engr-admissions@arizona.edu
“I learned about the space industry, adapting engineering techniques for space applications, and was able to develop several skills that I can use for any project, both on Earth and in space.”
Nicolas Gross, BS 2023 & MS 2024, mechanical engineering; graduate researcher; SpaceTREx Laboratory
“Rescue is why I wanted to go into mining engineering. In the big industries that keep our country running, it's important for the people who supply the things we need every day to go home safe.”
Carter Brown, 2024 mining engineering senior; president, Student Mine Rescue Team
“I chose to be a biosystems engineer because we work toward solutions for problems presented by climate change. I hope this inspires the students on the capstone team to find work in a sustainable field that not only benefits the planet, but also allows them to thrive in what they enjoy doing.
Lia Crocker, BS 2020 & MS 2021, biosystems engineering; research specialist, Biosphere 2
“Growing up on the Navajo Nation reservation without running water or electricity, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of accessing basic necessities. This experience instilled in me a profound sense of purpose to address such critical issues.”
Trisha Jean Lane, 2024 environmental engineering senior; Mo’s Policy Scholar
“I like it. I get to do some of the technical stuff but still get to be client-facing. It’s hard to go into engineering. It’s nice to go, ‘Hey, I grew up where you grew up. It's possible.’”
Alejandro Quijada, BS 2023, mechanical engineering; IBM solutions engineer and SHPE mentorEngage in Engineering!
Experience the challenges professionals face every day turning ideas into reality and bringing positive change to the world.
- Start out with hands-on courses.
- Choose from among 50 student clubs and organizations.
- Do interdisciplinary research with renowned faculty.
- Expand your options in entrepreneurship programs.
- Study abroad for a global perspective.
- Enjoy residence life and leadership community perks.
- Get an edge in the job market with internships.
- Be an Engineering Ambassador, and inspire future engineers.
- Join a community of scholars at the W.A. Franke Honors College
- Do community and industry projects in the Craig M. Berge Engineering Design Program.
We are 100-percent committed to your academic success.
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Good Return on Investment
Requirements for admission to the UA College of Engineering vary depending on whether you are an incoming first-year students, international student, transfer student or current UA student.
An education at the University of Arizona is ranked by Bloomberg BusinessWeek as the best return on investment in the state.
Financial aid is available, and the University and College of Engineering offer a number of scholarships to help offset tuition and fees.
Discover all of the places that a UA engineering degree can take you.
We Are There for You, Every Step of the Way
Engineering is not an easy major. Yet, the UA College of Engineering has a 90-percent first-year retention rate, far higher than the national average. We pair some of our best instructors with first-year students; provide hands-on, interactive learning; and offer a number of advising, tutoring and mentoring services.
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520.621.6032
engr-advising@arizona.edu