Strategic Vision: Building upon a long-standing tradition of public service, UC Davis Engineering has a visionary plan for the future in which innovative research and quality education will make life better for everyone.
Departments: The academic departments offer undergraduate and graduate education in the fundamental engineering of their disciplines while preparing students to creatively address society’s most challenging technological problems. The faculty, who are often national or international leaders in their disciplines, engage students in a research mission that advances the leading edge of engineering knowledge.
The Engineering Academy is a specialized three-year learning program that provides students with a combination of the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in a post-secondary engineering program and career exploration opportunities. All engineering curriculum is project-based with hands-on activities that combine math and science skills with real-world problems. As part of an Academy cohort, students will share common classes with other Academy students and see integrated use of technology within these classes. Cohort students also participate in a year-long mentor program with industry professionals. Though our engineering classes are open electives, our Academy cohort students earn priority into these classes and additional opportunities, as well as earn an Engineering Certificate upon graduation.