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Making the World a Better Place

Join Us April 12 For UVA Engineering Open House

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Join us April 12 to discover how you can help make the world a better place as a UVA Engineer!

At our annual Open House, you’ll talk to our amazing students, engage with world-renowned faculty, meet our trailblazing Dean, get an inside look at undergraduate research projects, and experience our vibrant, collaborative culture first-hand.

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The UVA Engineering Experience

We are creating knowledge, technologies, and leaders for an advanced society. Explore how we are changing the world for the better.

  • Our Students: Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow

    There has never been a better time to be an engineer, and especially an engineer who is part of the University of Virginia community. 
    Professor Esther Tian speaks to a student in Engineering Foundations

  • Our Research: Discoveries that Benefit Society

    Our researchers are passionate about collaborating across disciplines to engineer a future where we're all healthier, smarter, and thriving on a livable, evolving planet. Where do your passions lead you?
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  • Our Faculty: World-Renowned and Emerging Experts

    Our faculty are not content to follow well-worn engineering paths. Instead, they are driven to pursue innovations in teaching, research that addresses truly complex challenges, and worldwide leadership roles in their fields. 
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Are you ready to change the world?

UVA Engineers seize opportunities to benefit humanity through bold research and world-class education.

Our Research

From developing novel treatments for deadly diseases to securing our interconnected world, we know that creating a better future will require the talents, ideas and ingenuity of excellent researchers. Where will you make your mark?
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Our Degree Programs

UVA Engineers are in demand because they're creative and have mastered their discipline. And they've gained the problem-solving skills and research experiences to become leaders in their fields. We're curious. What will you study?
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Explore UVA Engineering

Dean Jennifer L. West
Jennifer L. West Dean of Engineering Meet Dean West
Jennifer L. West, UVA Engineering's 14th Dean, has a formidable record of accomplishments as a transformational researcher, award-winning teacher and mentor, inventor, and entrepreneur. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Inventors, with 19 patents that have been licensed to eight different companies. Her priorities as Dean of Engineering at UVA include building upon the school’s research trajectory, increasing experiential learning opportunities for students and ensuring a clear pathway to entrepreneurship for faculty and students.
Our Leadership UVA Engineering's Mission, Vision and Core Values
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Center for Diversity in Engineering
The Center for Diversity in Engineering is a student space dedicated to advocating for underrepresented groups in STEM—racial minorities, female, first-generation and low-income, and LGBTQ+ identifying students. The Center exists to connect students with the academic, financial, health, and community resources they need to thrive both at UVA and in the world.
Diversity, Equity and Engagement UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Autonomous car Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team at Rotunda Inside the Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team
At UVA Engineering, we believe that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. Opportunities for experiential learning, including hands-on research projects, provide valuable real-world insights and connections that give our engineers a great foundation for the future.
Undergraduate Research Cavalier Autonomous Racing About the Policy Internship Program
Dean Jennifer West with students at Greenberry's Cafe
Explore our Student Services
UVA Engineering is committed to caring for members of its community. Students in the School of Engineering have access to an expansive student support team, including an embedded UVA assistant dean of students, counselors from UVA's Counseling and Psychological Services team, and a counselor from UVA's Student Disability Access Center. UVA Engineering leadership and faculty regularly interact with students in the classroom, at social events, and in informal spaces along Engineer’s Way.
Center for Engineering Career Development
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University of Virginia Homepage
UVA Engineering is a highly ranked engineering school within the top-ranked University of Virginia, offering vibrant and diverse opportunities for faculty and students alike. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, UVA Engineering benefits from the city’s mix of small-town, family-friendly charm and more metropolitan dining and entertainment options. Charlottesville has been consistently ranked one of the top U.S. college towns and most livable cities and is located is close proximity to the Richmond, Virginia and Washington DC metro areas.
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