Future Students
Fast Facts
- Founded in 1962
- 3,000 Undergraduate Students
- 1,100 Graduate Students
- 19,000+ Alumni
- 8 Academic Departments
- 15 Undergraduate Majors
- 10 Graduate Programs
- Most ABET-accredited Majors (12) in UC System
- 211 Faculty
- Research Funding - More than $89 Million in 2008
- Fast Facts Brochure (PDF requires the free Adobe Reader)
Alumni Profile
Elizabeth Van Blarigan
Elizabeth Van Blarigan, an alumna of UC Davis and now in medical school at the University of California-Irvine, is the epitome of success.
Alumni Profile
Shikha Chetal
With her father working as a civil engineer and her mother working as a math teacher, engineering seemed like a natural choice for Shikha Chetal.
The Fabrication Lab is a state-of-the-art, hands-on resource waiting for you, when you become an Aggie engineer.
Engineering Corporate Connections (ECC) forges productive connections between the College of Engineering and its corporate partners to prepare the engineers who will meet the challenges of the future.
Why the College of Engineering?
The College of Engineering integrates teaching, research and service to society to advance the leading edge of engineering knowledge and train the next generation of engineers who will build the future.
Become a UC Davis engineer - make a difference in your life and in your world.
About the College of Engineering
The UC Davis College of Engineering is committed to the idea that great teaching, innovative research and dedicated public service will make life better for everyone.
Register to take a tour of the College.
Undergraduate Studies
All you need to know about the College of Engineering undergraduate majors and programs. Undergraduate Fact Sheet (PDF requires the free Adobe Reader)
Prospective undergraduate engineering students do not apply to the College of Engineering, but to the University of California. In fact, one application allows students to apply to UC Davis and all the other UC campuses.
To apply, learn more about scholarships and find other important information to help prepare for your future at UC Davis:
Apply for Undergraduate Admission Online
Graduate Studies
All you need to know about the College of Engineering graduate programs. Graduate Fact Sheet (PDF requires the free Adobe Reader)
To apply and learn more about UC Davis graduate studies:
Apply for Graduate Admission Online
Gearing Up for Learning, Discovery and Engagement
Tonya Kuhl, associate professor of chemical engineering and materials science, speaks about graduate studies and research in engineering.
Download: Gearing Up Movie (requires the free QuickTime Player.)