Welcome to the College of Engineering
The UC Davis College of Engineering connects people and technology to solve the world’s most pressing problems, design a better tomorrow and make a positive difference in the world.
Our highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs prepare the next generation of engineers to be agile leaders empowered to better society and the planet. With 13 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate programs, our students impact a wide-ranging field of areas in energy, aerospace, transportation, computer science, medicine and more.
Explore the College of Engineering
Meet Aggie Engineers
Engineering, Athletics and a Commitment to Saving Lives
A fourth-year mechanical and aerospace engineering student and member of the UC Davis women’s water polo team, Lillie Vehling exemplifies the Aggie spirit through her academic achievements, athletic dedication and commitment to water safety. She is this month’s guest on Face to Face with Chancellor May.
UC Davis Engineering Student Wins International Prize for AI-Powered Harvest Technology
Inspired by the farming communities where he grew up, electrical and computer engineering undergraduate Luis Blas developed an AI-powered platform that assesses crop quality in real time.
Blog: Hitting the Road for a Summer Internship in Transportation Engineering
Civil engineering student Audrey Quilala rolls into her sophomore year with new skills, invaluable connections and a better idea of where her engineering journey could lead after an internship of hands-on projects and eye-opening site visits with the Sacramento County Department of Transportation.
Fueled by the Fun of Engineering and Water Polo
Electrical engineering major and men’s water polo captain Tim Kerr finds energy in pursuing both of his passions, bringing curiosity, perseverance and a sense of fun to the lab, the pool and whatever comes next.
Blog: Step Into the Unknown, Take the Out-of-State Internship
What happens when a Davis-based chemical engineering student trades nanoscale research for manufacturing facilities in Iowa? Roanna Pham spent her summer learning predictive maintenance, building a machine-learning tool and embracing the unexpected.
$1 Million Fellowship in Coffee Science Established at UC Davis
A $1 million endowment from the Specialty Coffee Association will provide lasting support for graduate student researchers at the UC Davis Coffee Center and help prepare future leaders in coffee science.
Getting Involved as an Aggie Engineer
Next Level Strategic Vision
Taking our college to the next level means amplifying our strengths to become outstanding leaders in the engineering challenges we address, the education we provide and the community we create.