Prospective Undergraduate Students

Your Engineering Journey Starts at UC Davis

Our engineering education is designed to inspire from day one. Aggie Engineers dive into hands-on learning, tackle real-world challenges and discover how to make a difference for people and the planet. We are a collaborative, inclusive community that believes the best solutions come from working together.
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Majors & Minors

Explore 13 dynamic majors each designed to equip you with the skills, experience and vision to solve complex challenges and shape the future.

πŸš€ Aerospace Science and Engineering
🧬 Biochemical Engineering
πŸ“ Biological Systems Engineering
🧠 Biomedical Engineering

πŸ§ͺ Chemical Engineering
πŸ—οΈ Civil Engineering
❇️ Computer Engineering
πŸ€– Computer Science
πŸ–₯️ Computer Science and Engineering

⚑ Electrical Engineering
🌱 Environmental Engineering
πŸ”¬ Materials Science and Engineering
βš™οΈ Mechanical Engineering

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Student Life

At UC Davis, engineering students learn far beyond the classroom. Aggie Engineers engage in hands-on design, research, entrepreneurship and leadership while building lasting relationships with peers, faculty and industry partners.
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Hands-On Engineering

Every Aggie Engineer’s path is unique β€” but all are shaped by doing, building, exploring and connecting. From the first year onward, students design, build, test and collaborate in real-world environments that strengthen skills, confidence, and identity as engineers.
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Engineering Alumni

Aggie Engineers are next level. Their impact and leadership span industries and generations. Our alumni are launching startups, advancing sustainable technologies, leading global companies and reimagining what engineering can do for society and the planet.
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Ready to be an Aggie Engineer?

Head to MyAdmissions to check your admission status and find your next steps. Submit your Statement of Intent to Register, or SIR, by May 1 for first-year students and June 1 for transfer students. Begin your official UC Davis journey!

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