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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

VILLANOVA UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

We don't just educate engineers. We deliver a rigorous education that prepares students to make meaningful change in the world. With a core liberal arts curriculum guided by the Augustinian values of truth, unity and love, Villanova Engineers are socially grounded, conscientious thinkers and doers who are inspired to solve problems, think creatively, work collaboratively and innovate in every field. 

 

Caesar Nunez, Electrical Engineering

“The opportunities here are amazing. I’ve met a lot of professionals and leaders in the industry.”

— Caesar Nunez, Electrical Engineering

Sarah Aaron, parent of a Computer Engineering student

"My son has had amazing experiences outside of the classroom and Nova’s resources have helped him secure awesome internship/coop opportunities."

— Sarah Aaron, parent of a Computer Engineering student

Lauren Garofalo, Mechanical Engineering

“Getting involved in research has been equally as important to my education as my coursework. True understanding comes from application.”

Lauren Garofalo, Mechanical Engineering

 

 

THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE

AMBITION WITH A SENSE OF MISSION

Villanova Engineering Service Learning provides students with the opportunity to experience a culture distinctly different than their own, put their education into practice and feel the satisfaction of working alongside and serving others. Service to others is embedded in Villanova’s culture and is reflected in the hundreds of students who pursue these life-changing experiences. The College works with community partners in Nicaragua, Ghana, Panama, Madagascar, Cambodia and more. MORE...

Career Readiness

Career Compass is a one-of-a-kind professional development program for engineers that stimulates and develops broad-based innovation, leadership and management skills throughout the undergraduate experience. During their sophomore year, students are paired with alumni mentors to help provide direction and feedback for paving their career paths. The College of Engineering is also home to one of the nation’s only required professional development programs for doctoral students. MORE...

REAL-WORLD PROJECTS

Students gain hands-on experience working on a variety of projects each year. Many are involved with industry-sponsored projects in the College’s Multidisciplinary Design Lab. Each summer, self-directed teams of students pursue innovative solutions to unmet societal and technological needs through the INNOVATE: The L3Harris Summer Program. Graduate students partner with industry through the sustainable RISE Forum and the Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems. MORE...

ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Innovative and entrepreneurially minded thinking is integrated throughout the curriculum to help students to make connections between engineering and other disciplines and understand how they can create value for employers. The College also offers an undergraduate minor and graduate certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship, both of which challenge students to further develop their problem-solving and creative thinking skills while applying engineering principles. MORE...

STUDY ABROAD

Flexibility in the curriculum allows for (and encourages) study abroad. The College of Engineering provides students with opportunities to become global citizens, contributing to the betterment of communities around the world, broadening their perspective and appreciation for cultural diversity, and ultimately differentiating them in the job market. Programs of study are available in Ireland, Australia, Italy and more! MORE...