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Villanova’s College of Engineering is a hub of innovation and academic achievement. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, the College provides engineers with a hands-on education that prepares them for a future in any field.
Through partnerships with industry leaders, Villanova Engineering offers opportunities that enhance both learning and career readiness. Our faculty members bring a wealth of expertise and passion, mentoring students to become not only skilled engineers but also ethical and responsible global citizens.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Villanova Engineering is dedicated to developing solutions for some of the most pressing issues facing society today—inspired by our Augustinian Catholic values of Veritas, Unitas, Caritas. Whether through groundbreaking research or community-driven projects, we are shaping the future of engineering, one student at a time.
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ENGINEERING AT A GLANCE
98.2%
SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE
90%
WHO WANT AN INTERNSHIP HAVE AT LEAST ONE
483
GRADUATE STUDENTS
88%
OF MASTER'S STUDENTS GRADUATE WITHIN 3 YEARS
35%
FEMALE ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATES
93.3%
FRESHMAN-TO-SOPHOMORE RETENTION RATE
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ENGINEERING NEWS
The event, which took place ahead of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship Game, featured student researchers from all 11 conference institutions showcasing their work across a wide range of disciplines.
For 20 years, under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Jones, VESTED has connected under-resourced communities with opportunities in the field of engineering.
Pulickel M. Ajayan, PhD, of Rice University, Delivers 2025 Jones Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Ajayan, a leading expert in nanotechnology, engaged attendees with his address, “The Evolution of Nano-Engineered Materials.”
Villanova Engineering Professor Awarded Patent for Isothermal Compression System Design
Villanova University’s Sylvie Lorente, PhD, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and the William M. Brown ’84, ’87 Endowed Chair in Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, has been awarded a patent for the design of an isothermal compression system that compresses and expands air without significant temperature changes.