0/4
College of
Engineering
Top-ranked programs focusing on a purposeful, applied, hands-on, collaborative, industry-relevant engineering and software educational experience.
Upskill with Graduate Studies
Stay ahead of the curve with our practical, industry-relevant graduate programs in engineering, software, and data science.
State-of-
the-Art Facilities
The Frey Science & Engineering Complex consists of nearly 400,000 square feet of modern labs and equipment dedicated to STEM education.
Connections
with Faculty
Our faculty build strong connections with students inside and outside of the classroom. Student development is our #1 priority.
The College of Engineering produces well-rounded, hands-on engineers and savvy technology leaders who have the technical ability and courage to wrap their minds around ideas that can change our world. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees including engineering programs in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, and Engineering Management and Graduate Programs in Software including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering. When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas #26 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering colleges without a doctoral program.
College of Engineering News
-
St. Thomas Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience
As the nation’s electric grid faces aging infrastructure, cybersecurity threats and growing power demands, the University of St. Thomas has expanded its Center for Microgrid Research (CMR) to study how communities, military installations and businesses can keep electricity flowing when the larger grid is strained or disrupted. “If the grid goes down, or something really… The post St. Thomas Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
More Than Microgrids: Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan Gives Students a Space to Flourish
Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan grew up in Lebanon, where power outages were a regular part of his childhood. Today, he's the Bright.Green Director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research, whose systems have enough capacity to power an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 homes. Under Kabalan’s leadership, the center has grown significantly; recently celebrating… The post More Than Microgrids: Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan Gives Students a Space to Flourish appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking
Mindy Nguyen ’28 believes that preparing for a career does not begin with submitting a job application. It begins with making connections, whether those connections are with employers, alumni or other working professionals. Nguyen was among the 952 attending the University of St. Thomas Fall Career Fair, where more than 120 employers across a wide… The post Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
-
Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, has recently published two books on artificial intelligence. The first concerns the ethics and public understanding of AI, and the second focuses on AI-powered robotics in the medical field. Rege co-wrote Ethics and Governance of Artificial… The post Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Featured Stories
Highlighting College of Engineering news and featured stories.
Building Something Special in Minnesota
Welcome to the St. Thomas Engineer Magazine!
"It has been another year of exciting accomplishments and growth for [the College of] Engineering. From innovative student projects and impactful research to the continued growth of our partnerships with industry and community, the stories in this issue highlight the vibrant momentum that defines our school.
Our greatest strength remains the students, faculty and staff who bring our programs to life, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that fuel innovation and collaboration. Together, these elements make for a truly distinctive engineering education, one that prepares our graduates to lead with both skill and purpose."
– Dr. Don Weinkauf, Dean, College of Engineering
Exceptional Students: Tommie Civil
St. Thomas Civil Hosts ASCE Symposium
The American Society of Civil Engineers hosted their student symposium at St. Thomas this last spring. Our civil students had the opportunity to plan and run events, compete in the concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions, and host civil engineers from all over the Midwest.
Exceptional Faculty: Dr. Kundan Nepal
Dr. Kundan Nepal focuses on the future of engineering. Nepal has increased partnerships in a way that touches student innovators, clean-tech entrepreneurs and national research partners through his roles as the director of the St. Thomas Applied and Renewable Technologies (START) Center and head of the New Product Tech Ventures (NPTV) Fellowship Program.
Exceptional Partnerships: Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience
St. Thomas Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience
A $2 million grant from Bright Green Energy supports the Center for Microgrid Research, where students and faculty advance technologies that strengthen the reliability, resilience and sustainability of the electric grid. Through hands-on research and industry partnerships, the center prepares future engineers to advance a secure, carbon-free energy future.
Exceptional Facilities: Blattner Robotics and Automation Lab
Shaping Career Confident Students: Featuring multiple industry-standard robots, the Blattner Robotics Lab provides practical hands-on experience and research opportunities for St. Thomas students in multiple disciplines, preparing them for real-world applications.
Women in Engineering
The College of Engineering is home to a large group of accomplished women. During the beginning months of 2026, we gathered the stories of some of our faculty, students, alumni and other notable women. We are proud of these women for their contributions to research, academia, the College of Engineering, the St. Thomas community, and for consistently working toward The Common Good.