The University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is committed to the development of 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 accredited undergraduate and graduate programs and when it comes to academic excellence, the St. Thomas School of Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 50 undergraduate engineering schools in the country by US News and World Report.
Your St. Thomas engineering journey will consist of highlights including:
Practical hands-on, experiential learning collaborating with amazing faculty members. We pride ourselves in having classes taught 100% by faculty, who bring technical expertise and real-world experience into the classroom.
Countless opportunities for research, networking, and job placement. St. Thomas has deep connections within the engineering community. Become part of a powerful network comprised of over 2,000 alumni.
Integration of academic learning experiences with valuable work experience to create solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners.
Working in top-notch student-focused facilities, labs, and centers in such areas as energy, robotics, sustainability, and more.
Cutting edge graduate programs, including master's, certificates, and fast-paced micro-credentials, where you can learn a new skill or keep pace with emerging technologies, all built for working professionals.
A Liberal Arts education adds a special dimension and perspective to an engineer's rigorous problem-solving skills. It takes more than just theory to transform an idea into a useful technology for our society. A Liberal Arts education gives the St. Thomas engineer the ability to see other dimensions to issues and interact directly with a variety of people to solve some of our most pressing problems.
Over 400,000 Square Feet of Space Dedicated to STEM Education
Open to all School of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, our state-of-the-art labs and centers, including the Iverson Structural High Bay, the Blattner Robotics and Automation Lab, and the Center for Microgrid Research, offer plenty of room to find a place to conceptualize, collaborate, create and innovate.
Our Faculty Are Real-World Experts Both Inside and Outside the Classroom
Students have the opportunity to work with faculty with industry experience who are excited to help students learn, do research together, and build connections both inside and outside of the classroom with student clubs, activities, field trips and research projects.
Diverse teams tackle engineering challenges better.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community for our students, faculty and staff.
We have active chapters of Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
St Thomas ranks in the nation's top ten schools and colleges of engineering for percentage of female faculty.
Over 11% of the student population that attend our graduate engineering classes is international. Our culturally diverse student body enhances the experience and produces a global environment rich with networking opportunities.
As a recognized leader in engineering education, the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is a partner in the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN), a select group of 50 colleges and universities across the United States committed to transforming engineering education to more fully realize the potential of today's curious and engaged students.
Why Attend the University of St. Thomas? The Main Reason Is You.
Student-focused faculty
Undergraduate Senior Design Clinic
Graduate Programs Built for Working Professionals
Graduate Programs Open to All
Student-focused faculty
Real World Experience: We pride ourselves on the extensive real-world experience of our faculty and staff. Most have joined us after significant work in industry.
Working with Students:All said, our students stand at the center of the work of our faculty and staff. The development of our students is our number one priority.
Facilitating Undergraduate Research:Conducting research and engaging with industry driven projects together with faculty is a central part of the engineering educational experience at St Thomas.
The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a two-semester capstone that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the St. Thomas engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge.
Our class schedules work with your work schedules. You control how quickly you move through the curriculum by tailoring your course load each semester.
Classes are offered weeknights from 5:45 to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We also offer some classes on alternating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our students receive an education they can apply immediately in their careers. Our small class sizes let you receive personal attention and build a strong network of peers.
Our graduate programs are inclusive to all backgrounds - not just those with careers in engineering, computers, software or data science. We have lawyers, doctors, teachers, economists, marketing professionals, English and science majors all as graduates.
Real World Experience: We pride ourselves on the extensive real-world experience of our faculty and staff. Most have joined us after significant work in industry.
Working with Students:All said, our students stand at the center of the work of our faculty and staff. The development of our students is our number one priority.
Facilitating Undergraduate Research:Conducting research and engaging with industry driven projects together with faculty is a central part of the engineering educational experience at St Thomas.
The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a two-semester capstone that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the St. Thomas engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge.
Our class schedules work with your work schedules. You control how quickly you move through the curriculum by tailoring your course load each semester.
Classes are offered weeknights from 5:45 to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We also offer some classes on alternating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Our students receive an education they can apply immediately in their careers. Our small class sizes let you receive personal attention and build a strong network of peers.
Our graduate programs are inclusive to all backgrounds - not just those with careers in engineering, computers, software or data science. We have lawyers, doctors, teachers, economists, marketing professionals, English and science majors all as graduates.
The School of Engineering is made up of undergraduate programs, engineering graduate programs and Graduate Programs in Software. We are happy to help you in every way possible on your journey to apply, register, and start classes. We are ready to assist you with your questions.
Undergraduate Engineering
Engineering degrees offered: Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical. Graduates receive hands-on experience, strong communication skills and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education.
We offer six master's degrees and a variety of graduate certificate programs. Each of our programs foster a rigorous and applied educational experience.
The University of St. Thomas' Graduate Programs in Software (GPS), founded in 1985, is an established leader in software education. As one of the largest and most ethnically diverse programs in the United States, students will build technical skills rooted in real-world applicability.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated teachers and practitioners with a broad range of industrial experience and doctoral degrees from the top engineering schools in the nation. Each are dedicated to contributing to our vibrant educational environment. We strongly believe that an Engineering education is about the powerful blend of theory and the practical understanding how it can be applied to make a difference in the world.
Dr. David Forliti
Dr. Forliti is a rocket scientist - literally! David's research interests are in the general areas of fluid mechanics and combustion, and he has been working in these areas for the past twenty years. David's research is motivated to maximize efficiency and performance while minimizing environmental impact of energy and propulsion systems.
Dr. Nelson-Cheeseman is an Associate Professor and Director of the Materials Science and Engineering program at St. Thomas. Brittany's interests include materials science and engineering, nanoscale science and engineering, smart materials, magnetic and electronic materials, additive manufacturing/3D printing/ Fused deposition modeling, next-generation energy materials and more.
Bob Bach is a Clinical Professor and Program Director of the M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering program at St. Thomas. For over 30 years Bob has been engaged in precision manufacturing in the Twin Cities. At St. Jude Medical, Bob was a senior manufacturing engineer working on design-to-production transfer for medical devices including tissue heart valves, ablation catheters, pacing leads and optical devices.
The University of St. Thomas bachelor degree programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
