Why Choose St. Thomas?
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.
- 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.
Why Attend the University of St. Thomas? The Main Reason Is You.
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.
Undergraduate Senior Design Clinic
Graduate Programs Built for Working Professionals
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.
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.
Undergraduate Senior Design Clinic
Graduate Programs Built for Working Professionals
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.
Graduate Programs Open to All
Our Programs
Graduate Engineering Programs
Graduate Programs in Software
Faculty
Dr. David Forliti
Dr. Brittany Nelson-Cheeseman

Robert Bach
Accreditation

Accreditation
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.
The University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).