International Students
St. Thomas welcomes international students. Please find more information on the process to apply for international students.
International Students
Transformative engineering education
The Undergraduate Experience
The St. Thomas School of Engineering
We are known for our hands-on learning, personal advising, and our amazing faculty that bring their real-world experience to the classroom. When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas #29 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
Students can participate in student-faculty research as undergraduates, mentorship programs, internships, and all engineering students take a two-semester industry partnered Senior Design Clinic. All are reasons why, more than 1 in 9 St. Thomas undergraduate students major in engineering.
View our 2025 Engineer Magazine which features innovative student projects and impactful research, exceptional faculty leadership and partnerships to advance the Center for Microgrid Research, the St. Thomas Applied & Renewable Technologies (START) Center, no-cost hands-on CNC optimization boot camps, and exceptional facilities such as the Blattner Robotics and Automation Lab, Five-Axis Machining Center and 3D Data Visualization Studio that fuel innovation and collaboration.
A top engineering school in the nation.
The University of St. Thomas School of Engineering undergraduate programs were ranked #1 in Minnesota and in the Top 30 Nationwide in the U.S. News and World Report's 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges ranking of programs with no doctoral program.
Prospective Undergraduates
You Are Welcome Here
The School of Engineering welcomes students from all backgrounds. Find out more information for prospective undergraduate engineering students.
U.S. Military Veterans
We welcome all U.S. military service members. Please find more information for military service members who are eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
U.S. Military Veterans
Undergraduate Transfer Students
Nearly 20% of our engineering students are transfer students. St. Thomas now accepts the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Contact us and check out our planning tools to make the most of your transfer credits.
Learn About Transferring
Undergraduate Degrees and Programs
Engineering Majors
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All of our undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by ABET.
All of our undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by ABET.
DUAL DEGREES (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE + BACHELOR OF ARTS)
The School of Engineering currently offers the following dual degree programs:
- BS in Civil Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Computer Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Electrical Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Electrical Engineering and BA in Physics
- BS in Mechanical Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- International Engineering Program: German and Engineering Dual Degrees
If you have an interest in another combination of degrees, please consult with your academic advisors. In the past, we have also had graduates in Engineering and Spanish, Engineering and History, Engineering and Music/Art, and Engineering/Divinity.
FAST TRACK MASTER’S (B.S. + M.S. IN as little as 5 YEARS)
Students earn their bachelor’s degree in engineering first and then go on to earn their master’s with as few as eight additional classes, saving time and money. With careful planning, it is possible to finish both degrees from St. Thomas in as few as five years for both degrees. Degree options exist for engineering students both from the graduate engineering and graduate software programs.
Engineering Majors
Get a Bachelor of Science in:
All of our undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by ABET.
All of our undergraduate engineering degrees are accredited by ABET.
DUAL DEGREES (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE + BACHELOR OF ARTS)
The School of Engineering currently offers the following dual degree programs:
- BS in Civil Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Computer Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Electrical Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- BS in Electrical Engineering and BA in Physics
- BS in Mechanical Engineering and BA in General Business Management
- International Engineering Program: German and Engineering Dual Degrees
If you have an interest in another combination of degrees, please consult with your academic advisors. In the past, we have also had graduates in Engineering and Spanish, Engineering and History, Engineering and Music/Art, and Engineering/Divinity.
FAST TRACK MASTER’S (B.S. + M.S. IN as little as 5 YEARS)
Students earn their bachelor’s degree in engineering first and then go on to earn their master’s with as few as eight additional classes, saving time and money. With careful planning, it is possible to finish both degrees from St. Thomas in as few as five years for both degrees. Degree options exist for engineering students both from the graduate engineering and graduate software programs.
Unique Degree Options
The Engineering department offers a variety of degree options for a wide range of students.
German and Engineering Dual Degree
Combining engineering with the knowledge of German and intercultural competence through the year abroad in Germany, plus two internships, prepares graduates for meaningful careers in a globally minded and diverse world.
Civil Engineering
St. Thomas is one of few institutions in Minnesota that offers civil engineering, a discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
Interdisciplinary Minors
Adding a minor to your major program of study can help your resume stand out to potential employers.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Peace Engineering
- Sustainability
A space to apply your education
Design Center
Take the skills and knowledge from the classroom to the Design Center and turn your thoughts into reality.
A Variety of Opportunities for Undergraduates
Real-World Experience
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Study Abroad Options for Engineering Students
The School of Engineering provides many opportunities for you to study abroad as an engineering undergraduate student, while still allowing you to graduate on time.
Clubs and Competitions
Get involved and enjoy creating, competing and networking with friends and peers.
Transform the world
Peace Engineering
Designed for engineering students interested in becoming effective agents for positive social transformations. Combining the tools and skills of peace studies in order to help solve the grand challenges of the world.
Undergraduate Student Testimonials
See what a few St. Thomas students and alumni have to say about the School of Engineering.
Laura Hernandez Cancelado '24 - Civil Engineering
What do you enjoy most about Engineering at the University of St. Thomas? "The small class sizes and the close relationships with faculty create a personalized learning experience. Professors not only know students by name but also actively seek our opinions, ensuring an engaged and collaborative learning environment."
Cienna Becker '24- Computer Engineering
Cienna Becker worked on the St. Thomas Microgrid as a student researcher her senior year. Today she is employed as a Software Engineer at Vocxi Health, a breath diagnostics company.
" I love the freedom that the St. Thomas Computer Engineering degree offered me... I’ve gotten to take everything from environmental classes to statistics to graphics to microprocessors. It was great hopping from subject to subject and every semester felt unique from the previous ones!" said Becker.
" I love the freedom that the St. Thomas Computer Engineering degree offered me... I’ve gotten to take everything from environmental classes to statistics to graphics to microprocessors. It was great hopping from subject to subject and every semester felt unique from the previous ones!" said Becker.
Malcolm Chisholm Hermans ‘25 - Electrical Engineering
"It was only natural I chose St. Thomas as they offered both smaller class sizes than other universities and the ease of interacting with professors who are predominantly former industry leaders in their given fields," said Malcolm Chisholm Hermans '25.
Mary Murphy '24 - Mechanical Engineering
Mary Murphy is employed as a manufacturing engineer at Graco. "I appreciate all the hands-on labs we got to do for our degrees. It is so unique [at St. Thomas] that we have so many resources open to us for personal use in the machine and wood shops," said Murphy.
Dagmawe Mamo '22 - Mechanical Engineering
Dagmawe Mamo is the CEO of Omega VR. "I definitely enjoyed the small class sizes and the professors are very personable. St. Thomas wants you to do well, wants you to graduate and wants you to be good at your job," said Mamo.