School of Engineering

About the School

The rapid advances and evolving challenges in our world necessitate engineers who can think broadly, adjust quickly and act decisively. That’s why our focus at Drexel University is empowering students to engineer change – in their lives and through their careers – by emphasizing a balance of theory and practical experience.

Since the beginning more than 130 years ago, engineering has been the cornerstone of Drexel University. Today, the school is home to some of the top-ranked engineering programs. Within the School of Engineering departments, faculty and staff work to conduct theoretical and applied research while the relevant, challenging and high quality academics are taught by accomplished faculty and leaders in their fields from all over the world. School curricula are grounded in foundational principles and practices while providing opportunities to explore emerging topics in the disciplines.

As a comprehensive, global institution, our programs equip students with the tools to advance in the profession and follow a trajectory towards making an impact. As an engineering student at the school you will learn to find sustainable and achievable outcomes to address society’s biggest challenges while making them relevant to your career goals. Master’s and certificate programs offer education that propels careers forward as an expert in the field and doctoral programs have students learning at a R1 designated institution alongside world-renowned faculty.