Engineering

College of Engineering

Innovate, Create, and Transform

Welcome to the College of Engineering at Western New England University! Our mission is to prepare you for a successful career in engineering by providing quality programs and peer collaboration through hands-on learning. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs leading to careers in construction management; biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering; and more.

At WNE, being an engineer means more than what you do for a living. It means being a dependable leader, an imaginative innovator, and a dedicated problem-solver. As you pursue your engineering degree and prepare to embark on a career in an engineering-related field, you'll learn exactly how to use your skills to tackle real-world problems. A degree from the College of Engineering at WNE can transform you into a strong leader and an even stronger job candidate.

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THIS IS THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Engineering

93 Sites where our students have interned
100% Internship Placement
96% Class of ’23 employed/attending graduate or professional school within 6 months of graduation

Earn Your Engineering Degree at Western New England University

Want to be a part of something great? You've come to the right place. Our graduates accomplish big things—from working at the forefront of aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing, to leading teams in communications, government, and a variety of other competitive industries. Many of them are CEOs, project managers, senior engineers, and entrepreneurs who started here—just like you.

As a student in a US News Top 100 Engineering Program, you'll not only earn a degree that goes the distance, but you'll also have the guidance of accomplished mentors and professors with years of experience in their industries. Our programs are carefully designed to provide a well-rounded education, combining the foundations of engineering principles with expert-level knowledge in your niche area of study. With small class sizes and caring instructors dedicated to your success, you'll get the individualized attention and support you need to master important concepts. Throughout each academic year, you'll participate in team-based projects and presentations that help you build confidence and strengthen your collaboration skills. Once you identify your area of interest, you'll partake in exciting undergraduate research in the College's impressive facilities.

Our powerful sense of community within the College is paramount to why our graduates are in demand and ready for employment by graduation. Each spring, the College of Engineering invites industry professionals, members of the Golden Bear alumni community, and the public to an exhibition for first-year students and graduating seniors to showcase their impressive skills. As a student, you'll put your design, innovation, and entrepreneurship on display as you share your latest first-year or Senior Design Projects. As you network with future colleagues, you'll have a chance to discuss your future plans and patents. By graduation, you'll be miles ahead of other graduates in your field, ready to bring new and fresh ideas to a professional team.

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Discover all that the College of Engineering has in store for you, from special opportunities on campus to exciting international programs. Take a look at our outstanding facilities designed to enhance your learning experience and support your entrepreneurial discoveries.

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Honors

Next-Level Honors & Scholars Programs

Expand on your knowledge through in-depth research and collaboration projects with other like-minded engineering students. Join students in your community and around the world in solving pressing world issues through engineering.

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Put Your Designs to the Test

The College of Engineering offers a variety of regional, national, and international competitions for you to get involved in. Learn more about how you can contribute to award-winning research and progressive designs.

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Engineering Project

First Year Engineering Program

At the College of Engineering, you won't have to wait until graduation to begin designing products that improve people's lives. From day one, the First Year Program gives you a head start on learning the design process, communicating, and collaborating with teammates to conduct experiments and build robot prototypes.

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Engineering Students

Bring Your Skills We'll Bring Our Resources

The College of Engineering helps you develop an entrepreneurial mindset from the very first year. You'll work with a team of classmates to produce a product using SMART technology. Throughout your time in the College, you'll have several opportunities to participate in exciting competitions to turn your innovative ideas into reality.

Engineering Entrepreneurship

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Sound like a plan?

What are you waiting for? Discover a transformative learning experience that goes beyond the classroom. Join the College of Engineering today!

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2024 KEEN Rising Star Award winner Dr. Devina Jaiswal working with students in the lab.

Dr. Devina Jaiswal of Western New England University Honored with 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award

Dr. Devina Jaiswal of WNE honored with the 2024 KEEN Rising Star Award for pioneering entrepreneurially minded learning initiatives and enhancing engineering education.

University News, Engineering, Faculty
Engineering professor and female student reviewing circuits with US News & World Report 2025 Badge to right of picture.

WNE College of Engineering Earns Top 100 Spot in U.S. News & World Report 2025 Rankings

WNE College of Engineering has earned a Top 100 spot in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering Program rankings.

University News, Engineering
Prof. Rob Gettens and biomedical engineering summer camp students

WNE Co-Sponsors Summer Program to Inspire High School Students Towards Careers in Biotech

WNE's Biomechanical Engineering Department sponsored a dynamic summer program designed to spark interest in biotechnology careers among high school students from Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke.

University News, Engineering