College of Engineering at UMass Dartmouth

Find your future in engineering

World-changing engineering begins with real-world experience. Explore your opportunities in the College of Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering student Ryan Masoud '25 working in the machine shop

Undergraduate Programs

Prepare for success in ABET-accredited programs at an R2 research institution.

Bioengineering PhD candidate, Ramina Behzad PhD '24 in the lab

Graduate Programs

Pursue advanced studies and research in an exciting, individualized environment.

Physics student looking into a telescope in the campus observatory

Accelerated Programs

Take a faster path to an advanced degree with our accelerated BS/MS programs.

$4M+

Endowed scholarships for College of Engineering students

99%

College of Engineering students employed six months after graduation, class of 2022.

$77K+

Average salary for engineering undergraduate alumni, class of 2024

$27.9M

College of Engineering current research funding

Computer science student presenting a project to faculty

Real-world engineering
starts here

Capstone projects connect students with industry and community partners to solve real challenges through research, design, and prototyping.

Student teams work on applied projects shaped by real needs, gaining hands-on experience while delivering practical solutions. Partners contribute ideas and mentorship, helping guide projects that align with industry priorities.

For students: Learn more about the capstone program
For partners: See how our students can help your organization

First year student and ES3 support counselor

Professor assisting students with mechanical engineering capstone project

Support for every step of your engineering journey

A strong engineering education starts with a strong support system.

Choosing an engineering college means choosing a place where you can grow, adapt, and succeed. ES³ Engineering Student Support & Services connects first-year engineering students with advising, mentoring, academic resources, and experiential opportunities that support both academic achievement and career preparation.

Explore engineering student support

College of Engineering news and events

Stay connected with UMass Dartmouth’s College of Engineering through the latest news, research highlights, and events that showcase our academic excellence, student success, and community engagement.

2026 News

UMD faculty recognized among the world’s leading scientists and scholars

UMass Dartmouth faculty have been named to the 2026 Top 2% Scientists and Highly Ranked Scholars lists, including several ranked in the top ten of their subspecialties

UMD faculty recognized among the world’s leading scientists and scholars

UMass Dartmouth faculty have been named to the 2026 Top 2% Scientists and Highly Ranked Scholars lists, including several ranked in the top ten of their subspecialties

UMass Dartmouth ranks among top computer science programs in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report ranks computer science bachelor's program among top 26% in the nation

UMass Dartmouth Blue Tech interns with industry leaders

Ocean technology internships prepare UMass Dartmouth students for careers in the Blue Economy

UMass Dartmouth continues its proven partnership with Courage Builder to offer students paid internships in the growing ocean technology and research sectors

UMass Dartmouth joins elite cyber workforce coalition VICEROY

The designation positions UMass Dartmouth among the nation's leading universities preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and defense-related technologies

Nov

4:00PM

Women of COE Networking Event

Networking event for College of Engineering students.

Nov

9:00AM

EAS Doctoral Dissertation Defense by Mazen Kandil

Enhancing the Performance, Safety, and Longevity of MA Pavements: Superpave5, Crowdsourced Friction

Nov

2:00PM

Speaker: Dr. Liz Weidner, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut

ECE Seminar*

Nov

2:00PM

Dr. Liz Weidner, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut

ECE Seminar*

Nov

11:00AM

EAS Doctoral Proposal Defense by Md Shovon Hossain

Entropy-Driven Design and Physics-Enforced Neural Network Modeling of Multi-Polymer Solid Electroly

Nov

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

Nov

2:00PM

Speaker: Mike McLernon, Advocate for Communications and Software-Defined Radio Products, MathWorks.

ECE Seminar*

Nov

7:00PM

Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory Open House

Nov

11:30AM

Multi-Fish Tracking of River Herring in ARIS Acoustic Sonar Videos Using Physics-Informed Motion Priors

Data Science Master Thesis Defense by SriVamsi Krishna Koundinya Upadhyayula

Nov

12:00PM

CEN Graduate Seminar: There’s more to Stormwater than Floods

CEN Graduate Seminar on Stormwater by Kevin Bartsch, Buzzards Bay NEP

Nov

2:00PM

Mechanical Engineering (MNE) Seminar by Dr. Yi Zheng

TOPIC: Sustainable, Cost-Effective Functional Materials for Passive Cooling and Water Treatment

Dec

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

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Engineering feature stories

See how UMassD engineers put ideas into action — from robotics and AI to bioengineering and beyond — preparing for careers that make an impact.

2026 Feature Stories

Ben Dacosta '27: From classroom knowledge to career momentum

With a full-time job offer secured before his senior year, Dacosta continues to explore data science through AI, financial technology, and music visualization.

Ben Dacosta '27: From classroom knowledge to career momentum

With a full-time job offer secured before his senior year, Dacosta continues to explore data science through AI, financial technology, and music visualization.

Bioengineering student Kavya Shah standing in front of the campus quad

Kavya Shah '29: The right place for bold ideas

The bioengineering major who forged a new university-industry partnership shows what can happen when a motivated student meets an institution ready to help her bring bold ideas to life.