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.

US News World Report 2027 Computer Science Badge

2026 Rankings

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 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

College of Engineering’s fluids lab to see major upgrade

A matching gift donation from Mitch Winkler’80 fuels the lab’s modernization

Oct

12:00PM

EAS Doctoral Proposal Defense by Anushka Doke

Machine Learning and Data-Driven Approaches to Gravitational-Wave Detection

Oct

11:00AM

Microscopy without lenses: Rethinking illumination, computation, and polarization DLHM

ECE Seminar* Speaker: Carlos Trujillo, Professor, EAFIT University (Colombia)

Nov

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

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

Dec

11:00AM

Honors Pop Up: Hop On Board!

Information tabling about the Honors College for underclassmen.

More News from the College of Engineering University Event Calendar Academic Calendar

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.

Bioengineering student Kavya Shah standing in front of the campus quad

2026 Feature Stories

Kavya Shah '29: The right place for bold ideas

"The professors here are amazing. They appreciate and support students wanting to learn beyond the classroom."

- Kavya Shah '29

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.

Jessica Welsh '26: Code meets community

First-generation student Jess Welsh blends computer science and community, building real-world solutions while helping students find their place.

Graham Burke '26: Breaking the mold

Physics researcher and hockey goalie Graham Burke ’26 proves you don’t have to choose between intellectual curiosity and athletic ambition.

Mechanical engineering student Ryan Masoud portrait

Ryan Masoud '26: Built to do more

At UMass Dartmouth, Ryan Masoud built a future for himself from the ground up

Tyler Carlson '25, '26: Machine learning among the stars

The first student to use the Hirshfeld-Dowd Observatory for research after its grand reopening is using machine learning to analyze stars and identify potential planets outside our solar system.