80 The Faculty of Engineering
Since 1908, the Faculty of Engineering has been responding to the evolving needs of the engineering profession through innovative programs and exceptional teaching. With over 5,000 students from around the world, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. The Faculty offers nine accredited undergraduate engineering programs, as well as a full range of graduate programs.
The mission of the Faculty of Engineering, which has remained virtually unchanged since inception, is
The Engineering Profession
Engineering is a creative profession with a powerful and respected tradition of accountability and service. The completion of a BSc degree in Engineering from the U of A is your first step on the road to becoming a professional engineer. As a graduate, you may register with a professional engineering association, and following a period of recognized work experience, practice engineering around the world.
Faculty Awards and Accomplishments
Talented, successful teachers and researchers are key to success at this Faculty. It is through the efforts of Engineering professors that the Faculty is able to maintain our position on the leading edge of discovery and dissemination of engineering knowledge. Some awards and accomplishments of the Faculty in the past few years include:
Student Opportunities, Awards and Accomplishments
The Faculty of Engineering builds on the strengths of our students. High-quality programs, outstanding faculty, and world-class facilities means that we are able to attract exceptional students who realize their full potential by participating in creative and engaging activities in- and outside the classroom. Students in our research-learning environment have the ability to participate in leading-edge, extra-curricular research, with funding available from Faculty, University, and national research award programs. The Faculty of Engineering is home to an incredibly active student body, which provides opportunities to participate in student governance and intercollegiate design projects that compete on both national and international levels. The Faculty has one of Canada's largest Engineering Co-op programs with approximately 1,400 participants. Students in Co-op get real world engineering experience through paid work placements. Some recent student awards and accomplishments include:
