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 6,000 students from 65 countries, 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 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 the success of this Faculty. It is through the efforts of Engineering professors that the Faculty is able to maintain its position on the leading edge of discovery and dissemination of engineering knowledge. Our vibrant community of scholars conducts fundamental and applied research, collaborating extensively with industry and leading international partners in a wide range of fields ranging from oil sands technologies to nanotechnology. With over one million square feet of new teaching and research space, and more than $60M in annual external research funding, our faculty creates exceptional opportunities for learning, interdisciplinary research and professional growth. Recent awards and accomplishments of the Faculty 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 1,500 participants. Students in Co-op get real world engineering experience through paid work placements. Some recent student awards and accomplishments include:
