University of Kentucky - College of Engineering - Future Students

Engineering is about changing the world

Look around you. The car you drive, the computer on your desk, and the cell phone in your pocket — all these things that make up your daily life come in part from engineers. From building bridges to discovering new medications to writing the software that powers the Internet, engineers do things that make our 21st-century world work.

Be a professional in four short years

Engineering is one of the few four-year, undergraduate degree programs that can turn you into a licensed, high-earning professional. Of course, grad school is an option — but if you want to be out of school and earning top dollar quickly, think engineering. It’s all up to you.

A trip to the core of innovation

As an engineer, you can take part in the most exciting research and exploration happening on the planet — and sometimes off it, too! Engineers are the creators, thinkers, innovators and tinkerers whose ideas and inspirations drive our global marketplace. Even during economic ups and downs, engineers are still needed to get things done.

See yourself in blue

Now in its second century of existence, the UK College of Engineering is the only ranked engineering program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With our small class size and wide-ranging opportunities for student involvement and leadership, we are ready to let you make your future in engineering. As a student in the University of Kentucky you will have all the advantages that come with being a student in a flagship state institution, but within the intimate, personal environment of the College of Engineering.

Small classes

Our faculty-to-student ratio is 1:14, giving you unparalleled opportunities to interact with faculty and participate in research, even as an undergraduate student. You’re be more than just a number – you’ll be a valuable part of the student body.

Outstanding faculty

The college’s nationally- and internationally-recognized faculty bring their expertise into your classrooms and labs. They are genuinely interested in helping you succeed, and are ready to help you at UK and beyond.

Hands-on experience

Don’t be just a number! Our program lets you dive in and start lab work immediate, rather than making you wait for your junior or senior year. You’ll be able to jump right in with opportunities like the Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments, KySat satellite project, Solar Car Team, 3-D scanning research and numerous summer programs. Start doing research right away, even as an undergraduate, at the College of Engineering.

Backed by the University of Kentucky

Experience life in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region at one of the nation’s top public universities, with storied sports teams and a diverse student body.

The road to your future

Shortcut to the best careers on the planet

Take the headaches out of the job search by choosing a major that will make top employers knock down your door to hire you. It’s no exaggeration that a degree in engineering will get you some of the highest-paying jobs out there. But don’t just take our word for it – according to a June 18, 2008 article in Forbes magazine, “if you’re looking for a big paycheck straight out of school, think about an engineering degree. The four highest paid majors for people with less than five years’ experience were all engineering-based, with computer engineering leading the way.”

A crossroads for other professions

Your engineering degree can bring in more than just a steady paycheck – it can take you other places, too. Think of it as a foundational degree for any career you can imagine.

• Law school
• Medical school
• Pharmacy school
• Business school

And many more. At the College of Engineering we’ll do more than teach you engineering – we’ll teach you how to think abstractly, analyze situations and solve problems as a team. Your future employers will be amazed.