Don’t wait years to start engineering, start on day one. Through hands-on labs, real industry collaboration, and close faculty mentorship, you’ll graduate ready to solve real-world problems that matter.
Build, design, and lead the future of engineering at CMU.
Here engineering isn't theoretical, it's applied immediately. Work in labs, design systems, test prototypes, and solve engineering challenges from the very start of your academic journey.
Small classes. Real connections.
At CMU you won’t get lost in lecture halls. Faculty here know you by name and work closely with you throughout your college experience.
Connected to industry that hires our graduates
Your education is shaped by real employers and real needs. Industry partnerships influence curriculum and create opportunities before graduation.
Graduate ready to launch your career
Our students leave with more than a degree, they leave with experience.
Discover how our ABET accreditation ensures the highest standards of excellence in engineering education.
Where Engineering Comes to Life
From labs to lecture halls, our students don’t just study engineering; they build it, test it, and bring it to life every day.
Industry collaboration gives CMU students hands-on engineering experience
Innovation happens when classroom learning meets real-world challenges.
Students the School of Engineering & Technology partnered with Vantage Plastics on a senior design project focused on improving thermoforming machine setup efficiency and production monitoring.
The collaboration gave students hands-on industry experience while helping solve real manufacturing challenges faced by Michigan businesses.
I highly recommend CMU’s engineering program. The combination of hands-on laboratory experience and the accessibility of faculty gave me the confidence to ask questions and develop a deep understanding of the material.
Samuel Lobert , CmpE 2024
Elevate Your Learning in Engineering & Technology
Go beyond the classroom with hands-on projects, research, competitions, and real-world learning experiences.
Ugonna Victor Emeka-Inegbu completed a 12-week internship at Miller Electric, working on circuit design and testing, and plans to return next summer for a full-time role.
From CMU to Spain: Building a Drone
CMU engineering student Sof Berlanga completed a two-month internship in Valencia, helping build a drone at MarineRob. As the sole electrical engineer, she led testing, compatibility checks, and software work through CMU Study Abroad.
New Program Connects Students with Industry
CMU students will gain hands-on engineering experience through a new Industrial Affiliate Program with SAPA Transmission, offering research, scholarships, and career opportunities with Michigan employers.
Exceeding academic standards
The School of Engineering and Technology at CMU continues to stand out nationally, ranked 75th for Best Undergraduate Engineering Degrees by U.S. News & World Report (2022). Our faculty’s impact reaches even further, with CMU scholars named among the world’s top 2% of scientists.
My time at the School of Engineering and Technology at CMU played a huge role in preparing me for where I am today. The program challenged me to grow, gave me a different perspective on engineering in general, and helped me build a strong foundation in engineering concepts that I still carry with me.
CMU researcher John Allen’s new study, featured by the Associated Press, examines how climate change may increase the severity and frequency of damaging hailstorms worldwide.
Remembering Founding CMU Alumnus Thomas "Bud" Moore '55Join fellow CMU Alumni and friends for the 38th Annual Grand Traverse CMU Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing on Monday, July 13, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa!