95%Employed or graduate school placement within six months of graduation
$35MIn annual research awards
100%Participation in year-long capstone design experience
1st in USTo offer a Ph.D. in ocean engineering
100%Of international Engineering Program students complete a six-month global internship
Departments
The College of Engineering offers more than 25 programs from five departments.
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News
Eleni Mouyos named 2025 Hollings Scholar - New Hampshire native Eleni Mouyos, a sophomore double majoring in marine biology and ocean engineering, has been awarded a 2025 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship from NOAA.
International Engineering Student Intends to be an Emissary for Change - KINGSTON, R.I. – May 05, 2025 – There is a quote from an unknown railroad engineer from India that inspired Cristian Varela, ’26, to pursue a career in engineering — “I am an Engineer. I serve mankind by making dreams come true.” “I really believe this,” said Varela, who is majoring in industrial and systems […]
Multicultural Student Services Center to host celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - The Asian Cultural Ambassador Awards are sponsored by engineering faculty member Professor Qing (Ken) Yang, the first person from the Chinese mainland to join the faculty at URI.
Agriculture and Food System Fellow Spotlight: Natalia Oganesian - Natalia Oganesian, a chemical engineering major, completed an Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program through URI’s Cooperative Extension. Her work focused on extending the shelf life of food products by analyzing preservatives. She collaborated with Caitlin Jamison, a food scientist and founder of Plantopia in Pawtucket, RI. What did your fellowship work entail? As […]
Tona Smashes Decathlon Record at Texas Relays - University of Rhode Island senior and engineering major Ryan Tona battled through tough weather conditions, including a lightning delay, to claim the program record in the decathlon Thursday with 7189 points. 
Mechanical engineering student’s first stop after graduation? Disneyland - Mia Mollicone won’t be there for just fun; she’ll be a superintendent intern living a dream.
Using nanotech as a way of differentiating cells from one another - Early diagnosis is crucial in disease prevention and treatment. Many diseases can be identified not just through physical signs and symptoms but also through changes at the cellular and molecular levels.
E-Week 2025! Join Us! - Join us for a week-long celebration dedicated to showcasing the remarkable achievements and innovations of our engineering students. Highlights include a block party sponsored by our world-renowned International Engineering Program, research showcase, college picnic (RSVP required), inspiring talks, capstone design showcase, and more! MONDAY, APRIL 21 K-12 Research Showcase | 10:00-11:30 AM | FCAE […]