The University of Rhode Island’s College of Engineering is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to advancing society through learning, research, and innovation. Our college has a proud history of preparing engineers for the global workplace and to meet the many challenges that society does — and will — face.Anthony Marchese, Dean, URI College of Engineering
A global leader
With five departments and more than 25 programs, including our world-renowned International Engineering Program, the College of Engineering challenges and prepares students for problem-solving on a global scale.
Departments
Built around a hands-on, dynamic environment, classroom experiences combine with internship opportunities, student organizations, and an Engineering Living Learning Community to provide the kind of well-rounded education needed in the real world.
Our Vision
The College of Engineering (COE) at URI will be internationally renowned as
a leading research institution and trusted partner, recognized for transforming
lives through impactful education, research, innovation, and public service.
Our Mission
As the engineering college at the public flagship research university for the state
of Rhode Island, and guided by our heritage as a land- and sea-grant university,
our mission is to educate, generate new knowledge, and serve society through the following core principles:
- Provide access to quality education to a diverse population reflective
of our region and society. - Cultivate success for all students with the will and desire to obtain an
engineering degree. - Perform world-class research to solve regional, national, and global challenges.
- Prepare the Rhode Island workforce to compete in the technology economy
of the future. - Create jobs through commercialization of intellectual property.
Strategic Plan, 2023-2028
“Focused on Impact, 12 Page Version”
“Focused on Impact, 1 Page Version”
The comprehensive planning process included six in-person forums, three virtual focus group discussions, two online feedback forms, and generated over 90 pages of comments. This plan is the result of input from a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other strategic partners representing the K-12 schools, Talent Development, Office of Admission, advisory council, student success, advisory council, government agencies, and industry. The dedication of all who participated to the success of the College of Engineering is evident in the depth and richness of the feedback provided.