Shape the Future of Urban Infrastructure and the Environment

At UW–Milwaukee, our civil & environmental engineering program prepares you to design, build, and manage safer, smarter, and more sustainable infrastructure for modern cities and the environment.

Why choose a degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering at 51ÁÔÆæ?

• Hands-on Experience: Gain real-world skills through internships and co-ops in Milwaukee’s vibrant engineering industry, home to Fortune 500 companies, major infrastructure projects, and public agencies.
• Flexible Specializations: Tailor your degree with tracks in structural, transportation, geotechnical, or water/environmental engineering—focus on what excites you most.
• Make a Real Impact: Combine technical expertise with a commitment to public safety, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
• Environmental Solutions: Tackle pressing challenges like pollution control, wastewater treatment, and water resource management through integrated engineering, biology, chemistry, and soil science knowledge.

Join 51ÁÔÆæ and become part of a community shaping sustainable, connected, and resilient cities for the future.

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Build the skills. Gain experience. Launch your career.

At 51ÁÔÆæ’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, you’ll study computer science at Wisconsin’s only public R1 research university located in a major city—where innovation, industry and opportunity intersect.

Why Study Computer Science at 51ÁÔÆæ?

• Hands-On Experience from Day One
  Gain real-world experience through easy project-based courses and easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops.. Our industry partnerships help you build a strong résumé before you graduate.
• Research That Shapes the Future
  You could work with faculty on cutting-edge research in AI, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering and more—starting as early as your first year.
• Flexible, Career-Focused Curriculum
  Our ABET-accredited bachelor of science program blends theory with hands-on learning. Explore areas like machine learning, networks, graphics and bioinformatics, or fast-track your degree with an Accelerated Graduate Degree option.
• Supportive, Connected Community
  Enjoy big-university opportunities with a close-knit feel. Learn from engaged faculty, connect with active alumni and grow through student organizations like coding clubs and robotics teams.
• The Milwaukee Advantage
  Located in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest city, 51ÁÔÆæ connects you to a thriving tech and engineering ecosystem—with access to internships, research partners and career opportunities across industries.
• Your Future Starts Here
  Whether you want to build intelligent systems, secure networks or create the next generation of software, 51ÁÔÆæ’s Computer Science program prepares you to lead in a rapidly evolving field.

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At 51ÁÔÆæ’s College of Engineering & Applied Science, you don’t just learn electrical engineering—you live it. Our program is built for innovators ready to design, build, and solve real-world problems from day one.

Hands-On Learning
Work with industry-grade tools in dedicated labs and project-based courses. Cap it off with a senior design project that mirrors real employer challenges.

Flexible, Future-Focused Curriculum
Explore areas like renewable energy, embedded systems, communications, AI, and more—then tailor your path to match your goals.

Research & Faculty Mentorship
Collaborate with expert faculty on cutting-edge research, with opportunities to get involved as an undergraduate.

Industry Access
Located in Milwaukee, you’ll connect with top employers through internships and co-ops that often lead to full-time careers.

Strong Career Outcomes
51ÁÔÆæ graduates launch into high-demand fields with competitive salaries and long-term growth opportunities.

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Studying Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at 51ÁÔÆæ places you at the heart of a high-demand, rapidly evolving field.

Here, industrial and manufacturing engineering is all about designing, improving and optimizing systems, processes and products—ultimately making operations safer, smarter and more efficient.

Learn by doing and get hands-on experience with:

• Smart manufacturing and automation
• Supply chains and logistics
• Data analytics and simulation
• Sustainable engineering solutions

Make an Impact

Industrial engineers improve how the world works. At 51ÁÔÆæ, you’ll be ready to lead, innovate, and create solutions that matter.

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51ÁÔÆæ’s materials science department is at the forefront of designing the future of electronic, energy storage, water quality, mechanical systems and related materials.

Our students unleash their potential with one-of-a-kind research opportunities. Our faculty are focused on collaborative, cross-disciplinary research to address today’s challenges including clean and abundant energy, reliable autonomous technology, and the development of biomechanical devices and biomaterials to enhance human health.

You’ll Stand Out

Our commitment to research, combined with a low faculty-to-student ratio, allows us to mentor our students effectively and inspire them to engage in research, to publish often, to enter poster competitions, and to win.

We have the largest metal casting foundry in any academic institution in Wisconsin, and our labs are open to undergraduate and graduate researchers.

We leverage our relationships with industry and our proximity to southeast Wisconsin’s manufacturing community to push the boundaries of scientific innovation and technological advancement to find real and actionable solutions that are cleaner, faster, greener and safer.

You’ll benefit from these relationships with well-paid internships and co-ops, and other hands-on experiences like Senior Design, which improves your skills and leads to above-average job offers before graduation.

You’ll be well prepared for careers in in diverse fields that rely on improved materials development. These include aerospace, biomedicine, electronics, energy, and telecommunications.

Our students are in demand by companies that include Aerojet Rocketdyne, GE Aviation, General Motors, Tesla, Kohler, Signicast, and Waupaca Foundry.

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Mechanical engineering at the 51ÁÔÆæ’s College of Engineering & Applied Science prepares you to design, build, and improve the systems that shape modern life. From advanced manufacturing and robotics to energy systems, healthcare technologies, and smart materials, 51ÁÔÆæ mechanical engineers tackle real-world challenges with real impact.

At 51ÁÔÆæ, you’ll learn by doing. Students at our R1 university gain hands-on experience through state-of-the-art labs, undergraduate research, internships, and industry-connected projects. Faculty bring industry expertise and cutting-edge research into the classroom, giving you practical skills alongside a strong engineering foundation.

Located in Wisconsin’s largest city, 51ÁÔÆæ offers direct access to a powerful network of employers, startups, and research partners. These connections create opportunities for paid internships, co-ops, and career placement—often before graduation.

Whether your goal is to enter industry, pursue graduate study, or innovate as an entrepreneur, 51ÁÔÆæ’s mechanical engineering program equips you with the technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and professional experience to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

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