THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
College of Engineering
1,260
Students placed in co-ops each year
$63,365
Average salary of graduates
$1M
Research funding per month
Future Engineers
Why Akron?
Earn while you learn: Co-ops
Blend paid industry work with your studies. Co-ops can lead to full-time employment after graduation.
Design Teams
Rockets or robots? Race cars or remote-control planes? Whatever your interest, we have a design team for you.
Research
The development of new technologies, breakthroughs, and scientific advances are a routine part of students’ education.
30 years of Zips Racing
See the first car, its technical specs and the story behind its number.
Zips Racing alums: Where are they now?
30 years of Zips Racing
See the first car, its technical specs and the story behind its number.
Zips Racing alums: Where are they now?
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
I chose UA specifically for engineering. All of my professors have been great. When I graduate, I have a job lined up with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., where I had six co-ops over my college career.
— TODD DICKERHOOF,
majoring in electrical engineering
Events
Summer Visit Day on Friday, Aug. 9
Learn about the enrollment process, academic programs, scholarships, financial assistance, student life and so much more. Attend Summer Visit Day.
NEWS
Professor receives $1.13M federal grant to further develop 3D breast tumor models
The work aims to improve drug testing and could lead to the discovery of more effective anticancer drugs.
Brace yourself — UA's Steel Bridge Team finishes strong at Nationals
Boosted by a design that reduced construction time, our Steel Bridge Team performed well at this year's AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition Nationals.
Baja team: Gearing up for competition season
We talk with Liz Clifford, team caption of the Baja team, as it prepares for competition in Tennessee, New York and California.
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