Vanderbilt University School of Engineering


The Vanderbilt School of Engineering is a globally recognized academic and research institution dedicated to producing leaders and innovators in engineering. With a commitment to solving grand challenges, the school offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple engineering disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University School of Engineering


What We Do

The School of Engineering offers accredited undergraduate programs in various engineering disciplines, providing students with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practical experience.

The School offers M.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. programs in engineering, emphasizing innovative, rigorous multidisciplinary study and in-depth instruction.

The Division offers a flexible online degree program designed for engineering professionals to advance their business management and leadership skills, covering topics such as finance, accounting, and project management.

The program provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experience in various engineering fields, allowing them to work closely with faculty and graduate students on innovative projects.

The Engineering Science & Management program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for leadership roles in engineering and technology management.

The Environmental Engineering program focuses on sustainable practices and technologies to address environmental challenges.



Key People

Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Dean of Engineering, University Distinguished Professor

Director, Division of Engineering Science and Management

Associate Dean for Student Success

Assistant Dean for Design; Professor of the Practice of Mechanical Engineering

Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Emeritus

Research Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Emeritus


Funded Projects

Remodeling of Nanocomposite Bone Cements in a Rabbit Femoral Condyle Defect Model

The design of biomaterials that mechanically stabilize fractures while remodeling to form new bone is an unmet challenge in bone tissue engineering.


News & Updates

This year's conference theme is IT+ITS: Information Technology Meets Intelligent Transportation, featuring keynote speakers, technical presentations, and networking opportunities.

The annual design celebration showcases innovative projects from senior students tackling real-world challenges, with participation from industry representatives and sponsors.

Vanderbilt has begun work to establish a transformative college dedicated to computer science, AI, data science and related fields, aiming to meet the growing demand for degrees in technological fields.

A grant from the NSF will support research at Vanderbilt to create a custom GenAI training system for 911 operators, enhancing emergency response capabilities.

Vanderbilt biomedical engineers are involved in research that has received significant funding to develop innovative therapies for preterm labor.

A symposium focused on sustainable cities research led by Vanderbilt's Abhishek Dubey, highlighting the intersection of technology and community engagement.