Departments and programs

From manipulating organisms at the single-cell level to designing and building massive infrastructure, we cover a broad spectrum of disciplines within the growing field of engineering. And because Berkeley Engineering is known for its collaborative culture, there are numerous opportunities for both students and faculty to explore and interact with researchers within and outside the college.

Bioengineering

There are infinite possibilities that come from applying engineering to biological systems. Genetics, nanotechnology, medical devices and tissue engineering are just a few of the many professional outlets for bioengineers.

Learn about BioE

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Thanks to civil and environmental engineers, we have safe buildings, clean water, efficient roadways, and environmental protections. Learn how data, structures and natural environments intersect with information technologies.

Learn about CEE

Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences

From computer architecture to semiconductors to algorithms, electrical engineers and computer scientists are pioneering the frontiers of information science and technology with broad impact on society.

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Industrial Engineering & Operations Research

We use cutting-edge mathematical approaches to make the world more efficient, productive, and better designed. The impact is felt in complex, real-world systems, such as supply chains, energy, healthcare and financial markets.

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Materials Science & Engineering

We combine scientific innovations with real-world applications to exploit the properties of natural and synthetic materials. Optimized materials are utilized in medical devices, energy applications, electronics, photonics, transportation, advanced batteries and fuel cells, and more.

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Mechanical Engineering

Among the broadest of the engineering fields, mechanical engineering research spans the areas of robotics, automated manufacturing, biomaterials, computer mechanics, and the dynamics and control of ground and water vehicles as well as aircraft.

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Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear engineers lead the research and development of processes using nuclear energy and radiation to produce electricity, power spacecraft and advance medicine. They apply their expertise to fields such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing medical imaging or diagnosing and combating chronic diseases.

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Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineering is a growing discipline in an emerging era of flight technologies. From drones to spacecraft, aeronautical engineers design all manner of aircraft to fly within the Earth’s atmosphere, while astronautical engineers design the technology to fly beyond the atmosphere. 

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Engineering Science

From designing tools for more productive agriculture to reducing energy dissipation in electronic devices, students in our undergraduate Engineering Science program have developed future solutions for the broader public.

Learn about EngSci

Applied Science & Technology

From X-ray micro-imaging to nonlinear dynamics and chaotic systems, our graduate program in Applied Science and Technology addresses the growing need for modern interdisciplinary research beyond the scope of a single traditional department.

Learn about AS&T