About the College of Engineering & Science
About University of Detroit Mercy
UDM is Michigan's oldest and largest Catholic university. Our founders, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, believed in the power of education to change individuals and, through them, the world. Each order started colleges to help students grow intellectually, socially, spiritually, and morally. Find out about the University.
Engineering Excellence
The College of Engineering & Science started in 1911. Since then, more than 13,000 engineering graduates have earned degrees in 13 fields.
Our co-op program is the third oldest in the U.S. It gives students hands-on work experience while in school.
CES Mission
We create a positive impact in the world by providing accessible pathways to inclusive, student-centered, high-quality, holistic educational experiences that recognize the unique gifts of each student, faculty and staff and engages them with opportunities to question, discover, create, innovate, communicate and apply knowledge.
CES Core Values
- We are student-centered providing equitable access to high-quality educational experiences that transform lives.
- We value the education of the whole person enriched through our disciplines and the interplay between them.
- We value the power and creativity embodied by an inclusive community that honors local and global wisdoms and experiences.
- We acknowledge our call to care for the earth and every being in it.
- We value curiosity that leads to growth and understanding.
Accreditation
Our Bachelor degrees in
- Architectural Engineering,
- Civil Engineering,
- Electrical Engineering,
- Environmental Engineering
- and Mechanical Engineering
are all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Our Alumni
Our alumni work in many industries, including:
- Automotive, aerospace, chemical, civil engineering and construction
- Computing, electronics, energy and defense
- Intellectual property and engineering education
Many have become leaders in national labs, federal agencies, and academic institutions.
Administration
Dr. Katherine Snyder has served as Dean of the College of Engineering & Science since May 7, 2018. Read more about Dean Snyder.