Premier Engineering and Computer Science Programs

University of Virginia

  • The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Engineering and Applied Science is the third-oldest engineering school in a public university in the U.S. Today, UVA’s School of Engineering is among the top-ranked engineering schools in the country​
  • UVA offers relevant degrees for Project Vinland, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials and Science, and Rotating Machinery and Controls (ROMAC) Industrial program​
  • Additionally, UVA’s Center for Transportation Studies provides education, research, and services in transportation engineering. UVA’s Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems is recognized worldwide for its contributions to the study of risk, resilience, and reliability

Virginia Commonwealth University

  • The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) College of Engineering is rapidly expanding, as 133,000 sq. ft. of new research space just opened in February 2021​
  • VCU offers relevant degrees for Project Vinland, including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical and Life Science Engineering​
  • ​Students have access to several state-of-the-art laboratories for experiments and testing, including the Solid Mechanics Laboratory, Advanced Functional Materials Lab, and Surface and Coatings Lab. Students also compete in the Formula SAE, an international racing series where students test and race their homemade vehicles. VCU also partnered with Reynolds Community College to aid in designing their Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Program

Virginia Tech

  • Virginia Tech’s (VT) College of Engineering is preparing the next generation of global leaders who are ready to tackle some of the most complex problems facing the world today. The College is highly reputed and one of a handful of core recruiting schools for some of the world’s most selective firms​
  • Among its many relevant undergraduate and graduate degree programs are industrial and systems engineering, computer ​
    engineering / science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering​
  • VT students actively engage in cutting edge research. VT Engineering ranks No. 8 out of 381 institutions in the annual NSF survey for engineering research expenditures

George Mason University

  • Using real-time integration of new data and technology, George Mason University’s (GMU) Volgenau School of Engineering leverages creative learning tools, the region’s innovation ecosystem, and GMU’s global presence to offer a one-of-a-kind education​
  • Volgenau’s six departments offer students a ​well-rounded education that is top of its field. The systems engineering program is interdisciplinary, drawing from engineering, computer science, operations research, psychology, and economics to provide a global understanding of complex, ​large-scale systems. Students gain depth in statics, hydraulics, and mechanics of materials
  • Volgenau’s undergraduates have access to new laboratories dedicated to fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and mechanics and materials science

Norfolk State University

  • The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology offers a Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master’s of Science in Electronics Engineering with a microelectronic and photonics track available to students
  • The Center for Materials Research conducts pioneering research into materials science and engineering, including semiconductor materials and devices
  • Norfolk State University is the lead institution in the Southeastern Coalition for Engagement and Exchange in Nanotechnology Education (the SCENE)

Old Dominion University

  • The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (ODU) offers eight core degrees in engineering and engineering technology. ODU’s motorsports engineering program is a unique, interdisciplinary minor available to engineering students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering​​
  • ODU houses the Transportation Research Institute, which conducts innovation-based research. Some ODU students also participate in the Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE), one of the world’s leading automotive composites forums

NC State University

  • NC State University’s College of Engineering is the largest engineering school in North Carolina and the 9th largest in the nation
  • The college offers 18 bachelor’s (all of which are ABET certified), 21 master’s, and 13 doctoral degrees. Core departments include Biomedical Engineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Industrial and Systems Engineering; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; and Nuclear Engineering
  • NC State’s joint Mechatronics Engineering degree with UNC Asheville prepares students to design computer-controlled mechanical systems such as robots, engine fuel systems, hybrid automobiles, and autonomous aerospace vehicles

The William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte

  • The William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte boasts some of the finest facilities of any engineering program in the country. Its curriculum emphasizes teamwork, hands-on learning, and real-world experiences
  • The college focuses on five engineering disciplines: civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering science, systems engineering and engineering management, and engineering technology and construction management
  • The Motorsports Research Building opened in 2012 and houses the NC Motorsports and Automotive Research Center and the UNC Charlotte Graduate Motorsports program. UNC Motorsports faculty perform research in alternative propulsion systems, aerodynamics and fluids, and dynamics and stability

Duke University

  • The Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University is dedicated to educating the next generation of engineering leaders and pursuing research in
    high-impact fields. It is ranked in the top 25 best engineering schools in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report in 2022
  • Pratt offers degrees across four academic departments (Biomedical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science) and the school-wide Institute for Enterprise Engineering
  • Pratt students have access to numerous fabrication, testing and cleanroom facilities including and M1 additive printer, a subsonic wind tunnel, and the Duke Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility for research in nanotechnology including semiconductors

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  • The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) College of Engineering emphasizes experiential learning, transformational research, and world-class academics
  • Boasting ten ABET-accredited undergraduate programs. It offers degrees across eight departments: Chemical Biological and Bio Engineering; Computer Science; Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Industrial and Systems Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Computational Data Science and Engineering
  • The B.S. in Automotive Engineering Technology at NC A&T provides students with specialized skills for a successful career in design, manufacturing, marketing, operation, and maintenance at automotive companies and associated suppliers