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Engineering
#18
undergraduate biomedical engineering program in the country (U.S. News & World Report)
#1
fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities
Top 25
university in the U.S. for propelling students to real-world success and long-term impact (TIME)
#34
in U.S. utility patents awarded (National Academy of Inventors, 2025 released in March 2026)
84%
of CWRU engineering students take part in research and creative endeavors
83%
of CWRU engineering students have an internship, giving them experience in their field before they graduate
Engineering Degrees at Case School of Engineering
At Case School of Engineering, students gain the skills, experience and connections needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Backed by a university ranked among the world's top institutions by TIME and recognized by the National Academy of Inventors for research excellence, our engineering programs blend theory with hands-on learning. Whether you're drawn to materials science, electrical engineering, or systems and control, you'll find a program designed to challenge and inspire you.
Engineering Programs
- Aerospace Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science and Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Systems and Control Engineering
Why Study Engineering at CWRU?
Engineering Clubs and Organizations
With more than 300 undergraduate clubs and organizations ranging from Acts of Random Kindness to IMPROVment to the Scuba Club, you'll find many ways to pursue your academic goals and personal interests. A few engineering ones for you to check out:
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Baja Society of Automotive Engineers Team
- Big Gamers Club
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Case Aeronautics Team
- Case Engineers Council
- Case Rocket Team
- CWRU Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- CWRU MedWish (reducing medical waste and helping underserved hospitals)
- CWRU Society for Biomaterials
- Engineers without Borders/Humanitarian Design Corps
- HackCWRU
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Robotics Club
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
- Theta Tau: professional engineering fraternity
Engineering Student Experiences
Roger E. Susi First-Year Engineering Experience
In our first-year experience, we expose students to the fundamentals of engineering not by lecturing them, but by giving them opportunities to work in teams to solve problems. You’ll explore several branches of engineering through hands-on lab modules—for example, by designing and testing a water filter and sensor for civil and environmental engineering.
Our students gain fluency across disciplines and skills in teamwork and communications, all of which are essential to building the skill set necessary to succeed.
Co-Ops
More than 30% of our engineering and computer science majors choose a co-op placement, which provides valuable work experience plus an average salary of $3,000/month.
Team Competitions
Join teams that match your interests for hands-on group projects and compete locally or nationally through project-based teams—from CWRUbotix to the university's BAJA SAE team.
Sears think[box]
Students freely access this 50,000-square-foot, seven-story innovation center. Some recent engineering projects include:
- Smart Glove: Embedded electronics in this glove allow it to function as an innovative remote control device. Data from flexible resistive sensors in four fingers along with a force-sensing resistor in the thumb are transmitted using an XBee radio communication module to the receiving equipment.
- Wheelchair Conversion Kit: This kit transforms manual wheelchairs into affordable, high-performance electric wheelchairs. The kit attaches a small electric motor to the back, which drives the wheels through a friction-drive mechanism.
Events for Engineering Students
Case Western Reserve University engineering students enjoy hands-on events that blend innovation, collaboration and community. Annual favorites include the Pumpkin Drop, where students explore physics through a gravity experiment inspired by Galileo Galilei; Engineers Week (E-Week) with design challenges and networking; and the Hackathon at Sears think[box], where hundreds of students spend 36 hours building real-world projects. These experiences help students develop practical skills, expand their network and prepare for engineering careers.
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The Engineering Experience Tour
The Engineering Experience is a tour designed for students interested in learning more about engineering at CWRU. It will feature the Roger E. Susi First-Year Undergraduate Engineering Experience Lab, Sears Circuit Lab and Sears think[box]—the largest open-access makerspace and innovation center at any university in the United States!
Before or after your campus tour and information session, join a Case School of Engineering student on a comprehensive tour designed to immerse you in the cutting-edge facilities shaping the future of engineering.
To reserve your spot for the Engineering Experience, select a date and time, Monday through Friday, for a campus tour and information session. When filling out the registration form, you will be asked about your academic interest; upon selection of an academic interest in any of our engineering programs, you will see the option to add the additional Engineering Experience to your day on campus.
The Engineering Experience is not offered on weekends and select weekdays. It is not a standalone experience; it must accompany a campus tour and information session.