Departments

Virginia Tech is the home of the Commonwealth’s leading College of Engineering, known in Virginia and throughout the nation for the excellence of its programs in engineering education, research, and public service.

Departments

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

The Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering is a unique blend of two disciplines that takes advantage of commonality in the analysis and design of aerospace and ocean vehicles.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Biological Systems Engineering

BSE "brings engineering to life" by combining biological sciences and engineering. The BSE program focuses on the two areas: Bioprocess and Land & Water Resources Engineering.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering is ranked in the top 10 accredited civil and environmental engineering departments. Our graduates design, construct, operate facilities and systems.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Myers-Lawson School of Construction

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction is a joint venture of the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture and Urban Studies, focusing on multi-disciplinary, multi-departmental and multi-national outreach, research and education.

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College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering's mission is to educate students to become outstanding chemical engineers possesing the skills necessary to excel in a global society and to conduct innovative research.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science

Computer Science is home to an accredited undergraduate program providing in-depth knowledge in the computing discipline, offering specialized "tracks" of study in key areas.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

From pervasive computing, to smart power systems, Virginia Tech ECE faculty and students delve into all major areas of electrical and computer engineering.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

The department expands the boundaries of engineering education by teaching innovative courses for first-year engineering students at Virginia Tech and by offering graduate programs including a PhD in engineering education.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Engineering Science & Mechanics provides a foundation for the discovery of knowledge in the areas of mechanics of materials and material systems, fluid mechanics, dynamics and vibration, biomechanics, and computational methods.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Industrial and Systems Engineering department imparts knowledge to students, peers and practitioners. In an environment that fosters leadership, achievement, and diversity, we prepare our students for life-long success.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering
Of all engineering disciplines, mechanical engineering is the broadest, encompassing a wide variety of engineering fields and specialties. ME's are employed in a very broad range of technical areas.
College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering

The Mining and Minerals Engineering department is one of the largest minerals-related programs in North America and enjoys a strong international reputation for its academic, research and public service programs.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering focuses on studying the properties and structure of materials, creating new and better materials and improving existing materials.

College of Engineering at Virginia Tech Virginia Tech / Wake Forest University - School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences

SBES is a venture between Wake Forest University and Virginia Tech, integrating the capabilities of the College of Engineering, the WF School of Medicine, and the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.