University of Georgia College of Engineering
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The University of Georgia College of Engineering is a public engineering college within the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia. Established in 2012, the college enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024[1] and has 120 faculty members.[2]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2012 |
| Dean | Alessandro "Alex" Orso |
| Faculty | 120 |
| Students | 3,000+ |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Website | www |
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Overview
Although engineering has been taught at UGA since 1844, the formal College of Engineering was not established until 2012.[3] Donald J. Leo served as dean from 2013, a year after the college was established; enrollment grew from fewer than 1,000 students to more than 2,800 during his tenure.[4] In May 2024, Leo was named executive vice president and provost at Ohio University and left UGA on July 1, 2024.[4] Stephan Durham served as interim dean from June 1, 2024.[2] Following a nationwide search, Alessandro "Alex" Orso was appointed dean effective July 1, 2025.[2]
In fiscal year 2025, research expenditures totaled $17.82 million, up 14.5 percent from the previous year.[1]
Undergraduate Degrees Available
- BS Agricultural Engineering
- BS Biochemical Engineering
- BS Biological Engineering
- BS Civil Engineering
- BS Computer Systems Engineering
- BS Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BS Environmental Engineering
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- Undergraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
- Undergraduate Certificate in Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering [5]
Graduate Degrees Available
- Masters in Biochemical Engineering
- Masters in Biological Engineering
- Masters in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing
- Masters in Engineering
- Masters in Agricultural Engineering
- Masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Online M.S. in Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. in Engineering
- Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Biological & Agricultural Engineering
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
- Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering [5]
