A college built for access, excellence, and impact
At UC Riverside’s Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, students learn by doing. Through rigorous engineering and computing programs, hands-on research, makerspaces, industry partnerships and a supportive community, BCOE prepares students to solve real-world problems and lead with purpose.
Hands-on engineering starts here
Students gain experience through labs, makerspaces, research, senior design and partnerships that connect classroom learning with real-world challenges.
Explore Student Research →BCOE rankings and recognition
Social Mobility
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Public Research Engineering Universities
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Public Engineering
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Salary Potential
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Choose from 25+ programs at every stage of your journey
Hands-on learning, faculty mentorship and research opportunities prepare students to lead in industries and communities that continue to evolve.
Undergraduate Degrees
Build a strong foundation and gain hands-on experience through labs, design, internships and collaborative engineering projects.
Undergraduate Programs →
Combined B.S.+M.S. Pathways
Accelerate your education, deepen your technical expertise and expand your research and career opportunities.
B.S.+M.S. Program →
Graduate and Ph.D. Programs
Advance research, work with expert faculty mentors and contribute to discoveries that shape the future.
Graduate Programs →
Online Master’s Degrees
Complete your degree with flexibility, practical relevance and support designed for working professionals.
Online Programs →Engineering solutions for California and beyond
BCOE research connects discovery with public impact across cleaner air, intelligent robotics, brain health, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Cleaner air. Smarter systems. Better lives.
Students and faculty collaborate in labs, centers and partnerships to move ideas from theory to tested solutions.
Explore Areas of Impact
Cleaner Air
New technologies developed at CE-CERT are helping improve air quality and support healthier communities.
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Intelligent Robotics
Robotic systems designed at BCOE improve automation, mobility and human interaction.
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Brain Health
Neurotechnology research is helping patients recover movement, regain independence and improve quality of life.
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Securing Systems
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research strengthens privacy, safety and digital trust.
Learn More →Undergraduate research starts early here
BCOE students work alongside faculty in labs, design teams and industry-sponsored projects, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them to lead in graduate school, startups and global engineering companies.
Through research, makerspaces, internships and senior design, students learn how to ask better questions, test solutions and build with purpose.
Explore Student Research OpportunitiesFind the right place to begin
Whether you are preparing to apply, already studying at BCOE, building a partnership or reconnecting as an alumnus, there is a path for you here.
Future Students
Explore admissions, academic programs, financial aid and what it means to become a Highlander Engineer.
Admissions →
Current Students
Connect with advising, professional development, research opportunities, student organizations and support.
Student Resources →
Partners
Collaborate through research, recruiting, senior design, industry partnerships, giving and outreach.
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Alumni and Donors
Stay connected, support students and help shape the next generation of engineers and computer scientists.
Alumni and Giving →Connect with the BCOE community
From signature lectures and research showcases to student-centered events and industry conversations, BCOE brings people together around engineering ideas that matter.
View EventsSignature Events
Explore collegewide programs, lectures, workshops and opportunities to connect.
Events Calendar →Senior Design Showcase
See student teams present engineering solutions developed with faculty and industry support.
View Showcase →K-12 STEM Outreach
Support the next generation of engineers through camps, outreach and student-centered programming.
Explore Outreach →Make a Gift
Invest in scholarships, student success, research, facilities and programs that expand opportunity.
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