A Message from the Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs
The College of Engineering's origins date back to 1838, making us the fourth-oldest engineering college in the country. Our mission is to educate engineers who will build the future of our region, nation and the world. Engineers are designers, innovators and problem-solvers who use their intelligence, education and training to improve our quality of life. An engineering degree is the key to an exciting future!
In the 2006 U.S. News and World Report, we received excellent rankings for our engineering studies. Undergraduate studies ranked 67th in the country, and our graduate studies ranked 68th overall.
Recently, the college received a transformational gift of $17.5 million from alumnus Dr. Min Kao, $12.5 million of which has been dedicated to constructing a new, state-of-the-art $35 million, 150,000 square-foot building for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Financial resources for students exist through the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship fund, which can provide support throughout your undergraduate education. Undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships are also available through the College of Engineering and various engineering departments. Additional university scholarships and financial aid may be also available to you through the UT Financial Aid Office.
Our diversity programs are rated as some of the best in the country, and UT has been nationally recognized for retaining and graduating significant numbers of African American and Hispanic students.
Our joint partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) also gives students opportunities to explore engineering research with world-renowned scientists. UT recently received a $20 million grant in federal funding to construct the Joint Institute for Advanced Materials (JIAM) that will enhance the College of Engineering's leadership in the field of materials research.
State-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, coupled with nationally-recognized professors, opportunities for research and partnerships with industry, government, alumni, faculty and friends make the College of Engineering an excellent choice for you to receive a superior education in the field of engineering.
We hope we can be part of your successful future!
Sincerely,
Masood Parang
Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs
101 Perkins Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-2011
Phone: (865) 974-2454
Fax: (865) 974-9879
E-mail: coe@utk.edu