Engineering Division

The Engineering Division emphasizes close interaction between students and faculty, and offers a wide range of opportunities to conduct research, complete hands-on design projects and study abroad.

Rated as one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News and World Report, engineering at Lafayette not only provides an outstanding technical education, but also prepares students with the ability to think creatively, imagine broadly, communicate effectively and influence change.

National Engineers Week

February 15-22

Among “20 Best Colleges for Women in STEM” in the U.S.

In rankings announced Aug. 25, Lafayette College has been named America’s fifth best college for women in chemical engineering and sixth best college for women in mechanical and civil engineering. The rankings were compiled by Washington Monthly, a publication based in the Washington, D.C. area covering public affairs. Read more.

National Leader in Study Abroad for Engineers

Semester and short-term programs

In addition to semester-long international programs, we offer summer opportunities, as well as short-term programs in January and May.

2024 Judith A. Resnik Memorial Lecture

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Engineering Programs

The programs are grounded in Lafayette’s traditional strength in discipline-specific engineering and complemented by the College’s excellence in the liberal arts.

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