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U.S. News & World Report Best College Engineering Programs

Looking for an excellent engineering education where faculty and staff are committed Christians? You’ve found it—and so much more.

We hear it again and again from employers: Calvin engineering alumni have the technical skills expected of graduates from much larger programs, but also the critical thinking and communication skills you’d expect from a top Christian liberal arts university like Calvin. They are able to design creatively, even outside of their specific disciplinary focus, and can adapt to a constantly evolving field.

How do we do it? Student-centered learning. No teaching assistants. Small classes. Lots of hands-on design opportunities. Opportunities for awesome internships in the west Michigan region or elsewhere.

Plus, you’ll learn from dedicated Christian professors who challenge you to integrate faith and engineering. At Calvin, your engineering professors will know you personally and love watching your designs take shape. They will also use their industry experience to prepare you for great internships and jobs.

When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to lead in your field and the vision to build a more just future.

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EXPLORE ACADEMICS

Chemical Engineering

concentration

Shape the reactions that create modern medicine, energy, and cutting-edge technology. Unlock a career in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and more.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

concentration

With a civil and environmental engineering degree from Calvin, you can be an innovator in public systems like transportation or sanitation.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

concentration

Master the complex systems that shape the modern world, from cell phones to power grids. Gain the skills you need to make everyday technology more useful and accessible for people around the world.

Energy, Environment, and Sustainability

concentration

Gain the skills and experience to make a significant difference by addressing the challenges of sustainability and efficiency in a wide range of fields.

Mechanical Engineering

concentration

Master the machines, big and small, that make modern life possible. Use your skills to make life easier, more accessible, and more just.

Mechatronics

concentration

Gain skills and experience in robotics and automation—and graduate ready to lead in one of the most in-demand engineering fields.

International Designation

An accredited engineering program at a Christian university is a rare find. But at Calvin, we go a step further. Add an international designation to your degree and still graduate in four years.

Sustainability Designation

concentration

Add a sustainability designation to your degree, and show employers that ecological awareness is a key part of your skillset.

Biomedical Engineering

minor

Apply your engineering skills to solve today's most complex health and medical problems. Learn to create advanced tools and devices that will save and improve lives.

HONORS

Looking to stretch yourself further? Find even more collaboration and academic depth in one of Calvin’s two distinct honors programs.

Learn more about the Honors Scholars and Collegiate Scholars programs.

COURSES

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Graduate in four years

Work one-on-one with faculty to chart your college experience so you can graduate in four years—even when you study abroad. If you don’t know your concentration yet, you’ll start by exploring your options freely without adding semesters.

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Calvin’s Summer in Germany program

Reise nach Deutschland

Dreaming of studying abroad? Concerned about fitting the experience into the demanding engineering curriculum? That’s not a problem at Calvin. Calvin’s Summer in Germany program gets you exactly what you want: learning in a global city, career-relevant coursework, a stand-out experience on your résumé—and you'll still graduate in four years.

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Families from all economic backgrounds—many just like yours—are making Calvin work. Scholarships, grants and loans are the tools that make Calvin possible.

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