Pursue a Degree in Engineering

Powered by a paid co-op, your degree will prepare you for a breakthrough career.

Here, hands-on learning will fuel your professional growth. Pair a paid co-op experience with an internship and graduate (on time!) with a year of on-the-job experience. Dive into student-faculty research as early as your first year. With eight engineering majors to choose from, you'll develop the specialized skills you need to unlock your potential.

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Launch Into a Paid Co-op

Work for eight months, get paid, graduate in four years—it’s all possible through our engineering co-op program. As you trade traditional courses for paid work experience, you’ll earn credits toward your degree and on-the-job training that will distinguish your resume. Many students also complete a 4-month internship, which gives them a year of work experience before they graduate. 

Find Your Second Home

With Widener's campus as your home base, you'll experience the best of the Philadelphia area:

  • Center City Philadelphia, with access to rich job opportunities and premier attractions
  • Historic suburbs, complete with cafes, shops, and restaurants
  • Mass transportation, including Amtrak, SEPTA, and Philadelphia International Airport
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Go for Honors

Elevate your education as part of our Engineering Honors Program. Built for top-performing students, this program incorporates a wide range of experiences, from leadership training to service projects. Students in this program graduate with a certificate of honors in engineering.

Find Your Major

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Biomedical Engineering

Explore complex living systems to improve the quality of human life. You'll study the intersection of engineering and medical technology.

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Chemical Engineering

Use chemistry, physics, and mathematics to advance critical industrial processes—like the development of fuel and discovery of new pharmaceuticals.

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Civil Engineering

Design buildings, highways, water purification systems, and more as you prepare to work in areas related to natural environment and human-made infrastructure.

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Construction Management

Lead projects that range from constructing and revamping roads to creating new power infrastructure and environmental remediation initiatives.

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Electrical Engineering

Immerse yourself in modern technology and prepare for a wide range of careers, from electronics and telecommunications to power generation and distribution.

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International Engineering

Learn to solve global engineering challenges through international study and professional experiences. 

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Mechanical Engineering

Invest in modern technology as you tackle projects ranging from renewable energy to medical device manufacturing.

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Robotics Engineering

Create automated, intelligent systems that perform tasks faster, safer, and more accurately than humans. You'll secure a job in a breakthrough industry.

Engineering Highlights

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National College of Distinction

Recognized for top-quality teaching, student engagement, and successful outcomes.

8-Month Paid Co-Op

Gain up to 8 months of compensated work experience and still graduate within 4 years. 

17:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Small class sizes allow faculty to make you the priority.

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Region's 1st Undergraduate Robotics Engineering Major

Widener offers Pennsylvania’s first undergraduate robotics major, and one of very few nationwide.

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