Being a ‘Cane Engineer goes well beyond the classroom. Year-round, dozens of organizations and CoE events grant you the opportunity to gain hands on experience, develop career altering professional skills, and learn what it means to be a part of our family from our very own alumni. When you are a ‘Cane Engineer, you will find yourself immersed in a unique student life, unmatched by that of any other University in the world. Only as a ‘Cane Engineer will you have the opportunity to work on breakthrough scientific research and visit Facebook’s Headquarters, all in the same week.
At the University of Miami’s College of Engineering, students have the opportunity to expand their horizons both socially and professionally, giving them a balanced competitive edge in the modern world. As a student at the University of Miami, you can rebuild engines, develop new technology for NASA, snorkel in the rich seas of the Keys, and explore Wynwood’s art scene. The rich and diverse student life at the University of Miami’s College of Engineering is inevitably a worthy reflection of a serious research institution with over fifty years of continuous growth, located in the culturally diverse gateway to the Americas. With over two dozen engineering orgs, cutting edge research opportunities, and 300 plus student organizations throughout the University of Miami, a flourishing student life is a fact. So get involved in the CoE, stretch your wings across the University, and make life lasting memories in the breathtaking city of Miami. Get excited for an unforgettable experience, and lastly, welcome to the University of Miami’s College of Engineering.
Go 'Canes!
Recommended Computer Hardware
Fall 2022
Starting Fall 2022, all software required in your classes will be installed on your laptop. You will find out more about this during the new student orientation meeting.
All engineering software runs on Intel/AMD-based Windows operating system computers. Engineering software will not run-on Apple hardware (MacBooks, iMacs etc.). So, do not get Apple hardware.
Recommended Minimum Configuration:
- Operating System: Windows with the latest updates and patches
- Processor: Intel i7 processor or equivalent (AMD) or better
- Memory: 16 GB or more
- Hard Disk Storage: 1000 GB (1TB) or more
- Display: 15-inch or larger (higher the resolution the better)
- Graphics Hardware: A dedicated graphics card is very highly recommended
- Additional Hardware: External 3 button mouse, video camera, Wi-Fi
- Please get at least 3 years of hardware support
- Please get at least 3 years of accidental damage support
