Lyle Home | SMU Lyle School of Engineering Engineer Your Future Join students and faculty from around the globe to harness innovative research, engineer the future and tackle societal challenges. Visit All We're Missing is You At SMU Lyle School of Engineering, students are encouraged across all fields of study to “Think Big, Do Good®.” At Lyle, that mission directive calls us to fulfill our role as builders, creators, researchers, and innovators of the highest caliber. Our enterprising spirit forges new pathways and encourages our students to boldly solve problems on a global scale, from developing distribution plans that ensure access to clean water to inventing pH sensors that predict when food has spoiled in real time. Visit Request Information Apply Why SMU Lyle? Nestled in the vibrant city of Dallas, our welcoming community awaits you Top rated Best Grad Schools – Engineering and Computer Science (Money Magazine 2024) 3 out of 4 of SMU Lyle undergraduates receive scholarships and/or financial aid 4 out of 5 of SMU Lyle engineering departments ranked in the top 100 (U.S. News & World Report 2024) 28% of SMU Lyle School of Engineering students are women 90.2% Of SMU Lyle grads employed within six months after graduation. 9:1 average graduate student-to-faculty ratio Video We are Lyle Our students and alumni are changing the world - conceptualizing safer and more efficient bridges, developing self-sustainable communities, applying engineering in medicine, and more. Departments Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Science Electrical & Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Multidisciplinary Programs Operations Research & Engineering Management Calendar of Events See All Events IEEE DCAS 2026 highlights convergence and the future of computing at SMU Lyle Events IEEE DCAS 2026 at SMU Lyle highlights AI, quantum computing and cybersecurity convergence shaping the future of engineering. April 15, 2026 CEE Endowed Professor Named Julian Hinds Award Honoree Lyle News Newly appointed ASCE Fellow and Julian Hinds Award winner Barbara Minsker reflects on a career of growth, possibility and uplifting women in engineering. April 07, 2026 AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure Lyle News Innovative collaboration unites industry and academia to develop the next generation of leaders for AI in infrastructure. April 01, 2026 Learning to build and belong at SMU Lyle Alumni Meet Brianna Navarro ’24 — mechanical engineering alumna and Bell Flight defense engineer whose path to success was shaped by lifting others. March 13, 2026 Centers & Institutes Caruth Institute for Engineering Education Caruth Institute for Engineering Education Empowering U.S. high school graduates with enthusiasm and knowledge to pursue the engineering careers required to compete in a global economy. Caruth Institute Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing Combining research innovation and industry partnerships to explore how digital twins, AI, virtual reality, and more will shape the future of manufacturing. Explore the Center Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security Advancing the science, policy, application and education of cyber security through basic and problem-driven, interdisciplinary research. Deason Institute Hart Center for Engineering Leadership Hart Center for Engineering Leadership At the Hart Center, we pair an elite technical education with exceptional leadership and professional development skills to produce world-changing engineers. Hart Center Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship In partnership with SMU Cox, HI-TIE creates a blend of engineering and business students working together to produce and commercialize new technologies, innovations and research. Hart Institute Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity A national and international hub partnering with business leaders, academia, NGOs and government to develop solutions for local and global challenges. Hunt Institute Search the SMU website Submit Popular Searches Apply Now Undergraduate Graduate Support Lyle Request info Schedule a visit Apply now