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About BCOE | Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
About BCOE
About
the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
As part of the University of California, Riverside — the nation’s leader in social mobility — the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering embodies the promise of public research at its best. Here in Inland Southern California, engineers are not only trained to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world — they are empowered to shape it.
At BCOE, discovery and opportunity move forward together. Our students and faculty advance nationally recognized research in artificial intelligence, clean air and sustainable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. From the world’s largest indoor atmospheric chamber to cutting-edge nanofabrication facilities, our campus is a living laboratory where bold ideas become measurable impact.
But engineering at BCOE is about more than innovation. It is about access. It is about leadership. It is about preparing engineers from diverse backgrounds with the technical foundation and adaptive skills to serve evolving industries and strengthen the nation’s technological edge.
More than 3,800 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students call BCOE home. They collaborate across disciplines, partner with industry, conduct hands-on research, and graduate prepared to lead in positions that demand teamwork, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
Rooted in the Inland Empire and connected to California’s innovation economy, BCOE serves as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized leader in engineering research and education — and to build the profile of a Top 25 engineering school.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
EXPLORE RESEARCH
ADMISSIONS
Our Mission
To produce engineers from diverse backgrounds with the educational foundation and adaptive skills to serve rapidly evolving technology industries; to conduct nationally recognized research that strengthens the nation’s technical leadership; to advance both fundamental and applied engineering knowledge; and to serve as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility in the Inland Empire.
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EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
Discovery drives everything we do.
At BCOE, faculty and students advance nationally recognized research across artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. Our work addresses complex challenges facing California, the nation, and the world.
Our facilities reflect that ambition. From the world’s largest indoor atmospheric simulation chamber to advanced nanofabrication and imaging systems, BCOE provides the infrastructure necessary to move ideas from theory to real-world application.
Research at BCOE strengthens national competitiveness while driving innovation across the Inland Empire and California’s technology economy.
EXPLORE RESEARCH
BCOE AT A GLANCE
4000+
Undergraduate Students
900+
Graduate Students
150+
Award-Winning Faculty
75+
Fellows of Professional Societies
57
National Science Foundation CAREER Awards
3
National Academy of Inventors Fellows
25+
Engineering Degree Programs
12
Research Centers
12
Areas of Impact
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Excellence begins with people.
BCOE is home to 149 award-winning faculty, including Fellows of professional societies, National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipients, and members of the National Academy of Inventors. Their work shapes industry standards, informs federal research priorities, and advances both fundamental and applied engineering knowledge.
Beyond their research achievements, our faculty are dedicated mentors who engage students in discovery, design, and innovation from the earliest stages of their education.
MEET BCOE LEADERSHIP
EDUCATING FUTURE ENGINEERS
Engineering education at BCOE is rigorous, hands-on, and forward-looking.
BCOE offers more than 25 engineering degree programs across bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and online pathways. Every eligible undergraduate engineering program is accredited by ABET, ensuring alignment with the highest professional standards.
Students learn in collaborative environments where theory meets application — conducting research with faculty, completing senior design projects with industry partners, and gaining experience through internships and co-ops. They graduate prepared for leadership in industries that demand technical expertise, adaptability, and ethical responsibility.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
DRIVING REGIONAL IMPACT
Engineering at BCOE is not only about discovery — it is about opportunity.
As a public research institution rooted in Inland Southern California, BCOE expands access to engineering education, prepares first-generation college students for high-impact careers, and partners with industry leaders to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Through research, education, and collaboration, BCOE serves as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility while contributing to California’s global competitiveness.
SUPPORT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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About BCOE
About
the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
As part of the University of California, Riverside — the nation’s leader in social mobility — the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering embodies the promise of public research at its best. Here in Inland Southern California, engineers are not only trained to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world — they are empowered to shape it.
At BCOE, discovery and opportunity move forward together. Our students and faculty advance nationally recognized research in artificial intelligence, clean air and sustainable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. From the world’s largest indoor atmospheric chamber to cutting-edge nanofabrication facilities, our campus is a living laboratory where bold ideas become measurable impact.
But engineering at BCOE is about more than innovation. It is about access. It is about leadership. It is about preparing engineers from diverse backgrounds with the technical foundation and adaptive skills to serve evolving industries and strengthen the nation’s technological edge.
More than 3,800 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students call BCOE home. They collaborate across disciplines, partner with industry, conduct hands-on research, and graduate prepared to lead in positions that demand teamwork, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
Rooted in the Inland Empire and connected to California’s innovation economy, BCOE serves as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized leader in engineering research and education — and to build the profile of a Top 25 engineering school.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
EXPLORE RESEARCH
ADMISSIONS
Our Mission
To produce engineers from diverse backgrounds with the educational foundation and adaptive skills to serve rapidly evolving technology industries; to conduct nationally recognized research that strengthens the nation’s technical leadership; to advance both fundamental and applied engineering knowledge; and to serve as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility in the Inland Empire.
VIEW RANKINGS
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
Discovery drives everything we do.
At BCOE, faculty and students advance nationally recognized research across artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. Our work addresses complex challenges facing California, the nation, and the world.
Our facilities reflect that ambition. From the world’s largest indoor atmospheric simulation chamber to advanced nanofabrication and imaging systems, BCOE provides the infrastructure necessary to move ideas from theory to real-world application.
Research at BCOE strengthens national competitiveness while driving innovation across the Inland Empire and California’s technology economy.
EXPLORE RESEARCH
BCOE AT A GLANCE
4000+
Undergraduate Students
900+
Graduate Students
150+
Award-Winning Faculty
75+
Fellows of Professional Societies
57
National Science Foundation CAREER Awards
3
National Academy of Inventors Fellows
25+
Engineering Degree Programs
12
Research Centers
12
Areas of Impact
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Excellence begins with people.
BCOE is home to 149 award-winning faculty, including Fellows of professional societies, National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipients, and members of the National Academy of Inventors. Their work shapes industry standards, informs federal research priorities, and advances both fundamental and applied engineering knowledge.
Beyond their research achievements, our faculty are dedicated mentors who engage students in discovery, design, and innovation from the earliest stages of their education.
MEET BCOE LEADERSHIP
EDUCATING FUTURE ENGINEERS
Engineering education at BCOE is rigorous, hands-on, and forward-looking.
BCOE offers more than 25 engineering degree programs across bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and online pathways. Every eligible undergraduate engineering program is accredited by ABET, ensuring alignment with the highest professional standards.
Students learn in collaborative environments where theory meets application — conducting research with faculty, completing senior design projects with industry partners, and gaining experience through internships and co-ops. They graduate prepared for leadership in industries that demand technical expertise, adaptability, and ethical responsibility.
EXPLORE PROGRAMS
DRIVING REGIONAL IMPACT
Engineering at BCOE is not only about discovery — it is about opportunity.
As a public research institution rooted in Inland Southern California, BCOE expands access to engineering education, prepares first-generation college students for high-impact careers, and partners with industry leaders to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Through research, education, and collaboration, BCOE serves as a catalyst for industrial growth and social mobility while contributing to California’s global competitiveness.
SUPPORT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Let us help you with your search