Academics

Offering leading engineering programs for more than 100 years is no simple task. Just ask any of our nearly 20,000 graduates. They'll tell you we know our stuff. At Idaho, we educate tomorrow's leaders through a rigorous, yet flexible mix of lectures, laboratory work and innovative team projects.

No matter where your strengths and interests lie, we have a program for you. Not sure which specialty would be the right fit? Here is a breakdown of the programs at Idaho:

Biological & Agricultural Engineers integrate applied biology into the fundamental principles of engineering for the purpose of designing processes and systems that influence, control or utilize biological materials and organisms to benefit humanity.

Chemical Engineers combine the sciences of chemistry and biology with the discipline of engineering to work in such broad fields as energy, semiconductors, petrochemicals, biofuels, petroleum and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and emerging areas such as biomedical and nanomaterials.

Civil Engineers apply scientific principles to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of public and private infrastructure such as highways, bridges, buildings, water resources systems, airports, and a wide variety of other constructed projects.

Computer Engineers are designing future generations of computers and microprocessors that are embedded in a wide variety of products that we use each day, as well as specialized firmware and software that are involved in industrial processes or in the exploration of space.

Computer Scientists transform ideas into algorithms that are then programmed for computer applications. It is a broad discipline that is changing the way we interact with each other and the world, with an ever-growing array of opportunities in both the development and application of computer software.

Electrical Engineers design circuits and microelectronic devices using both analog and digital electronics. They are also involved in the production, transportation and application of electric power, electromagnetics, computers, communication and control systems, and the packaging of electronic devices for specific application.

Materials Engineers use an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological properties of materials to select materials for specific applications, to design alloys and composites with desired properties, and to develop new applications for unique materials.

Mechanical Engineers apply the principles of science and technology to convert the energy from natural resources to provide power for lighting, heating, cooling and transportation. They design machines to power industry and to transport people and goods on land, through the air, and into space. They design processes and machines that manufacture products for everyday use.