Engineering done differently
Hands-On. Career-Ready. UNI Engineering.
Engineering programs at the University of Northern Iowa are built for doers — offering hands-on experience and industry connections that lead to in-demand careers.
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Start building your future at UNI.
- Work on real-world projects, not just classroom assignments.
- 1-on-1 support from professors who know your name.
- Learn and practice in the newly renovated 100,000-square-foot UNI Applied Engineering Building.
- Work with the same tools and tech as industry pros.
- Iowa’s most affordable four-year engineering degrees.
- Practical skills that pay off.
Applied Engineering at UNI
Hands-On From Day One
You won’t just study engineering at UNI — you’ll build, test, prototype and problem-solve in state-of-the-art labs and classrooms built for real-world learning.
Connected to Industry
UNI’s strong partnerships with industry leaders mean internships, mentorships and job opportunities that start long before graduation.
In-Demand Skills
Our applied engineering programs are shaped by employer needs — so what you learn today, you’ll use tomorrow in fields like automation, manufacturing, design and more.
Flexible. Affordable. Transfer-Friendly.
We'll meet you where you are and take you where you want to be through personal advising and a lasting return on your investment.
Industry-crafted programs
UNI offers you in-demand degrees for in-demand careers.
- Automation Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Graphic Technology
- Industrial Management (online or in-person)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Physics & Engineering 3+2 Dual Degree
- Technology & Engineering Education
Why UNI for engineering? See for yourself!
