FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
Learn More
Florida Atlantic’s HPS Team Wins Second Place at International Submarine Race
Florida Atlantic’s HPS Team Wins Second Place at International Submarine Race
Learn More
FPL AND FAU ENGINEERING UNVEIL NEW AI-ENABLED CENTER
FPL and FAU Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled Center
Learn More

 

 
 

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science is internationally recognized for cutting edge research and education in the areas of Computer Science and Artificial intelligence (AI), Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Ocean Engineering.

Research conducted by our faculty and their teams expose our students to technology innovations that push the current state of the art of the disciplines. The College research efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Education (DOEd), the State of Florida, and Industry.

The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science offers 34 degree programs at the Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. level with a modern twist that bear specializations in areas of national priority such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internet of things, transportation and supply chain management, and data science. New degree programs include Masters of Science in AI (first in FL), Bachelors and Masters of Science in Data Science and Analytics, Ph.D. in Transportation and Environmental Engineering and the new Professional Masters of Science and Ph.D. in Computer Science for working professionals.

 
News
Dimitris Pados, Ph.D., principal investigator, professor, director of the CA-AI and a fellow of FAU I-SENSE in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
FAU Engineering Lands U.S. DOD Grant for Testing Connected AI Autonomy
The Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence will develop a platform for testing connected AI autonomy, placing FAU as a national leader in next-gen networked AI autonomous systems research.
Learn More
Autonomous Networking for Autonomous AI
Autonomous Networking for Autonomous AI
Tools powered by artificial intelligence are getting better at talking with people. Experts at Florida Atlantic University have their eyes on a future where AI devices are better at talking with each other.
Learn More
New Biomedical Engineering Department readies students for healthcare tech jobs
New Biomedical Engineering Department readies students for healthcare tech jobs
From X-Rays to kidney dialysis to gene editing, each wave of technological advancement has pushed the frontier of medical care by applying an understanding of human biology to new discoveries in imaging, computing and mechanics....
Learn More
In the U.S., credit card fraud costs $5 billion annually, identity theft adds $16.4 billion, and Medicare fraud drains $60 billion each year.
Busted! Engineers Revolutionize Fraud Detection with Machine Learning
Fraud is widespread in the United States and increasingly driven by technology. For example, 93% of credit card fraud now involves remote account access, not physical theft. In 2023, fraud losses surpassed $10 billion for...
Learn More
AI hands doing sign language
Engineers Bring Sign Language to ‘Life’ Using AI
FAU engineering researchers have developed an innovative interpretation system using AI, which translates American Sign Language gestures into text in real time with 98.2% accuracy.
Learn More
Waseem Asghar, Ph.D., principal investigator, a professor and associate chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
FAU Secures $1.3M NIH Grant for HIV Self-Test Technology Breakthrough
FAU engineering and biomedical researchers are working to meet a critical global health need by developing a reliable, rapid and affordable HIV test for early detection, with an expected cost of under $5.
Learn More
Events
Community Outreach
Group of people smiling
2025 Institute of Transportation Engineers - Student Leadership Summit
From January 31 to February 1, 2025, the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University proudly hosted the 2025 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Leadership Summit, an engaging...
Learn More
Students for the STEM Kit Workshop
STEM Kit Workshop
The College of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with Women of Tomorrow and Consumer Energy Education Foundation, hosted a STEM Kit Workshop for high school students from Coconut Creek High School. The workshop...
Learn More
Engineer the Future Day 2024
Engineer the Future Day 2024
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted "Engineer the Future Day 2024" on October 16, welcoming over 300 local students. The event featured interactive research showcases, university...
Learn More

Cybersecurity

Explore a career in Cybersecurity! Defend against digital threats with expert guidance and training.

Connected Autonomy & AI

Find out the latest information about Connected Autonomy and AI with news, events and more!

Professional Programs

Strengthen or develop new skills with our professional programs designed specifically for working professionals.

By the Numbers
No. 1
Fastest-Rising Engineering College in the US
No. 92
Among Public Institutions
$46M
Active Sponsored Research Portfolio
FY23
Top Job
Placement Rate
SUS Engineering Colleges
190%↑
Growth in External Research Funding
FY23
63%
1st College Choice for Incoming Freshman

 

Spotlight Stories
Annabella Zamora

Student

Annabella Zamora

Annabella Victoria Zamora, a dedicated Computer Engineering student at Florida Atlantic University is a shining example of leadership and passion in the field of engineering.

Read More
Andre Jones

Alumni

Andre Jones

FAU Honors 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees along with Distinguished Alumni

Read More
FAU Photonics Lab

Center & Lab

Photonics Lab

At Florida Atlantic, Mahsa Ranji is a dynamic force in the field of biophotonics. As an Associate Professor and an I-SENSE Fellow, she leads the Biophotonics Research Lab.

Read More
Ranking and Accreditations
U.S. News Report
Best Undergraduate Computer Science

Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2024

Best Undergraduate Computer Science

Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2022

ABET Accreditation

Proud member of ABET, the premiere accreditation agency for natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.