College of
Engineering and Innovation
- Do you have a passion to build, create and solve problems?
- Do you thrive in hands-on learning environments?
- Are you looking for a degree that leads to a meaningful career or that can help you advance in your current profession?
Then you’ll feel right at home in the BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation.
At BGSU, we focus on what matters most – preparing you for success in high-demand fields. We offer 21 undergraduate and graduate programs from aviation and engineering to visual communication technology, architecture and construction management. Our students gain invaluable practical experience through hands-on learning, a strong co-op program and access to cutting-edge facilities.
What sets apart the BGSU College of
Engineering and Innovation?
439
co-op students in 2025
217,000
co-op hours worked by students in 2025
$4.1M
earned by co-op students in 2025
It’s all about real-world experience
We don’t want our students to simply memorize concepts from a textbook. Our goal is for you to build, design and solve problems in real time. This hands-on approach is the most effective way to acquire the skills you need to launch a successful career. The majority of our classes are project-based or have lab components.
- Complete required, paid co-op experiences.
- Work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.
- Collaborate with industry partners to solve real-world problems.
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Co-ops
Every undergraduate in our college completes 1-3 paid co-ops. These semester-long experiences teach you how to:
- Navigate a job search
- Strengthen your workplace skills
- Build a professional network
Many students graduate not just with industry experience but with full-time job offers.
New Technology Engineering Innovation Center
Coming in spring 2026, the new Technology Engineering Innovation Center will be a game-changer for our students. The new building will have seven cutting-edge labs and the latest industry-grade equipment. You'll get to learn, experiment and create using the same tools professionals use – all in a space built to foster innovation and collaboration.
Industry partnerships
We rely on strong partnerships with industry leaders to keep pace with emerging trends and evolving workforce demands. Our partners help ensure that our curriculum, research and student experiences align with the needs of employers. They serve on advisory boards, mentor our students and often hire our students for co-ops or full-time roles.
Our partners collaborate closely with students and faculty to develop innovative solutions for complex, real-world challenges. This allows our students to gain valuable hands-on experience and opportunities to help shape the future of the industry.
During the co-op, I got to use the information and skills I’ve learned at BGSU and put them to the test in the real world. It’s a really neat way to see how the things we’re learning in class translate into industry. I was able to see almost every process that went into the project phase and see exactly how it worked.
– Daniel Mutti, construction management
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Updated: 10/24/2025 09:24AM