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Welcome to the Department of Engineering at Saint Louis University in Spain
The department is home to more than 20 faculty members who form an interconnected network of researchers and industry professionals contributing to the creation of new frontiers of modern science and engineering. Our students and faculty have access to world-renowned educational resources and outstanding lab facilities. In keeping with the Jesuit tradition of promoting the development of the whole person, the Engineering programs include the Core Curriculum of Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology. This Core provides a framework for acquiring a broad foundation of knowledge in the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. At the same time, the Core fosters intellectual inquiry, ethical decision making, and effective communication across the disciplines.
Saint Louis University engineering degrees have a dual nature. They are recognized in Spain (our Madrid campus is the only U.S. University recognized by the Consejería de Educación y Cultura, the higher education authority of Madrid's provincial government) and the U.S. The Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the agency for accreditation of engineering curricula in the U.S. We invite you to join us!
Please explore the Degree Programs websites for detailed information on our faculty, programs, and research.
Two Campuses and One Degree
Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus Engineering academic curricula are completely integrated with those of Parks College of the Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri. The students can transfer freely between the two campuses over the course of their undergraduate degree program. Students who begin an Engineering program at the Madrid Campus transfer to Parks College in St. Louis to complete their degrees.
While the University’s two-campus engineering programs aim to educate students to become competent and disciplined engineering professionals, by studying for two years in Madrid, Spain, Saint Louis University’s engineering program provides students the opportunity to distinguish themselves in their profession immediately upon graduation by studying and learning Spanish, a language of increasing demand in the industrial field in the United States and elsewhere.
Why Study Engineering?
Engineers belong to the greatest profession in the world, responsible for almost everything that makes life worth living - from leisure activities to medical treatment, mobile communications to modern transport systems. Engineering degrees can lead to a vast number of career opportunities, with graduates in demand in almost every sector of the economy. Within each engineering field, there are opportunities in research, design, development and tests, as well as management, production, marketing and sales. A degree can also provide a passport into the world of education.
Professional engineers also stand a better chance of becoming a chief executive than any other professional.
If you are considering studying engineering at SLU-Madrid then you should know that we're a small academic community with a passion for innovation and intense intellectual curiosity where it's relatively easy to find your niche, be known for yourself, and connect with people as colleagues and friends.
Special Attributes of this Program
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements to engineering degree programs are based on a combination of secondary school grades, college admission test scores, co-curricular activities and attempted college course work, as well as other indicators of the applicant’s ability and character. This process respects the nondiscrimination policy of the University and is designed to select a qualified, competent and diverse student body with high standards of scholarship and character, consistent with the mission of the University.
Spanish and international students normally enroll in our intensive English as a Second Language(ESL) program during their first year of study.
In addition to the general admission and matriculation requirements of the University, Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus has the following additional requirements. The recommended academic requirements for particular programs are as follows:
| Freshman | Transfer | |
| Bachelor of Science | GPA | GPA |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3.00 | 2.70 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3.00 | 2.70 |
| Computer Engineering | 2.50 | 2.70 |
| Civil Engineering | 3.00 | 2.70 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2.50 | 2.70 |
| Interdisciplinary Engineering | 3.00 | 2.70 |
| Engineering Physics | 2.50 | 2.70 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3.00 | 2.70 |
For admission into the above programs it is recommended that a student have fifteen units of high school work:
a. Three or four English
b. Four or more Mathematics - Algebra I and II, Geometry, and mathematics with a focus on trigonometry prior to or during the senior year, such as Pre-Calculus (Algebra II with Trigonometry is not sufficient). Students should be prepared to start the first semester freshmen year in Calculus I or higher.
c. Three or four sciences – General Science, Introduction to Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
d. Two or three Social Sciences - History, Psychology, or Sociology
e. Three electives
The Degree Programs available within engineering include the following:
Students Seeking a Subject Minor?
Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering may be pursued as a subject minor by undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in any degree program. Those minors are intended to supplement one of Saint Louis University degrees and are designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge of Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering beyond their major field of study. Completion of these minor programs of study will be recognized on the Degree diploma. To receive the minor, students must take the required courses from the classes listed for the subject minor.
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Study Abroad Sciences, Computer Science, and Engineering that really enrich you
Saint Louis University-Madrid Campus offers a study abroad experience for science and engineering students in their sophomore or junior years for up to two semesters. All science and engineering courses are taught in English. All engineering courses are accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology in the U.S.). In addition to these courses, students may enroll in a variety of other classes. The University boasts of four fully-equipped computer labs, as well as physics, biology, chemistry and engineering labs. Students have access to a small campus reference library and to public and private libraries in Madrid.
For the complete current listing of courses, visit our Study Abroad Web >>
