About
Welcome to the School of Engineering at Kent State University!
Engineering is about transforming ideas into innovative solutions that improve lives and shape the future. At Kent State Engineering, we are committed to educating the next generation of engineers through hands-on learning, rigorous academic, impactful research, and meaningful partnerships with industry, government agencies, and national laboratories.
Whether your interests are in robotics, aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, or sustainable energy, you will find an environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
Together with our exceptional faculty, staff, students, alumni, and industry partners, we are building a forward-looking School of Engineering where innovation drives discovery; education inspires achievement; and engineering serves society. We invite you to join us!
C. Charles Liang, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering was recently featured in U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best Colleges as the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio and in 2025 ranked #46 nationally in the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (non-doctoral).
The school also houses a number of research centers. These include:
- Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, a cybersecurity knowledge sharing and training center in North East Ohio, educating the community of Kent in cybersecurity and contributing to cybersecurity through active research.
- Digital Engineering Design Center, providing digital engineering lifecycle education and research opportunities to undergraduate students with year-long internships.
- Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center, a partnership with state government entities to strengthen cybersecurity education and workforce development.
