From hands-on experience to in-demand careers, UW-Platteville offers innovative engineering and construction degrees that build a solid foundation for your future. If you enjoy dreaming big, experimenting, and solving problems, this is the right place for you. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has earned its reputation as one of the top engineering schools in Wisconsin and that tradition of excellence carries into all our STEM programming.
We love big dreams. Whether your dream job is in construction, augmented reality, or robotics, our engineering and engineering technology programs can put you on the path to reaching your goal.
Our small class sizes and modern facilities mean you’ll have opportunities to do hands-on learning with state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology. For example, in our Engineering Technology program, you’ll study robotic systems and experiment with creating inventions that could solve real-world problems.
Innovative Programming
For future engineers, UW-Platteville is a smart investment. We offer the best engineering programs in Wisconsin. We’re the best for students who want to innovate, tackle challenges, and create solutions. Our graduates drive innovation at top companies in the Midwest, across the country and around the world. Our programs include:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Technology Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering – offering an emphasis in Biomedical Engineering
- Software Engineering

First-Class Facilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities and labs provide the perfect place to explore your interests and collaborate with faculty mentors on undergraduate research. Sesquicentennial Hall features living-learning classrooms, a green roof, and the Huff Family Innovation Center with shop space that includes equipment for metalworking, woodworking, digital fabrication, electronics, video production, and textile work. Plus many other features focused on sustainability and hands-on learning.

Practical and Affordable
UW-Platteville tuition ranks among the lowest in the state of Wisconsin, and tuition savings programs provide a discount on out-of-state tuition for students from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. You’ll spend less on a world-class education than your peers in comparable programs at other universities. Plus, we offer a wide range of scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

Nationally Recognized Women in STEM Program
UW-Platteville’s award-winning Women in STEM program has helped the university grow the number of women enrolled in STEM fields by 60% in the past decade.

Join the Next Generation of Engineers
Learn more about top engineering programs at UW-Platteville. Plus, schedule a campus visit—you’ll meet peers and professors, explore cutting-edge labs, and discover all the opportunities available to you.