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School of Science and Engineering

Engineers design humanity’s future

At Saint Louis University, we are the doers, the makers, the problem solvers.

It might be the robotic device we develop that makes surgery less invasive, the improvements we create for public safety networks, the infrastructure we design to provide clean water, the non-opioid solutions we discover to treat neuropathic pain or the next-generation of pilots we educate to lead the future of aviation.

At the School of Science and Engineering, you’ll gain the skills to become a technically proficient and socially responsible leader. We prepare you to be a practitioner, a leader and a thinker ready to change the world.


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Academic Areas

The School of Science and Engineering at SLU houses eight academic departments, which offer more than 45 majors and minor programs and 20 graduate degrees and certificates.

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Undergraduate
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Master’s
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Doctoral
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A male professor demonstrates how to use a piece of lab equipment to a group of three students. He holds a black and red wire in his hands.

Meet The Faculty

The faculty of the School of Science and Engineering work closely with students to develop their technical expertise and spark their innovative spirit.

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By the Numbers

8

academic departments in the School of Science and Engineering

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32%

increase in degrees granted by the school over five years

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15,000

living alumni

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Science and Engineering News

Keep up with the latest headlines, research and achievements from the School of Science and Engineering.

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SLU Students Can Join Project to Send an Experiment to the International Space Station

Saint Louis University undergraduate students are invited to join a fall learning challenge to send a science experiment to the International Space Station as part of Mission 22 of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). SLU’s experiment will be flown to the International Space Station, along with others from around the country, in summer 2027.

SLU Launches Next-Generation Geospatial Center to Power Innovation in St. Louis and Beyond

The new center will advance geospatial research and foster collaboration that addresses societal challenges locally and globally. The center integrates emerging technologies such as GeoAI, quantum sensing, and advanced analytics to convert data into actionable insights and impact.

SLU Expands Leadership in Quantum Science, Engineering

Saint Louis University is establishing itself as a premier Midwest hub for quantum innovation through strategic academic investments. Led by renowned scholar Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., the university is actively training the next generation of specialists to tackle complex technological challenges.

Contact Us

Phone
314-977-8371
Email
slu_sse@slu.edu
Location
Sinquefield Science and Engineering Center
240 Grand Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63103