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School of Science and Engineering

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You’re a changemaker, a researcher, an innovator. You’re motivated by the mysteries of science. You’re curious about the structures and systems that make our world work. You’re ready to turn your knowledge into impact, either here on Earth or hundreds of miles into space.

Backed by a history of excellence, Saint Louis University’s School of Science and Engineering prepares students to shape what's next. Here, you’ll find devoted faculty to guide you, hands-on research that fuels your curiosity, and a college experience that will prepare you for success inside the classroom, as well as the world beyond it.

The School of Science and Engineering offers degrees in aerospace and mechanical engineering, aviation science, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, and earth, environmental and geospatial science.


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Welcome to St. Louis

There's always something to do in St. Louis. As an aspiring aviation, engineering or science professional, you'll have access to career opportunities, extracurricular activities and so much more.

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Science and Engineering News

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

With a $4.1 Million Agreement, Saint Louis University's Geospatial Center Will Train Federal Workforce

Saint Louis University's Geospatial Center has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from the federal government's GEOINT Learning Through Academic Program (GLAP) to develop training for the geospatial sciences.

Giant Fluctuations of Focused Light Reveal Hidden Correlations in Complex Media

Saint Louis University-led research in collaboration with Sorbonne Université reveals that giant fluctuations in wavefront-shaping enhancement provide a sensitive probe of hidden correlations in complex scattering media.

Saint Louis University Students to Send Experiment to the International Space Station

Saint Louis University students will design and 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.

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Two students stand beside a post presentation for the American Society of Civil Engineers while speaking to someone across the table.

Student Life

You’ll learn a lot in the classroom but your college experience goes far beyond that. As a student in SLU's School of Science and Engineering, you’ll have access to more than 25 SSE student groups, a city filled with networking and career opportunities, and study abroad programs that fit your schedule.

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Cutting-Edge Facilities

When we say you’ll get hands-on experience as a student in the School of Science and Engineering, we mean it. With dozens of innovative lab spaces, high-end equipment and modern learning environments, you’ll get the practical expertise you need to thrive after graduation.

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Sinquefield Science and Engineering Center

The 90,000-square-foot, three-story building is where students and faculty learn, collaborate and experiment together.

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Center for Aviation Science

The Center for Aviation Science is housed at the St. Louis Downtown Airport and hosts a versatile aircraft fleet.

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Research Lab Spaces

Dozens of research labs, programs and offices provide students and faculty with opportunities to pursue research endeavors.

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Facilities and Equipment

Get hands-on experience with professional equipment and machinery in the SSE's classroom spaces.

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Location
Sinquefield Science and Engineering Center
240 Grand Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63103