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Inamori School of Engineering

Who We Are

Alfred University's engineers imagine the future and make it happen. You will be a part of a university that is alive with ideas that become the inventions, solutions and breakthroughs to solve tomorrow's problems. Alfred University is home to some of the highest ranking engineering programs in the country. Want to learn what makes us so special? 

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World-Class Research

Research at the Inamori School of Engineering draws the attention of engineering minds from around the world. Here, students and faculty work side-by-side to discover new phenomena, design new solutions and products and develop advanced manufacturing methods necessary to make a global impact.

Hands-On Experience, Day One

At Alfred, you don't have to wait until you're a grad student: Hands-on, practical training in the labs starts the day your classes start.
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Research Centers

Our on-campus research centers partner with state technology agencies and the National Science Foundation to answer the biggest STEM questions facing society. As a student here, you can play a role.

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Student-to-Faculty

Small class sizes and a 13-to-one student/faculty ratio means you're able to build long-lasting relationships with faculty who know you by name and become life-long mentors.

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Money For Research

With our Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program, you benefit from ample research opportunities in your field of engineering with plenty of funding to go around.

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Majors

With seven undergraduate and six graduate majors to choose from, Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering prepares students to enter the workforce with their BS, MS, or even their PhD.

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Engineering Short Courses

For those interested in increasing their expertise in the field of ceramics and glasses, or for those just being introduced, our engineering short courses are a great option.

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Annual Award Lectures

The Inamori School of Engineering hosts three annual lectures for fall and spring semesters. In addition, the School of Engineering hosts and co-sponsors many important conferences as a part of our Continuing Education Program for industry and professionals.

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Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering First-Year Experience

The Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering First-Year Experience program is designed to help first year students transition smoothly into college from high school.

Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology

Alfred University's CACT is one of 15 Centers for Advanced Technology located across New York State created to speed technology transfer from universities to the marketplace.

Digital Lab

Alfred University's Digital Lab consists of digital fabrication equipment that is available to all students, faculty, and staff in the School of Art and Design and the School of Engineering.

Engineering Facilities

Discover the innovative spaces that support hands-on learning, advanced research, and real-world engineering experience. From cutting-edge laboratories to collaborative design studios, our facilities are built to empower the next generation of engineers. All Alfred Facilities
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