Santa Clara University (SCU) is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending high-tech innovation with a deep social consciousness rooted in the Jesuit educational tradition. Committed to leaving the world a better place, SCU pursues new technology, encourages creativity, and fosters an entrepreneurial mindset across all of its programs. The university's mission is to shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers — professionals who are not only technically excellent but ethically grounded and socially responsible.
The SCU School of Engineering is guided by a mission that goes beyond technical mastery: to educate engineers empowered with the ability and drive to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Rooted in Jesuit, Catholic values and a commitment to the highest standards of academic and ethical achievement, the School of Engineering is dedicated to fueling students' intellectual curiosity in service of building a more just, humane, and sustainable world. Here, engineering is not just a profession — it is a vocation grounded in purpose.
At the graduate level, SCU Engineering offers master's and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines, including computer science and engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, bioengineering, and more, with flexible study options available for both full-time students and working professionals. Graduate students benefit from small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and direct access to Silicon Valley's thriving technology ecosystem — one of the most concentrated hubs of engineering innovation and industry partnership in the world. Research at SCU Engineering spans areas including artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, and biomedical technologies, reflecting the school's commitment to tackling the real-world problems that matter most. Graduates leave not only as skilled engineers but as whole persons — ready to lead with both competence and conscience in a rapidly evolving world.
