Prospective Students

Students examine the vibrational spectra of ball bearings to determine their damage during mechanical engineering professor Doug Kelley’s Music, vibrations, and frequency analysis lab, part of the course ME 240: Fundamentals of Instrumentation & Measurement.

The world needs skilled engineers to help solve problems, big and small.

With the US Labor Bureau of Statistics projecting a faster than average growth for all engineering and architecture jobs, we know the need for skilled engineers will only continue to grow.

The Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences will not only give you the foundation to succeed in engineering, but also the networking skills to secure the job of your dreams.

Hajim Alumni Career Outcomes

  • 94%Positive Career Outcome

    According to a survey of the Hajim School class of 2025 conducted by the Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, about 45 percent of new graduates reported working and 47 percent reported continuing education.

  • $85,467Average Salary

    On average our graduates are earning $85,467 at their first destination after graduating. Some of the top employers for the Hajim School class of 2025 include Microsoft, Bank of America, Amazon, and Bloomberg.

Students are seen during a tour of the Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC), URNano facility and High Content Imaging Core (HCIC, (electron microscopy facility (SEM).

Get Experience

Hajim students work alongside our faculty and researchers using state of the art equipment in specialized laboratories. In these labs, students get hands-on experience using the same equipment professionals use in the field—preparing them for careers in a variety of industries, as well as giving them the experience they need to pursue their own research in a higher education setting.

Explore our labs
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Visit Us

The University offers daily campus tours to give prospective students an inside look at the academic world, outside of the classroom for engineering students. A current student tour guide will walk with you around the River Campus while sharing their personal experiences and answering your questions along the way. Engineering-focused tours are available.

Schedule a tour
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Apply Today

The University of Rochester’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions can guide you through our admissions process. They are your go-to source for important tuition and financial aid information, as well as advice on the college application process.

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Reach Out

  • Applying

    For general questions about applying to the University and student life, contact the Office of Admissions.

    Office of Admissions

  • Academics

    For questions about department offerings and opportunities, contact the department or program directly.

    Departments and Programs

  • Advising

    For specific questions on academic policies, contact an academic advisor or email hajimschool@ur.rochester.edu.

    Hajim School Advisors