Welcome!
Swenson College includes all the “STEM” disciplines (science, technology, engineering, math) at UMD.
The science departments include:
- Biology
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
The engineering departments include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
We are the home of the:
Iron Range Engineering Program
Integrated Biosciences graduate program
Water Resources Science graduate program
Air Force ROTC Aerospace Studies program
We also have close affiliations with the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) and the Minnesota Sea Grant program.
With more than 3,200 undergraduate and 200 graduate students, Swenson College is the largest college at UMD and the third largest in the University of Minnesota system.
Here, you will have the opportunity to engage in active learning, conduct world-class research with our faculty, take advantage of internship and co-op opportunities with our regional partners, and participate in our community-based outreach programs. We encourage you to take a closer look.