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With $130 million in annual research funding, the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering ranks 3rd in the country for research expenditures per faculty member and first in the country for research support per graduate student.

As a premier research university, our mission is to seek discoveries that fuel economic prosperity of the nation, and enhance the quality of life for people everywhere. Bioengineering; earthquake and renewal engineering; communications, security and networks; materials; and systems and controls are among our many strengths.

Research Institutes

Research Institutes »
Our affiliated research institutes bring faculty, students and industry together to develop significant advances in focused areas of study. Our institutes place a high priority on collaboration, technology transfer, and educational opportunities that prepare our graduates to meet industrial human resources needs.
Collaboration and Commercialization

Collaboration and Commercialization »
The Jacobs School proactively seeks corporate partners to collaborate with us in education and innovation. More than 150 companies are involved in our Corporate Affiliates Program, research centers and sponsored research projects.

Our von Liebig Center partners with the venture community and innovative technology companies to accelerate commercialization of Jacobs School discoveries.
Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates »
As a research university, we provide our undergraduate students with an unparalleled abundance of opportunities to get involved in research. Such experience is highly sought after by competitive engineering graduate programs and industry.