About the school

The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was founded in 1913 as the Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. The college trains engineers of the future with real-world experience and a strong academic foundation to transform the realm of engineering. The University of Texas at EI Paso is a Carnegie R1-designated institution.

Some of the distinguished alumni of UTEP’s College of Engineering include R. Noel Longuemare (president of Longuemare Consultants Inc.), Gary Wagner (former president of Ameron International Corp), and Dennis C.K Poon (vice chairman and managing principal of Thornton Tomasetti).

The college is located in the culturally rich and grand city of El Paso. The city is lined with famous and historic Spanish-style mansions, art museums, theatres, music bands and dining outlets that offer lip-smacking Mexican delicacies. El Paso is well connected to other parts of Texas through railways and roadways. It is unique in its own way, as it is the only city in the state of Texas to follow the Mountain Time Zone.

Location of the school

Life at the College of Engineering

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center of the University of Texas at EI Paso fosters student learning and community belonging through leadership development, various academic opportunities, and interactive experiences on the Campus. The university houses various clubs and student organisations to make students feel more connected. The Student Engagement and Leadership Center also hosts various campus events throughout the year.

On-campus accommodation is provided in apartment-style residence halls. The floor plans of the buildings range from cosy one-bedroom efficiencies to two and four-bedroom units. These fully furnished accommodations have several facilities like internet, laundry services, functional kitchens, and more. Students can apply in advance for housing in locations like Miner Village, Miner Heights, and Miner Canyon.

The UTEP Food Services provides flexible and comfortable meal plans to its students. These can be used at the Pick ‘N’ Shovel dining facility located on the Campus. Also known as block plans, these meal plans can be bought for a specified number of meals per semester, thereby making life easy for students. Other eateries on the Campus include Chick-fil-A, EI Sazon Express, Hissho Sushi, Texas Western Cafe, and many more.

At the university, several student safety clubs focus on issues like emergency assistance, health care plans, suicide prevention, alcohol awareness, drug awareness, and other initiatives. Through all of these, the Division of Students’ Affairs builds a healthy community within the Campus and keeps the students focused on their career goals.

The Recreational Sports Department offers various facilities and services like aquatics, free weights, multi-purpose field, Open Rec, sand court, etc.

Transportation within and outside the Campus is made hassle-free by the free shuttle services for the UTEP community operated by Miner Metro and the paid Sun Metro rides.

Additional benefits of studying at the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering cultivates great strengths and talents in its students. Students who are a part of the Blackstone Launchpad, a global network of universities committed to moulding and educating students to succeed in their careers and entrepreneurship, can develop their entrepreneurial skills through various training modules. The BRIDGE Programme of the College, which is a multi-institutional research training program, offers students in-depth research training in robotics, artificial intelligence and neural engineering.

The MERITUS and SURPASS Programmes of the School support highly motivated students for multi-disciplinary, hands-on research. The Women In Engineering (WIN) Program of the University develops initiatives to enhance women's representation in engineering majors and careers.

Admissions criteria

International graduate applicants applying to the programmes offered by the University of Texas at EI Paso College of Engineering should follow the below detailed admission criteria.

• Bachelor’s degree equivalent to US undergraduate degree
• Submit degree or diploma certificates
• Upload unofficial transcripts. Submit their English translations if they are not issued in English
• A Statement of Purpose is needed
• Submit a resume or CV
• Letters of recommendation are required
• Score of GRE, GMAT or MAT is required
• Proof of proficiency in English is mandatory: -TOEFL: 550 (PBT), 79 (iBT)
• IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5
• PTE: a minimum score of 53

Please visit the School’s office of student financial aid page for any updates to the above information.

Job placements

The UTEP Career Center, run by the Division of Student Affairs, provides several career resources for students. The Career Center organises professional development sessions, career fairs, and employer recruitment activities. These create job opportunities and promote student networking with employers. Students can check for internship and job opportunities listed on the Handshake Platform

Going Global, a platform that exclusively contains details of companies looking to hire international students, is an asset for career development. Career Planning Tools, like Mining Majors, provide a list of internship opportunities for students