The College of Engineering strongly encourages and welcomes undergraduate student participation in research activities that help you to put theory into practice. You'll also gain an appreciation of the research process through the guidance of our accessible faculty. Students work collaboratively with each other and nearly 70 full-time faculty members to explore new discoveries and advancements in engineering.
Students in the College of Engineering have access to more than 20 state-of-the-art labs and research centers in the following areas of study.
Explore the full range of labs in the College of Engineering.
In 2016, the National Science Foundation placed Temple University among the top 100 in terms of research expenditures, which amounted to $242 million. Learn more about the university’s research support efforts.
In 2016, Temple was elevated to an R1 institution of “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it in the top 4% of all four-year educational institutions in the nation. Temple’s research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community, and using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people’s lives.