Engineering and Computing

Rico M. Class of 2014, Military Veteran

Open up opportunities in exciting new fields with a degree in Applied Engineering. As technology enters into more areas of our lives, the need for experts in engineering fields is growing quickly. Advance your education in critical areas and prepare to become an ethical practitioner and professional in exciting fields like sustainability, biomedical engineering, or construction engineering technology. You’ll gain the necessary skills in computer science, physics, and mathematics to provide you with a solid technical foundation that will last a lifetime. See all Technology & Engineering Degrees.

Department Head: Ronald Uhlig

Why Choose National University?

We're proud to be a Veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 240,000 alums worldwide.

4-, 8-, and 12-Week Courses

Focus on one subject at a time and finish your degree faster.

190+ Degree Programs

Choose from associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, plus credentials and certificate programs.

Online and Hybrid Classes

Study when and where it's most convenient for you with on-site, hybrid, and 100% online classes.

Year-Round Enrollment

Transfer your credits anytime. Classes start weekly and monthly, and applications are accepted year-round.

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As a Yellow Ribbon school and a top educator of the U.S. military, we offer tuition discounts to servicemembers, Veterans, and their spouses and dependents.

Whole Human Education(TM)

At NU, you'll get the academic, emotional, career, financial, and family support needed to stay on track and reach your goals.