Get Further Ahead-Faster
Graduate engineering students at ODU gain hands-on experience through applied coursework, design projects, and research that mirrors professional practice. From designing resilient infrastructure and advancing autonomous systems to developing renewable energy solutions, students build skills that translate directly to high-demand engineering roles.
Research Engineered To Make Waves
Graduate engineers benefit from modern facilities, interdisciplinary research centers, and strong federal partnerships that support discovery, innovation, and real-world application.
Engineering Opportunity
Located in one of the nation's most active regions for engineering and technology, ODU offers proximity to employers and partners where innovation meets impact.
Regional partnerships with organizations such as NASA, Naval Station Norfolk, Dominion Energy, and the Port of Virginia help create pathways from graduate study to research collaboration, internships, and long-term careers.
Port of Virginia
ODU engineers contribute to studies and innovation that strengthen port operations, coastal resilience, and supply chain infrastructure through partnering with the Port of Virginia.
NASA
ODU engineers work with NASA in collaboration with NASA Langlely Research Center, providing students access to aerospace-relevant research, faculty mentorship, and project opportunities aligned with real space and aeronautics challenges.
Dominion Energy
Students engage with future-focused energy engineering and sector partners like Dominion Energy, through research clusters that include energy systems, renewable energy research, and interdisciplinary work that connects faculty expertise with regional energy needs.
