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Swenson College of Science & Engineering, UMD

Swenson Science Building on the UMD campusThe Swenson College of Science & Engineering is located in the Engineering Building on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. The College includes the departments of Aerospace Studies, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geological Sciences, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mathematics & Statistics and Physics. Our faculty have been recognized for their academic and research achievements.

Duluth is located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, halfway between Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Canadian border. Industries include aerospace, tourism, healthcare, finance and banking, mining, paper, communications, higher education and shipping. Yes, it’s pretty cold sometimes and we usually get quite a bit of snow...but outdoor opportunities abound in the surrounding area all year round.

The Swenson College of Science & Engineering is growing steadily and our plans include increases in faculty, undergraduate and graduate programs as well as enrollment.