A New Era for Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio At Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, students prepare for meaningful careers and graduate industry ready. This is known as the Klesse Experience where we prioritize internships, industry connections and hands-on projects that span across multiple disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach drives innovation and realworld problem-solving that strengthens communities. Frequent employers of Klesse College graduates include Samsung, Toyota Motor Company, Boeing, Apple and Southwest Research Institute.
Klesse College By the Numbers
3,735
Undergraduate Students
684
Graduate Students
204 Faculty
30
Degree Programs
19
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A Vibrant Community Klesse College is a bustling and welcoming community of academic inquiry. Our student body is comprised of varied backgrounds and unique perspectives that foster personal and academic growth. With approximately 4,200 students studying disparate, yet complementary, academic disciplines, you will have unrivaled opportunity to work collaboratively and prepare for real-world professional situations.
Invest in You UT San Antonio is recognized as a leader for social mobility and offers some of the lowest in-state tuition among metrobased Texas universities. We also offer significant opportunities for financial aid based on both merit and need. At UT San Antonio, we work hard to ensure finances are never a hurdle to achieving your academic goals. Several scholarship opportunities are also available to our students on the Scholarship HUB.
Hands-on Learning Klesse College’s academic programs are developed with a focus on hands-on experiential learning opportunities. You will venture outside of the classroom and apply acquired knowledge in realworld analogous situations that prepare you for an increasingly competitive employment market. Whether completing an internship, engaging in research, studying abroad or completing a service project, there’s no lack of opportunities to bolster your personal and professional marketable skills.
World-Class Facilities Klesse College is home to cutting-edge technologies and world-class facilities. From our Large Scale Testing Lab to our two makerspaces and 160,349 square foot Science and Engineering Building, Klesse College students regularly engage with and operate machines and apparatus that are commonly leveraged professionally.
Make Your Mark UT San Antonio is committed to helping you build your future, and 92% of graduates secure employment or admission to an advanced degree within six months of graduation*. Klesse College’s Student Success Center and UT San Antonio’s Career Services offer significant opportunities to build your network, develop professional skills and prepare for your career. * According to self-reported graduate survey data
Signature Experiences Preparing our students to succeed in the modern workforce
INTERESTS The INTERESTS initiative is a foundational part of each undergraduate program at Klesse College. Through INTERESTS, degree-seeking students are required to complete one of the following signature experiences: An Internship A Research Project A Study Abroad Program A Service Learning Project Your signature experience is an integral part of the process of applying knowledge acquired through academic classwork and developing marketable skills to chart your course towards a future. Students are welcome to complete more than one INTERESTS signature experience.
Home Sweet Home UT San Antonio is the flagship research university in San Antonio, the 6th largest city in the U.S. Our city is a national leader in military, healthcare and technology sectors and our rapidly expanding population sees unprecedented need for engineers and designed environment professionals. San Antonio is also home to some of the world’s best architecture, engineering and construction firms, large and small. Historically, students have completed internships with and secured post-graduate employment at local businesses ranging from startups to government entities and everything in between.
The Klesse Experience The Klesse College Student Success Center is committed to providing a specific signature experience essential for your personal and professional development. Students will have access to resources like:
Leadership and Community Engage with one or more of Klesse College’s student organizations offering professional focus, expansion of interests and opportunities to positively impact campus and the greater community.
Professional Development The SSC presents multiple opportunities to improve your skills and build your resume. Present your research and development projects at the Tech Symposium, register for experiential learning opportunities and network with industry leaders at presentations and events.
Study Abroad Make the world your classroom as you explore and learn from industry professionals and cultures around the globe. Klesse College has many established international partnerships and UT San Antonio’s partner institutions offer many opportunities for your personal adventure.
Academic Support Klesse College’s academic programs are rigorous, but help is never far away. The SSC offers tutoring services and skill development workshops. Students in their first year at UT San Antonio can also join a Focused Interest Group, a cohort of students who reside in the same residence hall and are registered for the same classes to develop study groups and personal bonds. Contact our Student Success Center at (210) 458-6709 to schedule a time to meet one-on-one with our faculty and staff!
Next Steps Admissions Students applying for admission to Klesse College programs must meet UT San Antonio’s general admissions requirements, and several programs have additional standards for direct admission. Students may be admitted to the university without being admitted directly to their academic program of choice. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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Financial Aid & Scholarships Roughly 70% of Roadrunners receive some form of financial aid (submit a FAFSA or TASFA to UT San Antonio) annually through grants, loans and work study funding. Qualified students will be automatically considered for Distinguished Scholarships if admitted by January 15. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found through UT San Antonio’s Scholarship Hub. COST OF ATTENDANCE:
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Campus Visit UT San Antonio offers multiple opportunities to visit campuses in the form of tours, visits and other events. We hope to see you on campus or online soon. EVENTS & TOURS:
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Majors UT San Antonio’s Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design offers nine undergraduate degree programs across academic disciplines including engineering, architecture, construction and planning.
Engineering & Construction Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Science & Management Electrical Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Architecture & Planning Architecture Interior Design
Certificates Klesse College also offers a series of certificates that can be pursued simultaneously with your undergraduate degree to enhance skills and knowledge in specialized areas. Areas of focus include: Aerospace Computer Programming for Engineers Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Industrial & Manufacturing Oil & Gas Artificial Intelligence Design Communication & Fabrication
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Why Klesse College? Providing our students an educational journey that seamlessly integrates industry connections from day one. Make Your Mark on the World UT San Antonio’s Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) is a top producer of engineers and environmental designers with curricula purposebuilt to help you build your future. The Klesse College’s academic programs offer flexible class options to meet your schedule and your goals. Explore disciplines and develop a degree that reflects your interests. You will work with industry leading faculty, utilizing cutting edge technologies and collaborating across complementary disciplines to solve society’s current challenges and create a brighter future.
Learn by Doing As a Klesse College student, you’ll be offered many opportunities to apply your classroom-acquired knowledge and skills in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that translate to real-world professional situations. Upon graduation, you will emerge ready to tackle professional challenges related to your academic discipline.
Prepare for Success Opportunities to grow personally, academically and professionally are endless at Klesse College. With numerous student organizations, a robust Student Success Center housed within the Klesse College, and professional guidance from our academic advisors you can be confident your collegiate career will prepare you for the workforce or to pursue advanced degrees. Help is never far away and we’re here to support your future.
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