WE MAKE
BOLD POSSIBLE
The UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering is a top-ranked engineering school set apart by our entrepreneurial culture and education programs that integrate fundamentals with real-world applications. We know how to collaborate across labs, disciplines and industries to solve the toughest problems facing society.
Our Mission
We educate tomorrow's innovation workforce; conduct relevant research that drives innovation; and ensure our breakthroughs get transferred to society.
This is how we make bold possible
Diversity
Diversity is essential to innovation. Here at the Jacobs School of Engineering, we are creating and strengthening culture-building initiatives aimed at equity for all students, faculty and staff.
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History
Our engineers and computer scientists have broken boundaries and set trends from the earliest days of UC San Diego back in the early 1960s. We are a proud part of UC San Diego's ever-evolving academic community.
Map and Directions
Visit us in La Jolla, California. We are a campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Diego. This is technology's perfect climate.
We power
emerging industries
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Recent News
Embodied AI Research Takes Center Stage at San Diego Robotics Forum
November 18, 2025
The San Diego Robotics Forum celebrated its 10th anniversary Nov. 5, 2025 with talks from startup fo...
Wearable Lets Users Control Machines and Robots While on the Move
November 17, 2025
Engineers have developed a next-generation wearable system that enables people to control machines u...
UC San Diego Will Lead a New California Effort to Make Fusion Energy a Practical Reality
November 12, 2025
UC San Diego has been selected to lead a new multi-institution research effort aimed at solving mate...
Upgraded UC San Diego Facility Accelerates Efforts to Develop Materials for Fusion Reactor Walls
November 12, 2025
A newly upgraded fusion research facility at UC San Diego is expected to reduce the time and cost re...
Sweat-powered Sticker Turns Your Drinking Cup into a Health Sensor
November 10, 2025
Engineers have developed a battery-free electronic sticker that attaches to everyday objects like a ...