The Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University prepares students to lead in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, robotics, and sustainable infrastructure, with direct access to the technology, defense, and research industries shaping the future.
Career-Focused Learning
At the Volgenau School of Engineering, your education is built to launch your career. Located in one of the East Coast’s most active tech corridors, Volgenau maintains strong ties to industry leaders, government agencies, and cutting-edge research, connecting students directly to top opportunities.
Through hands-on projects, industry-focused coursework, and meaningful networking, you’ll gain practical experience employers demand. Our programs lead to internships, co-ops, and high-demand careers in:
- Robotics and Automation
- Aerospace
- Energy and Power Systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology and Biomechanics
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Nanotechnology Telecommunications
- Cybersecurity and Defense
- Software Development
- Data Analytics and Science
Unique Programs
Volgenau's academic programs are designed to prepare graduates for high-demand careers and emerging technologies. Coursework and research emphasize hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and solving complex global challenges. Students gain experience with advanced tools and methods in areas such as cyber-resilient systems, data analytics, sustainable infrastructure, biomedical innovation, and intelligent automation.
Graduates leave with the technical expertise, practical experience, and vision to lead in rapidly changing industries and deliver solutions that make the world safer, cleaner, and more prosperous.
Located at George Mason's Fairfax Campus, the Long and Kimmy Nguyen Engineering Building houses most of Volgenau’s classrooms, faculty offices, student collaboration spaces, and specialized labs.
Proximity to Innovation
Situated in the heart of the Northern Virginia Technology Corridor, the Volgenau School of Engineering offers unmatched access to leading tech companies and federal agencies. Industry leaders like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Google, Amazon, SAIC, and CACI are just minutes from campus, alongside agencies such as the CIA, Department of Defense, and National Institutes of Health.
This location opens the door to exceptional opportunities for internships, research, and careers, placing you at the forefront of innovation from day one.
Outstanding Faculty
Our faculty are distinguished experts, bringing both academic excellence and real-world industry experience to the classroom. Many have earned international recognition for innovations in engineering and technology, and their professional networks extend across government, industry, and research institutions.
They are dedicated to equipping students with the skills to push engineering forward, sharing insights on emerging technologies and their impact across disciplines.
Research of Consequence
As part of an R1 university, Volgenau drives innovation in areas such as air transportation management, network and information assurance, configuration analytics, C5I systems, secure information systems, AI-driven learning agents, neural prostheses, cryptographic engineering, and water infrastructure resilience.
Students benefit from close faculty mentorship, hands-on experience in advanced research centers and labs, and strong connections to regional tech leaders and government partners.