Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Hempstead, NY
Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science
Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is one of the top engineering schools in the country, being ranked #30 by U.S. News & World Report 2025 for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (for schools without doctoral programs).
It is home to the new Science & Innovation Center, a 75,000-square-foot facility with lab spaces focused on big data, robotics, computer architecture, virtual reality, and more. These facilities are essential for providing students with experiential learning and access to modern technology, preparing them for STEM careers.
Hofstra has established relationships with many of the top engineering companies in the New York area. The DeMatteis School’s Co-op Program partners with more than 200 prominent engineering and technology firms to offer students valuable work experience prior to graduation. Participating companies hire students after their junior year to work on salary for six to eight months. After completing the co-op experience, students return to Hofstra to complete their degree requirements with momentum to start their careers.
Learn more by visiting hofstra.edu/engineering-applied-science.
BA in Computer Science
Provides students with a strong foundation in computer science within a broad liberal arts-based curriculum
BA/MS and BS/MS Dual Degree in Computer Science
Allows qualified students to complete a significant portion of a master’s degree while enrolled in undergraduate study
BE in Engineering Science
An ABET-accredited program that provides thorough preparation and training in broad areas across disciplines in engineering
BS in Bioengineering
Designed to bridge the gap between the life sciences and physical sciences by applying engineering concepts, methods, and techniques to biology and medicine
BS in Civil Engineering
Provides thorough preparation and professional training in the fundamentals of engineering with a broad spectrum of problems related to the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water and energy systems
BS in Computer Engineering
For students interested in the design and prototyping of computing systems, especially those embedded within larger electromechanical devices
BS in Computer Science
Offers a deep foundation in the main areas of computing, with a wide range of available concentrations to pursue specialized knowledge in fields such as cybersecurity, gaming and animation, and web and mobile applications
BS in Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Designed to produce graduates qualified as computer software and hardware developers and able to serve as information security officers, penetration testers, and network administrators
BS in Computer Science and Mathematics
Offered jointly with the Mathematics Department; provides a rigorous background in computer science and mathematics and allows students to simultaneously complete in-depth study in both disciplines
BS in Electrical Engineering
An ABET-accredited program that covers microprocessors, electronics, and electrical systems and helps students develop proficiency in the field
BS in Industrial Engineering
Focuses on the optimal use of integrated systems of people, methods, materials, machines, and energy to achieve organizational goals
BS in Mechanical Engineering
An ABET-accredited program combining theory, experiment, and design; covers thermal dynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and aerodynamic theory and applications
Additional undergraduate science degrees:
• Applied Physics (BS)
• Biochemistry (BS)
• Biology (BA, BS)
• Chemistry (BA, BS)
• Criminology (BA)
• Environmental Resources (BS)
• Forensic Science (BS)
• Geology (BA, BS)
• Physics (BA, BS)
• Pre-health Studies (BA)
- Humanities
- Social Services
• Pre-medical Studies (BS)
• Sustainability Studies (BA, BS)
• Urban Ecology (BA, BS, BA/MA, BS/MS)
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