The University of Missouri College of Engineering trains students to become engineering leaders prepared to solve the grand challenges facing the state, nation and world. The College offers 12 undergraduate degrees, eight master’s programs and seven doctoral programs in a variety of engineering disciplines.
Mizzou Engineering embraces the Missouri Method, which combines foundational coursework with real-world experiences. That includes using tools such as computing technology necessary for engineering work and research.
The below charts indicate operating system, software, and preferences by academic program. Always consult with your academic advisor before making any purchases.
| OS Preferences by Academic Program |
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| Windows | Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
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| No OS Preference | Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering Technology |
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| Other Required Software |
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| AutoCad | Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering |
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| MATLAB | Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering |
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| SolidWorks | Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
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RECOMMENDED PURCHASES
The College of Engineering requires that students have access to a laptop during their study at Mizzou. All laptops should have MS Office 365 ProPlus (provided by DoIT for free), and basic antivirus software.
Several engineering departments have access to Microsoft Imagine and VMWare Academy, which provides development and virtualization software for free to all students who take at least one credit hour from those departments.
During their first year, students discuss with their advisor to understand the exact software requirements for their academic program. Please wait to purchase software until your course instructor requires you to do so. Some software is available in the College of Engineering computer labs.
