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The Ohio State University Department of Industrial, Welding & Systems Engineering

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The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering Program

The Ohio State University offers one of the most respected welding engineering programs in the world through its Department of Industrial, Welding, and Systems Engineering.

The program is designed to train welding engineers who can meet the challenges of modern manufacturing, materials science, and advanced joining technologies.


One of the World's Leading Welding Engineering Programs

The Ohio State University’s Welding Engineering program is widely recognized for its leadership in welding science, engineering research, and manufacturing innovation.

It is the only ABET-accredited undergraduate welding engineering program in North America, preparing students for careers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, construction, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

In addition to the undergraduate program, Ohio State also offers advanced graduate degrees including Master’s (M.S.) and Doctoral (PhD) programs focused on welding engineering, materials joining, and manufacturing technologies.

Graduates of the program are highly valued by industry and contribute to advancements in welding processes, materials development, and modern manufacturing systems worldwide.