FIRST Robotics at Ferris State
You Built the Robot
Now Build Your Future
Ferris State University is built for students like you—innovators, problem-solvers, and hands-on builders.
Unleash Your Potential
Build Your Future at Ferris State
At Ferris State, you won’t just study engineering, technology, or design—you’ll live it, dream it, and start building your future from day one. Our world-class facilities, hands-on approach, and industry-seasoned faculty are here help you unleash your potential.
Schedule a visit to start exploring why Ferris State is the perfect launchpad for your career.
FIRST Robotics Scholarship
You’ve spent the season building bots and solving big problems—now it’s time to get rewarded for it. As a FIRST Robotics competitor, you’re eligible for a $5,000 exclusive scholarship at Ferris State University! We know you’ve got the skills, drive, and passion to go far in STEM—let us help you unleash your future with the financial support you need.
STEM Programs at Ferris State
Applied Math - Computer Science
Build the skills to understand and write the core programs behind computers.
Artificial Intelligence
Dive in and pioneer a field with unlimited potential to move our world forward. Focus on cybersecurity, internet of things, machine learning, and natural language processing.
Architecture and Sustainability
Includes courses in architectural design, environmental systems, and additional technical courses that explore the theory and practice of architecture
Automotive Engineering Technology
Learn basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing, and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems.
Biotechnology
Build a strong foundation in the principles of biology, chemistry and the biomolecular sciences. You will learn advanced technical laboratory skills and the ability to translate these into careers in the biotechnology industry.
Collaborative Design
Become a “specialized generalist” capable of identifying, facilitating, and communicating design solutions across a broad range of professional applications, both independently and as part of a team.
Digital Animation and Game Design
Utilize industry standard and emerging technologies to turn your imagination into pixels and sprites. Specialize in game development or 3D animation and build a portfolio of stunning work that will get you noticed.
Digital Art and Design
Build the skills to be an innovative artist or designer capable of creating rich media experiences that combine imaging, animation, sound and interactivity.
Electronics and Automation Engineering Technology
Dive into the forefront of innovation with hands-on learning in rapidly growing fields such as electric vehicle technology, carbon-neutral energy solutions like wind power, automated manufacturing, and intelligent embedded systems.
Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology
Develop the knowledge and skills required to test, diagnose, service, and repair multiple interfacing and electronic systems used on equipment in the agricultural, construction, forestry, stationary power and trucking industries.
HVACR Engineering Technology and Energy Management
Build your skills and understanding of load calculations, system analysis, design principles, mechanical system controls, system efficiency, and energy audits and analysis.
Industrial Chemistry
Train in organic, analytical, physical and biological chemistry. Gain experience and skills and in safety issues, instrumental analysis, and fermentation.
Information Security and Intelligence
The Information Security & Intelligence (ISI) program is the only ABET accredited cybersecurity program in Michigan.
Information Technology
Designed for those who want to provide technical assistance for computer systems and users. It can lead to entry-level positions like computer support specialist, help-desk technician, network and computer systems administrator, and computer security specialist.
Machine Learning
Master the fundamentals of machine learning and be ready to design projects that utilize machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems. You'll learn to build cloud-based applications and design solutions that utilize big data concepts.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Beginning with foundation courses in math, applied science, CAD, manufacturing processes and communication, you then move on to the applied engineering courses that give you a solid technical background for future careers.
Plastics Engineering Technology
Build the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic and rapidly growing field of plastics engineering. With a curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with extensive hands-on experience, our program prepares you for a successful career in the plastics industry.
Professional Esports Production
Focusing on production, content creation, streaming, and user interface design, you will build the skills to produce and distribute content, setup, host, and stream professional esports events, and develop programmable screen overlays and user interfaces.
Product Design
From a solid foundation of critical research, ideation, making, and experimentation, you’ll advance to solving real-world design problems in a collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environment that reflects the working reality of 21st-century creative professionals.
Project Management
Develop the skills you need to tackle the biggest projects. You'll be side-by-side with the pros, diving into the advanced project management practices, tools and processes that today's employers need.
Software Engineering
The world runs on code. In our Software Engineering program, you will learn how to use that code to solve complex problems, develop groundbreaking software applications, and prepare for a rewarding career in any industry.