🎓 What: Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Engineering & Design
📍 Where: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Think of this degree as Disney Imagineering meets MIT.
UNLV’s Entertainment Engineering & Design (EED) program blends art and science for students who dream of designing the next big concert stage, theme park ride, or live event spectacle.
This program fuses mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with fine arts, giving you the skills to turn creative visions into real-world entertainment experiences. From robotics and acoustics to lighting, sound, and stage systems—students learn to engineer the magic behind the show.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
The program covers everything from physics and math to structural design, robotics, and interactive systems. Expect to get hands-on fast—building, testing, and perfecting entertainment tech that wows audiences.
💼 Career Spotlight:
Graduates land in roles such as:
Theme park ride designer (yes, that’s a real job)
Stage automation engineer
Lighting and sound designer
Interactive media and special effects consultant
With entertainment tech projected to exceed $40 billion globally by 2030, the demand for creative engineers is booming.
🌎 For International Students:
UNLV welcomes students from 90+ countries and offers global career services to help graduates break into the entertainment and tech industries worldwide.
💸 Tuition:
Approximately $26,000 USD per year for international students.
📅 Key Dates:
Fall intake: Apply by April 1
Spring intake: Apply by October 15
At UNLV, your classroom could be a stage, your project a concert, and your audience—millions.
