FE Exam
Prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, taken in your fourth year. The FE exam is generally the first step in the process to becoming a professional licensed engineer (PE).
The FE exam is administered by NCEES, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. The FE exam is a computer-based exam administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers.
Review Session Videos
Michigan Tech offers lecture review sessions on civil and environmental engineering topics.
| Topic | Instructor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Structures | Wiliam M. Bulleit | 01:59:59 |
| Environmental Engineering | Neil J. Hutzler | 01:51:50 |
| Soil Mechanics | Stanly J. Vitton | 01:45:51 |
| Thermodynamics | Gretchen Hein | 01:47:08 |
| Fluid Mechanics/Water Resources | Brian D. Barkdoll | 01:53:03 |
| Hydrogeology | John S. Gierke | 01:16:07 |
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam Information
Exam Overview
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Registration: Students will register directly through NCEES.
- Format: Both FE and FS are computer-based exams, administered only at approved Pearson VUE test centers (we have one conveniently located on campus!).
- Timing: Undergraduate students are encouraged to take the FE/FS during one of their last two semesters of senior year.
- Next Step: After passing the FE, engineers will later pursue the Principles and Practice of Engineering/Surveying (PE/PS) Exam. Engineers with four years of post-graduation experience have the highest success rate on this exam (see attached chart).