I think all schools will have some level of project based learning, even if more theory.
I just asked my son about Alabama - and it wasn’t heavy project based or he says even theory - but just math, math, and more math. He says the curriculum wasn’t heavy in hands on - some but not heavy.
He said I don’t know how to answer that - theory vs. project - but I know senior year had a project vs. other years.
I don’t know about Louisville but I know @AustenNut or others have said they base their method on Cal Poly…so for a less competitive admit, it might be worth a look - you can research if they are theory or project.
I was looking to see if there’s a list of project based engineering - I didn’t see a list although there’s an old thread - and U of N Texas states this (whether true or not, I don’t know):
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College of Engineering offers 12 bachelor’s, 11 master’s and 5 doctoral degrees as well as minors and certificates. Each program will provide you with hands-on, project-based study, preparing you to make a difference in the real world.
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