
Source: UoM
Another of the top engineering universities in UK is the University of Manchester. The School of Engineering is renowned for its cutting edge research in areas ranging from robotics, artificial intelligence, green processing and healthcare technologies. The engineering school functions through four main departments: Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering.The university continues the city’s legacy of being one of the world’s first industrial cities.
Courses
| Undergraduate Course |
Postgraduate Courses |
- Aerospace Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Chemical Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Civil Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Material Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
|
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Systems Management
- Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Project Management
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Reliability Engineering and Asset Management
- Structural Engineering
- Thermal Power & Fluid Engineering
|
Fees and Scholarships
The tuition fee for international students is around 32,500 per annum for the undergraduate programmes and around £33,000 for MS in Engineering. Here are some of the university scholarships you can apply to, as an international student.
- Global Futures Scholarship
- Humanitarian Scholarship
- Subject-specific awards
- Carbon Reduction Scholarship
- Equity and Merit Scholarships
- Engineering the Future Scholarships
- Global Futures Scholarship
- GREAT scholarships
- Humanitarian Scholarship
- British Council scholarships for women in STEM
Eligibility
For the MEng programmes
- A*AA levels in Maths, Physics and one other relevant subject or its international equivalent (85 – 90% in Indian boards)
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT score of 90 is required.
- If your qualifications are deemed insufficient, you can apply for the integrated engineering programme with a foundation year.
For the Master’s courses
- Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant science or engineering discipline
- Minimum IELTS score of 7.0/ TOEFL iBT of 100 or other equivalent tests.
Intake Dates
Undergraduate: Apply via UCAS, targeting by 29 January 2026; absolutely no later than 30 June 2026.
Integrated MEng: Follows the same UG timeline.
Master’s (MSc): Use the University’s PG portal; most courses remain open until filled—apply early for best chances, although check for course-specific deadlines
Start dates: Classes commence late September / early October 2026.
Durations: BEng = 3 years; MEng = 4 years; MSc = 1 year .
Employability
Graduating from any of Manchester’s engineering programmes will give you a high rate of employability and industry connections. For instance, Airbus, Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, Airbus, Bombardier Transportation, BAE Systems, MBDA, SAFRAN, GKN Aerospace, Spirit, Finmeccanica, EDF, BP, Schlumberger, and others are some of the top level organisations who have employed aerospace engineering UK graduates.