Engineering in the UK
The UK has research-based engineering programmes and many companies that offer internships to candidates. That is the reason why the UK is a popular destination for international students for doing Engineering.
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Why study Engineering in the UK?
Engineering in the UK receives an investment of 9.5 billion pounds each year for research. The government itself spends around 3.1 billion per year.
Engineering alone generates a gross value of 280 billion pounds which is equal to one-fifth of the UK’s total value of services generated.
With so much emphasis on Engineering, as a sector of the Economy, students want to migrate there for higher education.
Which are the most popular courses of Engineering in the UK?
Mechanical engineering and Electrical engineering are the most popular streams of engineering selected by the students in the UK. However, the other streams of engineering are also popular, and students prefer to take up courses in these streams too.
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What are the top universities in the UK for doing Engineering? (SOURCE)
Top 10 universities for the Engineering and Technology subject area in the UK
Based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Chemical Engineering-Top Five Universities in the UK
| UK Ranking | World Ranking | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2 | 6 | University of Oxford | Oxford |
| 3 | 10 | Imperial College London | London |
| 4 | 18 | University College London (UCL) | London |
| 5 | 22 | The University of Manchester | Manchester |
Civil and Structural Engineering- Top Five Universities in the UK
| UK Ranking | World Ranking | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2 | 5 | Imperial College London | London |
| 3 | 15 | University of Oxford | Oxford |
| 4 | 42 | The University of Manchester | Manchester |
| 5 | 45 | University of Leeds | Leeds |
Electrical Engineering - Top Five Universities in the UK
| UK Ranking | World Ranking | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2 | 7 | Imperial College London | London |
| 3 | 8 | University of Oxford | Oxford |
| 4 | 31 | The University of Manchester | Manchester |
| 5 | 48 | UCL (University College London) | London |
Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering- Top Five Universities in the UK
| UK Ranking | World Ranking | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge |
| 2= | 7= | Imperial College London | London |
| 2= | 7= | University of Oxford | Oxford |
| 4 | 27= | The University of Manchester | Manchester |
| 5 | 43= | Cranfield University | Cranfield |
Mineral and Mining Engineering - Top Three Universities in the UK
| UK Ranking | World Ranking | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Camborne School of Mines – University of Exeter | Penryn |
| 2 | 40 | University of Southampton | Southampton |
| 3 | 49 | Cardiff University | Cardiff |
What are the documents required for getting admission in Engineering in the UK?
The following documents are required for getting admission to Engineering Universities in the UK:
We have covered more about choosing the university and the admission procedure earlier.
What is the cost of living in the UK?
University and tuition fees
Costs depend on the university, course and duration you have opted for. They vary between 10000 to 35000 pounds per year.
Cost of living in the UK
The average cost of living is 15000 pounds in London and around 12000 pounds per year in the rest of the country.
Bank balance required for the visa application.
The requirement of bank balance depends on your place of study. For example, in London, you may be required to show a bank balance of 1265 pounds per month, whereas in the other parts of the country, you may be required to show a balance of 1015 pounds per month.
What are the average earnings of engineers in the UK?
According to the survey carried out by ‘The Engineer’ following is the break up of salary earned by different engineers in different sectors.
Average salary by UK engineering sector*
| Oil and Gas | £53,913 |
| Energy/Renewables/Nuclear | £52,653 |
| Chemicals and Pharma/Medical | £50,890 |
| Automotive | £48,967 |
| Food and Drink/Consumer Goods | £48,155 |
| Defence and Security/Marine | £47,968 |
| Aerospace | £47,752 |
| Materials | £47,130 |
| Rail/Civil and Structural | £45,871 |
| Academia | £44,774 |
| None of these | £44,563 |
| Telecoms and Utilities/Electronics | £44,504 |
*All data from The Engineer Salary Survey 2018.