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Top 10 universities for Mechanical Engineering 2024

Are you considering studying Mechanical Engineering? Check out the best unis in the UK for Mechanical Engineering courses

Top 10 universities for Mechanical Engineering 2024

Who comes out on top for Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK?  

The University of Cambridge retains its Mechanical Engineering crown, staying top in 2024.

The rest of the table is all change with Oxford up one from third to second, Bristol and Sheffield up three places and Southampton up one to eighth. 

The University of Edinburgh is new to the top ten this year marching four places to number nine.  
To find out more about the top unis for Mechanical Engineering, follow the links below:

  1. 1. University of Cambridge
  2. 2. University of Oxford    
  3. 3. Imperial College London
  4. 4. University of Bristol  
  5. 5. University of Bath
  6. 6. UCL (University College London)  
  7. 7. University of Sheffield 
  8. 8. University of Southampton 
  9. 9. The University of Edinburgh
  10. 10. University of Leeds 

See the full rankings for Mechanical Engineering courses  

Studying Mechanical Engineering  

If you fancy working with and developing new technologies, mechanical engineering could be for you. These courses usually explore machine design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance.  

Find out more about studying Mechanical Engineering 

Careers in Mechanical Engineering  

A Mechanical Engineering course gives you numerous areas to specialise in depending on your interests. Possible options include working as an engineer in aerospace, robotics, or manufacturing. Alternatively, you might decide to apply your skill set to a related field like patenting or technical writing.  

Discover more about careers with a mechanical engineering degree

To discover the top unis for other subjects you may be interested in, visit our subject league tables

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