Study Engineering in the United Kingdom
13 Engineering courses at 13 institutions in the United Kingdom, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.
Engineering in the United Kingdom at a glance
Institutions
13
Courses listed
13
Tuition from
≈ $24,500
Total per year
≈ $51,800
Universities offering Engineering in the United Kingdom
Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.
| Institution | Rank | Tuition / yr | Min % | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford Oxford | #5 | ≈ $56,000 | 86% | 7 |
| University of Manchester Manchester | #35 | ≈ $34,500 | 87% | 7 |
| University of Bristol Bristol | #54 | ≈ $45,500 | 82% | 6.5 |
| University of Warwick Coventry | #69 | ≈ $47,500 | 81% | 7 |
| University of Birmingham Birmingham | #80 | ≈ $44,000 | 80% | 7 |
| University of Nottingham Nottingham | #95 | ≈ $29,500 | 82% | 6.5 |
| Durham University Durham | #112 | ≈ $33,500 | 76% | 6.5 |
| Cardiff University Cardiff | #130 | ≈ $40,000 | 78% | 6.5 |
| Queen's University Belfast Belfast | #150 | ≈ $28,000 | 76% | 6.5 |
| University of Kent Canterbury | #325 | ≈ $34,000 | 67% | 6.5 |
| Coventry University Coventry | #452 | ≈ $28,000 | 69% | 6.5 |
| Nottingham Trent University Nottingham | #650 | ≈ $26,500 | 61% | 6.5 |
| University of Greenwich London | #720 | ≈ $24,500 | 59% | 6 |
What does a Engineering degree in the United Kingdom cost?
Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 13 Engineering courses we list in the United Kingdom, tuition runs from $24,500 to $56,000 a year, and a student needs roughly $15,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $51,800 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.
- Tuition range
- $24,500 – $56,000
- Living cost
- ≈ $15,500/yr
Entry requirements for Engineering in the United Kingdom
Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 76%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.6. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.
- Typical entry grade
- 76%
- English requirement
- IELTS 6.6
Study levels available
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study Engineering in the United Kingdom?
Tuition for the Engineering courses we list in the United Kingdom runs from $24,500 to $56,000 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $15,500 a year. Budget around $51,800 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.
What are the entry requirements for Engineering in the United Kingdom?
Most Engineering courses in the United Kingdom look for around 76% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.6 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.
Are there scholarships for Engineering in the United Kingdom?
11 of the 13 Engineering courses we list in the United Kingdom record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.
Can I work after studying Engineering in the United Kingdom?
Graduates in the United Kingdom can typically stay and work for 1.5 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.
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