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29 Best Engineering Bachelor's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

16 universities in the United Kingdom offer Engineering at bachelor’s level for 2026, with 42 programmes to compare. This ranking suits applicants choosing an undergraduate route into engineering from another country.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

29 universities · ranked best first

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UP University of Plymouth logo

University of Plymouth

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
17
US University of Salford logo

University of Salford

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
18
SU Staffordshire University logo

Staffordshire University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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US University of Strathclyde logo

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
20
NU Northumbria University logo

Northumbria University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
23
UY University of York logo

University of York

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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SU Swansea University logo

Swansea University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include London Metropolitan University, University of Plymouth, Queen Mary, University of London. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Engineering cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Engineering abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Engineering at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Engineering at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is the undergraduate route for students who want an initial professional and academic foundation before later specialization or work. It suits applicants who want to enter engineering at degree level rather than through a diploma or postgraduate study.

The universities in this ranking are public institutions. One is in Cambridge, while the rest do not have a city stated, so confirm location if place matters to your decision. One university has a published annual tuition fee of GBP 29,000; for the others, confirm the fee directly with the university before applying.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, annual tuition, campus city, and any entry requirements for your chosen course. Also confirm whether the programme matches your intended engineering pathway, because the degree level alone does not show the specialism you need.