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490 Best Engineering Bachelor's Universities in the United States 2026

These rankings compare Engineering bachelor's degree options in the United States for 2026. They are for students choosing an undergraduate route and comparing providers across the country.

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

490 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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HA Harvard University logo

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Private University

★ 79 QS World #4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
USD 48,500 – USD 65,500/yr
Founded
1636
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UB University of California, Berkeley logo

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California, United States · Public University

★ 72 QS World #12 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
USD 37,500 – USD 50,500/yr
Founded
1868
3
MU Marywood University logo

Marywood University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
—
4
XU Xavier University logo

Xavier University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
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7
EU ECPI University logo

ECPI University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
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10
AS Athens State University logo

Athens State University

United States · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, Marywood University. 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 an undergraduate route that can lead to entry into professional engineering study or work, depending on the programme and the admission route. It suits applicants who want a first degree and need to compare study options at different types of institutions.

The mix includes private and public institutions, with Cambridge the only city named among the ranked universities. One private institution has published tuition of USD 48,500; tuition is not published for the others, so applicants should compare fees directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the entry requirements, the full tuition for the programme you want, and the city and campus where you would study. Also confirm programme length, available specialisations, and whether the qualification matches your target career or further study plans.