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14 Best Aerospace Engineering Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London leads the 14 Aerospace Engineering universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Bristol (QS World #51) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 28 matching courses between them.

14 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
9Ranked
UL University of Liverpool logo
#56 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#56 in United Kingdom · by research impact
18,971,242 citations · h-index 1,108
11Ranked
UB University of Brighton logo
#80 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#80 in United Kingdom · by research impact
767,130 citations · h-index 282

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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Imperial College London is cited most (46,777,975 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

14 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Manchester, founded in 1824. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 19 bachelor's and 9 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (84% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (60% of courses with a stated intake). University of Brighton offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 47,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Aerospace Engineering in the United Kingdom?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Bristol (QS World #51) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Aerospace Engineering in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Aerospace Engineering in the United Kingdom?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Aerospace Engineering course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Aerospace Engineering courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 84% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Aerospace Engineering courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Brighton, with 5, ahead of University of Liverpool (4).

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