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29 Best Bachelor's Engineering Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 29 Bachelor's Engineering universities in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London ranks highest at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Bristol (QS World #51) and Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 93 courses to choose from.

29 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
IM Imperial College London logo
QS World #2 #1 in United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom

Imperial College London

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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GBP 31,500 – GBP 42,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1907Founded
22,000Students
12,000International
Admissions open
#2 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in United Kingdom
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7Ranked
BU Brunel University Uxbridge logo
QS World #385 #37 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Brunel University Uxbridge

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#385 QS World University Rankings 2026
#37 in United Kingdom
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8Ranked
AU Aston University logo
QS World #395 #39 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Aston University

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#395 QS World University Rankings 2026
#39 in United Kingdom
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11Ranked
CU Coventry University logo
QS World #526 #48 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Coventry University

Public University · 10 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#526 QS World University Rankings 2025
#48 in United Kingdom
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12Ranked
UP University of Plymouth logo
QS World #561 #51 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Plymouth

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#561 QS World University Rankings 2024
#51 in United Kingdom
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15Ranked
US University of Salford logo
#70 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Salford

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#70 in United Kingdom · by research impact
1,497,854 citations · h-index 342
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18Ranked
UB University of Brighton logo
#80 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Brighton

Public University · 7 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#80 in United Kingdom · by research impact
775,411 citations · h-index 283
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22Ranked
LM London Metropolitan University logo
#98 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

London Metropolitan University

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#98 in United Kingdom · by research impact
330,592 citations · h-index 205
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24Ranked
UB University of Bolton logo
#105 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Bolton

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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#105 in United Kingdom · by research impact
200,620 citations · h-index 181
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How these universities are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #561 (University of Plymouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Imperial College London is cited most (42,952,487 citations). 3 universities 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

29 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Imperial College London, founded in 1907. Imperial College London is the largest, with 22,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (82% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). Coventry University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Bachelor's Engineering?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Bristol (QS World #51) and Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Engineering in the United Kingdom?

29 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Engineering course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Bachelor's Engineering courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 82% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Engineering courses in the United Kingdom?

Coventry University, with 10, ahead of Swansea University (9).

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