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15 Best Master's Engineering Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge tops our list of 15 Master's Engineering universities in the United Kingdom at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Leicester (QS World #326). Across the whole list there are 47 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom
9Ranked
UL University of Liverpool logo
#56 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#56 in United Kingdom · by research impact
18,412,712 citations · h-index 1,090

Engineering at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 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

15 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 Cambridge, founded in 1209. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 96% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (65% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 21 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 University of Cambridge the most at USD 43,000; the middle of the range is about USD 43,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Leicester (QS World #326) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's 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 Master's Engineering in the United Kingdom?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

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

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Engineering online with a university in the United Kingdom?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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