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

Of the 29 Public 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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#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#134 in United Kingdom · by research impact
7,074 citations · h-index 37

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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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

What are the top universities for Public Bachelor's Engineering in the United Kingdom?

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 Public Bachelor's Engineering in the United Kingdom?

29 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

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

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