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11 Best Public Chemical Engineering Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London leads the 11 Public Chemical Engineering universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #501 (University of Huddersfield); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (59,147,726 citations). 2 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

11 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (3) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 8 bachelor's and 6 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). Swansea University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 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 43,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Chemical Engineering in the United Kingdom?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Chemical 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 Public Chemical Engineering in the United Kingdom?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Chemical Engineering course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Public Chemical Engineering courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Chemical Engineering courses in the United Kingdom?

Swansea University, with 2, ahead of Keele University (2).

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