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41 Best Public Engineering Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 41 Public Engineering universities in the United Kingdom, Imperial College London ranks highest at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). The universities on this list offer 153 matching courses between them.

41 universities · ranked best first

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25Ranked
UB University of Brighton logo
#80 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Brighton

Public University · 9 courses in Engineering

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#80 in United Kingdom · by research impact
775,411 citations · h-index 283
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30Ranked
LM London Metropolitan University logo
#98 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

London Metropolitan University

Public University · 4 courses in Engineering

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—International
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#98 in United Kingdom · by research impact
330,592 citations · h-index 205
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32Ranked
UB University of Bolton logo
#105 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Bolton

Public University · 3 courses in Engineering

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—International
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#105 in United Kingdom · by research impact
200,620 citations · h-index 181
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36Ranked
CS City St George's, University of London logo
#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

City St George's, University of London

Public University · 5 courses in Engineering

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#134 in United Kingdom · by research impact
7,074 citations · h-index 37
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How these universities are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) 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). 4 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

41 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 93 bachelor's, 47 master's, 3 diploma and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 98% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (85% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% 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 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 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 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 Engineering in the United Kingdom?

41 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public Engineering courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 85% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Engineering online with a university in the United Kingdom?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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