Congratulations, offer-holder!
You have truly earned your offer to study Mechanical Engineering at The University of Manchester.
Far-reaching and endlessly varied, mechanical engineers design and develop real-world solutions every day. From protecting the environment and improving food production, to 3D printing, fast cars, and nanotechnology.
Here at the first English university to offer an engineering degree, you’ll study this IMechE-accredited course supported by our second-to-none facilities.
Are you ready to shape the world around us?
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World rankings
We are ranked 7th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times Higher, 2024).
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Unrivalled facilities
Experience our brand-new home for Engineering and Materials Science with state-of-the-art facilities and spaces.
Pioneers in engineering
In line with our industrial history, we were the first English university to offer an engineering degree.
Most targeted by employers
We are continually one of the UK's most targeted universities by Top Graduate Employers (The Graduate Market, 2024).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Our Community: Mechanical Engineers and Beyond!
Based in our incredible Engineering Campus, Mechanical Engineering knows no bounds at Manchester - and sees us collaborating with experts across all subjects!
Hear from Mechanical Engineers, Computer Scientists, and more, as our community shares what inspires them and drives them forward.
Taster Lecture: Mechanical Engineering Systems
Every day is different here at Manchester, but why not get an idea of some of our learning?
Meet Dr Philip Bonello, a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, as he introduces first year topic - Mechanical Engineering Systems.
Life as a Mechanical Engineering student
Our Mechanical Engineering students are taking to the microphone! Find us at @uomscieng on Instagram and TikTok for candid stories, campus snapshots, and more.
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Student life at Manchester
Formula Student: Manchester Stinger Motorsports
Meet Manchester Stinger Motorsports, our Formula Student UK team!
Formula Student is Europe's most established educational motorsport competition and the testing ground for the next generation of world-class engineers. Sponsors include: Bentley, Siemens, Autodesk, MercedesAMG, Mathworks, Newton and many more.
Would you like to design and build a single-seat racing car?
Why I chose to study at Manchester
Rutvik Perera, Mechanical Engineering
Rutvik chose Manchester because of the city’s connectivity and affordability (“cheaper than London!”), and enjoys the variety and flexibility of his course… plus getting to grips with the incredible equipment we have here.
Meet MechSoc! Our Mechanical Engineering Society
We have a strong community here at Manchester, and MechSoc is the perfect place to make friends! Including industry events, alumni networks, and fun social events, get to know everything you can look forward to.
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Your facilities
Where ideas come to life
"Connect, collaborate and create"
Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!
Inspiring future engineers
Professor Danielle George
Danielle tells us what the University is doing to attract the next generation of engineers and talks to some of our students to find out what inspired them.
Meet the architect
Otto Diesfeldt, one of the architects behind our new engineering campus, gives us his first impression of the completed building.
The future of learning
Find out about our revolutionary blended learning facilities and study spaces
The student perspective
Students share their impressions of what blended learning looks like and the benefits they feel will help them during their studies.
Take a virtual tour
Explore our specialist lecture theatres and labs in this virtual tour of our new engineering buildings
Student support
Support on your course
The University of Manchester is an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
Make friends through society activities and receive support in your studies, both from The University and from students in later year groups.
Our Careers Service also offers you the high quality advice you need to plan your career after your degree.
Your health, wellbeing and safety
At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.
PASS Scheme
Peer assisted study scheme sessions offer you the opportunity to gain support, advice and help with your studies from students. These students have been in the same position as you, and are able to share their experience.
Cost of Living
Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.
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Careers and employability
Supporting your future
Career opportunities for mechanical engineering graduates are as diverse as the field itself. You could be coming up with new ideas or managing complex systems. Our graduates go into careers in the automotive, biomechanics and manufacturing industries, as well as further study or research.
See how our graduates are doing, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021:
- 100% of all graduates agree their work, study or activity fits with their future plans
- £29,750 average salary, 15 months after graduation
Welcome! Our Engineering Careers Team
The award-winning Careers Team at Manchester is one-of-a-kind - walking you through every step needed to fulfull your goals. From a first-year checklist to interviews with students on their dream placement!
Here, the team introduces themselves and how they can help you.
Our Favourite Podcast: Big Sisters in STEM
Journey from education to exciting careers with Engineer and Professor of Climate Science, Alice Larkin (she/her), and Ishita Somwanshi (she/her) a first year Materials Science student. Designed to give you real and refreshing advice, you can expect to feel seen, understood, and even a little inspired in these candid conversations. If you thought you didn’t have siblings to give you advice, yes you do!
Your next steps
Accept your offer
Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.
Your questions
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Chat to a student
Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
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