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This is your future

Mechanical engineering

Everything around you is designed and developed by mechanical engineers, one of the most in-demand professions today.  

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Congratulations to our offer-holders!

We are delighted to have made you an 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? 

Your new home

A welcome from Professor Peter Green

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World rankings

We are ranked 4th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (QS World Rankings 2022).

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Unrivalled facilities

Experience our brand-new home for Engineering and Materials Science with state-of-the-art facilities and spaces.

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Pioneers in engineering

In line with our industrial history, we were the first English university to offer an engineering degree.

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Most targeted by employers

We are the most targeted university by top graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2023).

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

Mechanical Engineering at Manchester

Hear from some current students and staff.

Find out more about the exciting opportunities a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Manchester brings.

Meet one of your lecturers

Meet Dr Philip Bonello, a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, and stream his taster session on mechanical systems.

Follow your faculty - Science and Engineering!

What better way to find out about life on campus than live updates? Follow @uomscieng on Instagram for weekly takeovers and to hear from our students. 

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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, 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 Engineering Building B

See our 360° labs : Explore our Engineering Building A

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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.

Learn more about student support.

Your health, wellbeing and safety

At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

Find out more

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. 

Learn more about peer support.

Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

Find out more : about financial support

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Scholarship Ceremony

Hear from previous recipients of our scholarships at last years Scholarship Ceremony.

Click here to learn more about our scholarships.

Student life at Manchester

Racing into first place

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?

Follow the team

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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.

Mechanical Engineering society

Connect with Mechanical Engineering students and alumni to make friends as well as start creating professional networks in industry.

Follow on instagram : Aerospace Engineering society

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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.

  • Employability rate: 95% (15 months after the course, source Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)
  • Average salary: £28,000 (15 months after the course, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)

Careers and employability

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Graduate Adrian's career tips

Hear Adrian's great advice about finding the right career pathway for you.

Read Adrian's blog : Do what motivates you – Adrian Harwood

Adrian Harwood.

VIDEO: Engineering alumni panel

Watch the recent engineering alumni panel where our alumni talk about their time studying at university and their careers since.

My graduate journey

Graduate Alice completed a graduate scheme with Schneider Electric that exposed her to different areas of and roles in engineering.

Read Alice's blog : Mechanical engineering alumna Alice

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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.

Accept your offer

Your questions answered

We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.

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A brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's most liveable city. 

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