Engineer the future, the opportunity is now
Congratulations on your offer of a place on an electrical, electronic or mechatronic course at Manchester.
Switch on your career in electrical, electronic and mechatronic engineering at The University of Manchester, a university with a prestigious engineering history - and a bright focus on the future. We're home to one of the largest departments dedicated to the subject in the UK, have fantastic links with industry, and have taught the discipline here since 1905.
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Top 5
Ranked 4th in the UK, 10th in Europe and 31st in the World for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QS World University Rankings, 2024).
Unique facilities
Currently, we host the largest high-voltage research lab in the UK.
Rich heritage
Since 1905, we’ve produced a series of firsts, including the world’s first stored program computer; the Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine.
Research power
We are ranked 2nd in the UK for research power in Engineering (UK Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Studying Electrical, Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering
Discover more about your new Department.
Sustainability in Electrical Engineering
Discover challenges that the UK faces on the journey to net zero by 2050 and how solutions might come from some unexpected robotic places. Hear from Dr Robin Preece and Dr Simon Watson about how we're tackling these challenges to make sure the grid of the future is green and resilient, and how robotics can help make ageing infrastructure fit for the future.
MEng 4th Year Project Demo Day
Watch industry links and academics come together to see MEng students showcasing their year-long projects either directly funded by industry or based on industrial needs.
Introducing your first year teaching team
Explore your first year course units and meet your lecturers.
Charlotte: My experience as a disabled woman in engineering
Meet Charlotte, an EEE student and a Beatrice Shilling Scholarship awardee in her 3rd year of study. Read her story and why she chose engineering.
Your facilities
A playground for engineers and material scientists
The largest UK university engineering building in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Welcome to the home of engineering and materials. Within the walls of this new campus, you will be able to enjoy innovative learning spaces and modern facilities that will enhance your university experience.
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.
Where ideas come to life
"Connect, collaborate and create"
Discover how our engineering and materials sciences disciplines come together and bring ideas to life!
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
See our facilities
High quality facilities to support your teaching including our high-voltage lab.
Student support
Your health, wellbeing and safety
At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.
Support on your course
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering have been recognised at the Education Awards.
Cost of Living
Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.
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Student life at Manchester
The Manchester student experience
Find out more about life as a EEE student at The University of Manchester.
We're home to one of the largest departments dedicated to the subject in the UK, which means you can boost your career prospects and enhance your student experience. You’ll also encounter many experiences, faces, and places in the buzzing city of Manchester!
Students discuss why they chose their course at Manchester
Our students explain why they chose a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and why they came to Manchester.
Why I chose to study at Manchester
Udit, Mechatronic Engineering
Have a listen to Udit's experiences as a student at Manchester, including the reasons why he decided to study here and his favourite things about the course.
Spresense Codefest with Sony
Zoha who completed her second year studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering had the opportunity to participate in the Sony codefest! She tells us all about it.
Read about Zoha's experience
Hear about student life
Olivia who studied MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience talks about her student life in EEE.
Enhance your student experience
Boost your career prospects and enhance your student experience by joining our many societies available.
Careers and employability
Supporting your future
Your engineering degree will open up a world of opportunity, giving you skills for a wide range of industries. Our graduates go into careers such as designing and operating large-scale power systems and designing electrical machines and robotics.
Data from our Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21 (15 months after graduation):
- Average salary: £30,000
- Making a difference: 85% of employed graduates feel their work is meaningful
Founding your own start-up
Read the blog series about FOTENIX, a company specialising in next generation crop analytics and founded by Charles Veys, a University of Manchester MEng Mechatronic Engineering alumni. He tells us about his journey and how his studies prepared him to start his company, comprising of employees who too are Manchester alumni.
Read the first post : FOTENIX, Charles Vey and his team of Manchester Alumni
My graduate journey - 1 year on
EEE Graduate Huda tells us about her first year as a graduate engineer.
Read Huda's blog : Alumni career profile – one year after graduation
My graduate journey - 6 years on
Harish tells us why he loves Mechatronic Engineering and how his degree led to his role at Babcock International.
Read Harish's blog : Alumni career profile – six years after graduation
Day in the life
We spoke to Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate Theo to find out where his degree has taken him....
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).
