Study Engineering at a UK Top 15 University*
Engineer practical solutions for a complex global landscape.
*13th in The Complete University Guide 2026
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Engineering at both our Exeter campus and Penryn campus in Cornwall offers a rigorous and research-led environment where you can develop advanced knowledge and contribute to meaningful innovation.
Whether you study in Exeter or Cornwall, you’ll investigate complex engineering challenges, engage with interdisciplinary research teams and gain access to state-of-the-art facilities. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your expertise, expand your professional network and position yourself as a leader in your chosen engineering discipline.
We’ve got more than £7 million in scholarships available for postgraduate students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our esteemed Exeter Excellence Scholarship - as well as regional automatic scholarships and partner scholarships with organisations such as The British Council, Chevening and The Beacon Trust.
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2nd in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
Top 20 in world for Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025)
96% of graduates in or due to start employment or further study 15 months after graduation* (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23)
£6.5m investment programme in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment.
*based on full-time, first degree, UK domiciled graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23
"The University of Exeter doesn't just offer you a place in your chosen programme; it offers a whole new experience. They provide the tools, mentors, experts, labs, resources, networking opportunities, and a supportive environment with like-minded people.
In just half a year, I've participated in an entrepreneurship/start-up bootcamp, conferences with speakers from international companies, career development workshops, student society projects such as XRacing where they are building a car from scratch, employment fairs, in addition to all the events, trips, and initiatives organised to help students socialise and make new friends!"
"I enjoyed everything about the course. Here, the lecturer not only talks but gives us time to think and discuss what we are learning. In addition to class, we do lots of experiments to improve our understanding of renewable energy in the real-world.
Through the University we have access to different types of software that allow us to undertake test simulations, there are useful seminars and field trips where we can gain practical experience."
"During my studies, what I have enjoyed the most is how the professors treat you like friends, answering your questions. I have also enjoyed the impressive hands-on experience we get in the practical lab sessions, where theory meets practice in simulated factory environments.
There is such a good learning atmosphere and environment which means it's easy to stay motivated and work hard."
"Studying at Exeter has changed my life entirely because I became a very confident person. In Exeter, we had career mentorship, which helped me a lot to face the real world. They helped me through how to prepare your CV and how to give an interview, and many other things that were included in the programme."
There are a range of ways that you can find out more about postgraduate study at the University of Exeter. We run open days throughout the year where you can hear from current students and staff and visit our campuses as well as resources to help you find out more about studying with us.
Alternatively, we offer online open days or you can book onto a postgraduate Campus visit.
