Mechanical Engineering 2024 undergraduate offer-holders

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?

Your new home

A welcome from Professor Peter Green

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World rankings

We are ranked 7th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times Higher, 2024).

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.

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.

Your facilities

Where ideas come to life

"��Ƶ, 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

Students and staff in blended learning environment

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.

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

Research underway in a mechanical engineering lab.

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!