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Engineering courses for international students

Engineering degrees are long, demanding and accredited, and they lead to some of the most portable careers in the world. Every destination on our list has a skills shortage in engineering and treats engineering graduates well on post-study visas.

What a engineering and technology degree involves

Engineering covers mechanical, civil, electrical and electronic, chemical, aerospace, automotive, materials and biomedical disciplines, plus newer fields such as robotics and renewable energy. Bachelor's degrees take three to four years (MEng four to five), and one-year MSc programmes specialise.

Why study engineering and technology abroad

  • Accredited degrees recognised through the Washington Accord
  • Chronic shortages mean strong job prospects in every destination
  • Placement years and industry projects are common
  • Clear routes to chartered status
  • Strong scholarship and assistantship availability

Best countries for engineering and technology

CountryWhyTypical annual tuition
United KingdomSouthampton, Loughborough, Glasgow, Swansea, Aston£20,000 to £32,000
GermanyTU Munich, RWTH Aachen, KIT; free or low tuition€0 to €6,000
CanadaWaterloo co-op, UBC, TorontoCA$25,000 to CA$50,000
United StatesGeorgia Tech, Purdue, Michigan; STEM OPTUS$30,000 to US$60,000
AustraliaUNSW, Monash, MelbourneA$40,000 to A$50,000
NetherlandsTU Delft, Eindhoven, Twente€16,000 to €22,000

Universities to consider

Entry requirements

LevelTypical requirement
UndergraduateSecondary school with strong maths and physics (typically 70 to 85 percent), IELTS 6.0 to 6.5.
PostgraduateAn accredited engineering bachelor's at 2:2 or above in a related discipline; some programmes accept physics or maths graduates.
DoctorateA master's or first-class bachelor's, research proposal and supervisor.

Careers

Mechanical engineerCivil and structural engineerElectrical engineerAerospace engineerAutomotive engineerRenewable energy engineerProject engineerRobotics engineer

UK graduate starting salaries of roughly £27,000 to £36,000, with chartered engineers earning considerably more.

Scholarships and funding

Oasis does not award scholarships, but partner universities discount fees for strong applicants and several government schemes cover this subject. See the scholarship guide and our loan partners.

Fees and salaries are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.

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Questions

Engineering and Technology: what students ask

Which engineering branch has the best job prospects?

Software and electrical are strongest everywhere; civil and mechanical are in shortage in the UK, Canada and Australia; renewable energy is growing fastest.

Is a UK engineering degree recognised in India and elsewhere?

Yes. Accredited UK degrees are recognised under the Washington Accord, which covers India, Australia, Canada, the US and many more.

What is the difference between BEng and MEng?

BEng is a three-year bachelor's; MEng is an integrated four-year master's that meets the full requirement for chartered engineer status.

Do I need a portfolio or entrance exam?

No portfolio. Students from India, China and Vietnam need the APS certificate for a German visa, and some German programmes ask for TestAS; most others admit on grades.

Can I study engineering in English in Germany?

At master's level, yes, widely. Bachelor's programmes are mostly in German.

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