School of Engineering

University of Edinburgh

Engineering is an exciting, hands-on subject that will inspire you to challenge the way things are done, to think creatively and develop solutions that will genuinely make a difference to the world.

Join us and you can contribute to the transition to a lower-carbon future, including next-generation materials and processes, devices for medical diagnosis, data-driven innovation, energy, robotics, and AI systems, and help make infrastructure and the environment safer and healthier.

Why study at the School of Engineering?

We are consistently ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for engineering (THE and QS 2026)

The quality and breadth of our combined engineering research ranked 3rd in the UK according to Times Higher Education, in our joint submission with Heriot-Watt University. Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)

Edinburgh is the 15th best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026)

18

courses

35th

in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

main campus

About the School of Engineering

We offer a range of specialised taught masters programmes. As a postgraduate student, you will develop a depth of knowledge and breadth of skills, which will lead to exciting career opportunities or further study

By choosing to study at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering, you will benefit from our multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities to engage with academics and researchers across our four disciplines and seven research institutes.

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Main campus

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Scotland

United Kingdom

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Engineering (12) Environmental Sciences (13) Communication & Media Studies (7) Biological Sciences (4) Materials Science (24) Computer Science (8)