Engineering

Engineering at Surrey is not just about learning; it’s about making a difference. Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills needed to tackle the engineering challenges of the future, from sustainable energy and smart technologies to space exploration and advanced telecommunications. With a Surrey engineering degree, you’ll be ready to pursue a wide range of careers in various industries, both in the UK and internationally.

Developing your employability

We are nationally-leading in terms of graduate employability. Surrey’s ranking for the number of graduates in high-skilled jobs is 2nd in the South East and 12th overall in the UK.*

More than 90% of Surrey engineering students go straight into work or further study after graduating.**

*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions tracked by the Guardian Newspaper, when data published in the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey is analysed and used to create a ranking.

**Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA.

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Astronautics and Space Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Computer and Internet Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems BEng (Hons) / MEng

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

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Our pathways

Are you passionate about problem-solving, technology, and innovation but not yet sure which specific branch of engineering is right for you?

Our industry-informed courses equip you with in-demand skills, offering hands-on learning in professional facilities and opportunities to connect with major employers particularly through our award-winning placement.

Chemical engineering

Is the study of turning raw materials into everyday products that make our lives better, from clean water and medicines to energy and food. This type of engineering is all about combining creativity with technical knowledge to solve some of the world's biggest challenges, like finding new ways to generate clean energy or creating materials that are stronger, lighter, and more sustainable

Students building a structure as part of the DAD project

Civil engineering

Imagine building the world around us—roads, bridges, buildings, and even entire cities. Civil engineering is all about designing, constructing, and maintaining the essential structures and systems that shape our daily lives. It’s the field that turns ideas into reality and ensures that infrastructure is safe, sustainable, and functional.

Electrical engineering

This branch of engineering is all about understanding and working with electricity and electronics to create and improve technology that powers our world. Whether it’s designing gadgets, working on artificial intelligence or satellite technology, building communication systems, or developing new energy solutions, electrical engineers play a key role in shaping modern technology and ensuring that electrical systems function efficiently and safely.

Mechanical engineering sciences

If you’re intrigued by how things work, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for designing and building, mechanical engineering may be for you. One of the broadest fields in engineering, it’s all about designing, creating, and improving machines and systems that make our lives easier and more efficient. Mechanical engineering combines principles from physics, mathematics, and materials science to develop everything from engines and robotics to heating systems and medical technologies.

Our engineering students and graduates

Gareth C.

Chemical Engineering MEng

Chemical Engineering is one of the most powerful degrees you can take, because of how widely it can be applied. I'm certain that whatever industry you join you will be able to apply your Chem-Eng skills, you just might have to think of applying them in a different way.

Lisa Silva

Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems BEng (Hons)

From a young age, I always loved problem-solving and technology and so I knew I wanted to go into Engineering. This followed into secondary school where I greatly enjoyed computing and physics but specifically the circuitry topics so Electronic Engineering seemed like the perfect fit.

Kaden Trueman

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)

University is great for gaining a whole range of knowledge you need, but a placement year gives you the chance to develop on a personal level and use that knowledge to create real world impact. At its core, engineering is about solving problems, and a placement year gives you the perfect opportunity to do that.

Ben T.

Civil Engineering MEng

My Industrial Placement Year also affirmed my aspiration to become a contractor and site engineer in the rail sector. I hope to continue this journey with my Surrey/ICE sponsoring company.

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Professional Training placements

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Advanced Geotechnical Engineering MSc

Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

Bridge Engineering MSc

Civil Engineering MSc

Electronic Engineering MSc

Infrastructure Engineering and Management MSc

Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy MSc

Process Systems Engineering MSc

Satellite Communications Engineering MSc

Space Engineering MSc

Structural Engineering MSc

Sustainable Energy with Industrial Practice MSc

Water and Environmental Engineering MSc

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Chemical engineering

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering sciences

What our students say

Charlie

Space Engineering MSc

Surrey helped me in two key ways – the breadth of topics on the course that gave me exposure to lots of different aspects of designing, building and operating spacecraft, and the top-quality teaching provided by the faculty.

Gayathry Umesh

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering MSc

The lovely setting of the campus and serene ambience are Surrey's best features. As an international student, I was enthralled by its beauty and the welcoming people.

Oyoma

Chemical Engineering MEng

My degree from Surrey provided me with the skills and experiences necessary to be competitive in the current job market. This included the use of engineering software, working in multidisciplinary teams, practical skills and problem solving.

Explore our research

Our research takes place predominantly within large, coherent groups whose mass and state-of-the-art facilities provide unique opportunities for pursuing a wide variety of topics, many of them with a multidisciplinary flavour drawing on academic staff from multiple disciplines.

Chemistry and chemical engineering research

Computer science and electronic engineering research

Mechanical engineering sciences research

Sustainability, civil and environmental engineering research

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Advanced Technology Institute PhD

Aerodynamic and Environmental Flow PhD

AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA) PhD

Automotive Engineering PhD

Biomedical Engineering PhD

Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD

Engineering Materials PhD

Information and Communication Systems PhD

Micro- and NanoMaterials and Technologies EngD

Open Secure Communication Networks PhD

Robotics and Autonomous Systems PhD

Space Engineering PhD

Vision, Speech and Signal Processing PhD

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Research excellence

The Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) ranked engineering 15th in the UK for *research power.

*Research power is the overall quality of submissions, calculated by grade point average and multiplied by the full-time equivalent number of staff submitted.

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Chemistry and chemical engineering research

Computer science and electronic engineering research

Mechanical engineering sciences research

Sustainability, civil and environmental engineering research

What our students say

Ryan Fernandez

Information and Communication Systems PhD

I knew Surrey would be a good place to do a PhD as the Institute for Communication Systems is a world-leading research centre with an outstanding reputation.

Daisy Shearer

Advanced Technology Institute PhD

I loved doing experimental research and working with semiconductor devices! I also developed my data analysis and coding skills, and became familiar with how a research team operates in industry.