Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Subjects Ranked Among the Top 5 in National University Guides

Our Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering courses ranked in the top 5 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025, reflecting our exceptional academic quality.

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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering courses have received exceptional recognition in two of the UK’s most prestigious university league tables: The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025. Both guides have placed these subjects among the top 5 in the country.

In The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, a trusted source for prospective students, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ achieved the following subject rankings:

  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 4th
  • Materials Technology: 4th
    (Includes Materials Science and Engineering courses)

The Guardian University Guide 2025, which evaluates universities based on student satisfaction, teaching quality, assessments, and employability, also highlights ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s strengths:

  • General Engineering: 5th
    (Includes Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering courses)

Joan Cordiner, Head of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, expressed her pride in these achievements:"I am thrilled to see our programmes receive such fantastic recognition. This reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. We strive to provide a high-quality learning environment that equips our graduates with the skills needed to excel in their careers. These results highlight our commitment to shaping the future of engineering at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ."

These outstanding results in two of the most influential university guides underscore our school's commitment to delivering a high-quality educational experience, further cementing its reputation for excellence in Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.

In addition to these subject successes, the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, while also rising to 14th place in the overall UK rankings, affirming its position as one of the country’s leading universities.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.