The Guardian UK University Guide 2026 latest rankings reveal the School as a national leader in engineering education, securing top spots across all disciplines including a prestigious first place for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Guide, which assesses universities based on factors including student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects, ranked the School as second in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, third for Chemical Engineering and fourth for Civil and Environmental Engineering. These impressive rankings underscore the School of Engineering’s commitment to meet the evolving needs of the sector by preparing a new generation of engineers to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The recognition mirrors the School’s global reputation as one of the top 100 universities in the world and among the best in Europe and the UK. I am proud to see our world-class engineering education and research ranked among the very best. We welcome ambitious students from around the world to join us and discover the opportunities that studying with us can open.Professor Guangzhao Mao, Head of the School of Engineering Related links Undergraduate degree finder Postgraduate degree finder Our reputation | School of Engineering Guardian University Guide 2026 This article was published on 2025-09-15