Study

Our Centre is involved with some mechanical engineering undergraduate and research courses.

Level of study

Undergraduate study

Our courses offer the chance to be involved in exciting hands-on practical projects, using the knowledge gained during your studies. Take a look at what we have to offer.

Outstanding teaching

Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Surrey delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.

Find a course

Our mechanical engineering courses are ranked 3rd for materials technology in the Complete University Guide 2021.

Find out more about applying to Surrey.

Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng

What our students say

Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.

"Having everything on your doorstep allows you to have a full and well-rounded life during your studies. I’ve certainly become a lot more confident since starting at Surrey – both academically and socially."

Isobel Adamyk, MEng Aerospace Engineering

"Life as a University of Surrey student is extremely rewarding and enjoyable, and one reason for this is its friendly, enthusiastic atmosphere."

Satyam Patel, BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

Professional Training placements

All of our undergraduate courses offer an optional Professional Training placement, which involve taking time out of studying to work in industry. You can do a placement here in the UK or you have the option to do your placement abroad.

Recognised as the Best University Placement Service (Over 500 Placements) for the second year in a row at the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2020; we will support you with your application and ensure you are gaining the experience you need in a supportive environment.

Study abroad

You have the opportunity to acquire international experience as part of your studies, by taking advantage of exchange agreements with our partner universities.

Locations of our partner universities include Australia, United States, Korea, and Singapore.

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What we have to offer

We have facilities for analysing, studying and testing and offer employability and careers support to help get you ready for life after university.

Facilities

We have numerous wind tunnels including a meteorological wind tunnel and EnFlo tunnel which is one of few in the world which allow experiments to be carried out in controlled conditions simulating the Earth's atmosphere.

Employability

We will help with your career journey, whether that be by offering a placement in industry, providing extracurricular study or providing assistance for job hunting.

Life at Surrey

PhD research

You'll be able to gain industry experience here within our Centre as well as having access to the other centres within our Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences.

What we are researching

We have a number of research areas within our Centre.

Our research course

Aerodynamic and Environmental Flow PhD

Studentships

The aerodynamics of skyscrapers: tall building clusters and the urban environment

Funding information:

£15,285 per year in 2020-21 plus a Research Training and Support budget to cover costs such as conferences, workshops and equipment

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The effect of non-neutral winds on wind power aerodynamics

Funding information:

£15,285 per year in 2020-21 plus a Research Training and Support budget to cover costs such as conferences, workshops and equipment

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The effect of non-neutral winds on wind power aerodynamics

Funding information:

University fees are fully covered with a stipend of £14057 per year, tax free, in line with research councils.

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Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.

Doctoral College

Helping to develop a research environment with a cohesive community that connects supervisors, research support staff, postgraduate researchers and early career researchers.