Master in Energy Engineering MEng

Tuition is £32,160.

The Birmingham Centre for Cryogenic Energy Storage, the first UK research facility of its kind, offers students direct access to cutting-edge cryogenic labs and a demonstration plant, adding a practical edge to the Energy Engineering MEng.

The four-year programme progresses from core fundamentals in thermodynamics, transport phenomena and process design to advanced topics such as energy systems, sustainable process engineering and systems control. Throughout, you explore the science and technologies required to meet global energy challenges, including generation, storage and life-cycle analysis.

Industry links feature a final-year design project that can be undertaken with a partner company, guest lectures from leading energy firms and opportunities for placements. Graduates emerge ready for roles in energy production, conversion, policy or research, with strong analytical and engineering skills.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.