What are the recommended universities for studying science and engineering in the UK?
Science and engineering has always been a strong theme in the UK, there are a large number of science and engineering colleges and universities, and then IDP study abroad will introduce you to what colleges and universities are worth recommending for studying science and engineering in the UK? What are the ways to study in the UK? I hope that after reading the following introduction, you will be able to find a school that suits you.
i.Which institutions are recommended to study science and engineering in the UK?
Recommended Universities to Study Science and Technology in the UK:
1.University of Cambridge (Cambridge).
Founded in 1209, it is one of the top 10 universities in the world, has 73 Nobel laureates, and has a collegiate system with 35 departments. It is one of the oldest engineering departments at the University of Cambridge and the largest liberal arts department at the University of Cambridge, with a history of 125 years, and the Department of Electronic Engineering has a number of research groups, including optical research, electronic equipment and raw materials research, electronics and power conversion research, scientific imaging, polycrystalline silicon thin film power tube research, etc., Intel, Nokia have opened laboratories in Cambridge.
2) University of Liverpool (Liverpool).
Founded in 1881 and granted a Royal Charter in 1903, the university is a prestigious full-time public university in the United Kingdom, having won the Nobel Prize eight times, including the first in the United Kingdom in 1902. The university is world-renowned for its research, with state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and computer facilities, and its research outputs are world-renowned. The quality of teaching is high and the graduate employment rate is high. Programs include liberal arts and arts, business, engineering, law, management, medicine, education, science, and social sciences. A beautiful harbour town in the North West of England.
3.Imperial College.
Founded in 1907 as one of the independent colleges of the University of London, the school is located in South Kensington, an affluent London suburb, and is recognized as one of the top three in the UK for its level of research and is known for its engineering and medical professions.
4) University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh).
Founded in 1583, the capital of Scotland, it has an overall score of 11 and a professional score of 12. One of the six oldest and largest universities in the UK, SMC, the Scottish Microelectronics Centre, is a world-renowned center for artificial intelligence and European artificial intelligence. Microelectronics, communication optical cables, electronic communications, energy, signal processing, artificial intelligence and other majors are very popular.
5.University of Bristol (Bristol).
Founded in 1876 and located in the ancient city of Bristol in the southwest of England, the school has an overall rating of 7 and a professional rating of 5. In the 2001 Research Excellence Assessment, more than 95% of the course areas received high marks. The engineering program is prestigious, with a 5-star rating in electrical engineering. The radio and mobile communications profession is excellent and has close links with mobile communication companies.
6) University of Sheffield (Sherfield).
Founded in 1905, the fourth largest city in the north of the United Kingdom, with a comprehensive score of 24 points and a professional score of 10 points, it is one of the most comprehensive universities in the United Kingdom, with a comprehensive score (5 * 5) for scientific research level, from 35 faculties, ranking sixth in the United Kingdom, and the Department of Engineering, with a history of 120 years, is known as the United Kingdom"Engineering Empire"。
The Department of Electronic Engineering is the main department of the university and has been leading the way in research in this field in the UK, with all departments having their own research centres. The newly established Research Center for Electronic and Mobile Communication Technology has advantages in the fields of communications, optical communications, electronic and electrical engineering, data communications, mobile communications, and automation and control. A joint research center has been established with industrial giants Rolls-Royce and the British Space Agency to conduct research and development.
7) University of Surrey (Surrey).
Founded in 1966 and located in south-west London, with an overall score of 38 and a professional rating of 4, it is one of the top five research universities in the UK and has world-class research. As a traditional major, electrical engineering has a high status and reputation in the UK, and the department is the largest in the university, among which space technology and satellite communication are very strong majors.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, wholly owned by the University of Surrey, was awarded the Queen's Award for Scientific and Technological Achievement in 1998 for the development of affordable lightweight satellites. Satellite communications have led to the development of mobile communications, as well as image processing, computer vision, and VLSI technologies.
8) University of Warwick (Warwick).
Founded in 1965, the university is ranked 73rd in the world and is one of the top 10 universities in the UK. Well-known majors include MBA, Management, Engineering, Economics, and Computer Science. The university is home to the largest manufacturing research center in Europe, the WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) International Manufacturing Research Center. The school's range of courses is world-renowned and has been hailed by British Prime Minister Tony Blair"An outstanding example of the close integration of academic excellence and industry, making a unique contribution to the world of which the UK is proud"。The University of Warwick works closely with industry, and its innovative and professionally planned curriculum is closely aligned with the applied aspects of business and industry. The university has its own science park, which provides a high-tech research center for industry and commerce.
University of Manchester (Manchester).
Founded in 1851 as the UK's first city university, the university is a comprehensive university with a full range of disciplines and faculties, and many of its faculty members are world-renowned scientists. The university is known for its rigorous teaching and liberal academic atmosphere, with a tradition of innovation, and is the leading ideology of academic teaching and research. Over the past century, the university has produced 22 Nobel laureates. Computing, Psychology, Physics, Earth Sciences, Theoretical Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Urban and Rural Planning, Economics and Econometrics, Sociology, Business and Management Studies, Accounting and Finance, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Production Engineering are all strong subjects at the University of Manchester.
10.University of Newcastle (Newcastle).
Newcastle-upon-Tyne University has long been recognised as one of the UK's top science and technology universities for its excellence in teaching and research. The university has seven faculties: the Faculty of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Environmental and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Science.
Second, what are the ways to study in the UK?
1) Direct application.
Direct application means that students can apply directly to a degree course at a UK university without having to go through an intermediary, which is often referred to"Apply for a foundation course"。
Degree courses at UK universities generally require students to complete the second year of secondary school in China, that is, at the end of the first semester of secondary school or the end of the second semester of secondary school after the final examinations, and pass the school's application review to meet the school's admission requirements.
2.Enroll in a language course.
There are many language courses in the UK, including: language classes, postgraduate courses, foundation courses, and master's courses. Due to the large number of language courses at UK universities, students have a lot of choice, but it is important to choose according to your own situation. Here, we will give a brief introduction to language classes and postgraduate courses.
If a student does not meet the IELTS score, they can enrol in a postgraduate language course first, which usually requires an IELTS score of 6 or 7. If a student's IELTS score does not yet meet the entry requirements, they can choose to take a language course, which usually lasts around 3 weeks, depending on the school.
3. Study directly in the UK.
Studying directly in the UK, as the name suggests, is to apply directly to a degree program at a UK university without going through an intermediary. In the case of secondary school graduates, it is usually the case that they apply directly to a degree course at a UK university after completing their second or third year of secondary school. This modality requires students to have completed high school or completed a college preparatory program and are required to apply to the school's admission requirements.
However, there are some drawbacks to this approach, namely that students may not be able to use their language skills to adapt to the course requirements of UK universities;In addition, UK universities do not necessarily admit students from Chinese secondary schools. Therefore, students should assess their situation in advance and be prepared.
The UK is not only a developed country, but also one of the countries with the most abundant educational resources, over the years, with the emphasis on education and practice, it has always maintained a first-class education level, however, applying to study abroad is a more complicated process, if you have any questions, you must choose a formal study abroad agency to handle.