Top Universities for Automotive Engineering

Following are the top ranked UK universities for automotive engineering degree programs:

University of Hertfordshire - This MSc in Automotive Engineering degree is specifically designed to enhance the employment opportunities of graduates in mechanical and automotive engineering. The University of Hertfordshire is one of the top 5 UK universities whose automotive engineering degree programmes have been recognised in 2002 by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

City University London - The MSc Automotive Engineering course provides specialised knowledge of the latest technological developments in automotive applications of mechanical engineering, including internal combustion engines, industry-standard CAD tools, renewable energy and alternative fuels, etc. City University London is placed among the top five per cent of universities in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2010/11).

University of Glasgow - The Masters in Automotive Engineering is the first programme of its kind in Scotland. Students will be equipped for work in the world's leading automotive companies and will gain a competitive advantage based on renowned and innovative research. The University is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities.

Kingston University - Kingston's Automotive Engineering BSc (Hons) degree is accredited by the Institution of Incorporated Engineers and satisfies the academic requirements for incorporated engineer status. The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2001 judged the majority of Kingston's research as being of at least national and, in several subjects, of international excellence.

University of Hertfordshire - The Automotive Engineering BEng programme prepares students for the many excellent career choices available to a professional chartered automotive engineer. The course is recognised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In The Independent newspaper's league table (May 2010), the University was ranked 41st out of 113 universities.

* Suggested Reading: Top Mechanical Engineering Schools

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