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Do you enjoy pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers? Studying engineering at the 91¿´Æ¬ will give you the tools to make real change and shape the world around you.

With expert teaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to work with cutting-edge technology. You'll have the chance to design and build your own engineering prototypes, including robots, while learning how to apply innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Our brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building called Spectra is home to immersive learning zones equipped with industry-standard facilities. These include engineering simulation labs, automotive workshops, wind tunnels, and advanced materials and energy research spaces.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges and creating innovative solutions, you’ll find a wide choice of engineering pathways to suit your interests, including aerospace, automotive, civil, electronic, mechanical, robotics, and AI engineering. This flexibility allows you to explore different sectors and tailor your career path.

For those interested in software development or artificial intelligence, our Computer Science department offers a course focused on designing and building intelligent systems. You'll study areas like expert systems, artificial life, robotics, and neural networks.

No matter which direction you take, you’ll benefit from hands-on learning and practical experience. You can also take advantage of a paid placement year—previous students have gained valuable experience at companies such as Airbus, Microsoft, BMW, Google, Rolls-Royce, IBM, GSK, Aston Martin, and Bentley Motors.

Our graduates have gone on to work for industry-leading companies, including McLaren, Deloitte, Dyson, EE, Canon, Sega Europe, the Ministry of Defence, and JCB. With strong industry links and a reputation for outstanding teaching, we’ll help you launch a successful career and stand out in a competitive job market.

Why choose Herts?

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1st in the East of England

for aeronautical and aerospace engineering (Complete University Guide, 2024)

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10th in the UK

for production and manufacturing engineering (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025)

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Inspiring spaces

Brand-new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building

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