Best aerospace engineering universities in uk
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Bhargavi Ram

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The UK has more than 40 engineering universities that are ranked as the top universities globally in 2024. They are known to offer an array of disciplines starting from the usual courses like computer science, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and civil engineering to unique courses like aerospace, robotics, nanotechnology, environmental engineering and many more.

Some of the best aerospace engineering universities in UK include the University of Cambridge, the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, the University of Bristol, the University of Glasgow and many more.

Universities like the University of Nottingham, the University of Birmingham, the University of Liverpool,  Imperial and Cambridge have a low acceptance rate that is under 20%. The remaining universities offer similar aerospace engineering programs with a better acceptance rate. The annual tuition fees to pursue a course from the best aerospace engineering universities in UK range from INR 20 Lakhs to 35 Lakhs.

Ranked 2nd by THE, the University of Cambridge offers a two-year Masters program in Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering. Applicants are expected to hold high scores in IELTS and in previous education. Work experience in the field would be an added advantage for the application. Being one of the best aerospace engineering universities in UK, the University of Cambridge offers more than four programs that focus on aerospace engineering. 

  • One-year master’s degree in aerospace engineering
  • Three-year Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering
  • Four-year master’s degree in aerospace engineering
  • Four-year master’s degree in aerospace engineering and management
  • Five-year master’s degree in aerospace engineering with industrial exposure.

Similarly, all the best aerospace engineering universities in UK allow young aspirants to excel in this field and with strong industrial connections they get a chance to work on real-life projects that boost their careers towards a bright future.

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#38/3118 THE Ranking 2026

King's College London, London

8.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Medicine
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298IELTS6.0PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£40,140/Yr)$54.2K/Yr
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(£15,636/Yr)$21.1K/Yr
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#56/3118 THE Ranking 2026

The University of Manchester, Manchester

8.7(Based on 38 User Reviews)England, UK51%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS7.0PTE76
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Tuition:  
(£34,220/Yr)$46.2K/Yr
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(£8,580/Yr)$11.6K/Yr
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#80/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Bristol, Bristol

9.3(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK12%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Aerospace Engineering with Study in Continental Europe
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.0PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£32,520/Yr)$43.9K/Yr
Living
(£9,720/Yr)$13.1K/Yr
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#84/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Glasgow, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 42 User Reviews)Scotland, UK28%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL92PTE65
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Tuition:  
(£33,165/Yr)$44.8K/Yr
Living
(£9,623/Yr)$13K/Yr
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#98/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

8.0(Based on 27 User Reviews)England, UK13%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Aerospace engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL80PTE64
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Tuition:  
(£30,600/Yr)$41.3K/Yr
Living
(£8,694/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#108/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Sheffield, Sheffield

7.7(Based on 24 User Reviews)England, UK85%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£32,503/Yr)$43.9K/Yr
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(£8,012/Yr)$10.8K/Yr
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#118/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Leeds, Leeds

8.7(Based on 56 User Reviews)England, UK56.67%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE64
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Tuition:  
(£33,750/Yr)$45.6K/Yr
Living
(£2,832/Yr)$3.8K/Yr
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#129/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Southampton, Southampton

9.0(Based on 16 User Reviews)England, UK77%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Space Systems Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE316IELTS6.0PTE51
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Tuition:  
(£35,000/Yr)$47.2K/Yr
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#134/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Queen Mary, University of London, London

7.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)England, UK44%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL92PTE71
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Tuition:  
(£32,650/Yr)$44.1K/Yr
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(£6,571/Yr)$8.9K/Yr
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#143/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Liverpool, Liverpool

7.0(Based on 24 User Reviews)England, UK14%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Advanced Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
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Tuition:  
(£33,000/Yr)$44.5K/Yr
Living
(£247/Yr)$333.45/Yr
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#145/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Nottingham, Nottingham

9.7(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK11%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Aerospace Engineering (Industrial Year)
Course duration:
5 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE71
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Tuition:  
(£33,200/Yr)$44.8K/Yr
Living
(£8,533/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#192/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Leicester, Leicester

10.0(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK72%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61
Programs
Tuition:  
(£25,100/Yr)$33.9K/Yr
Living
(£6,700/Yr)$9K/Yr
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#198/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Queen's University Belfast, Belfast

9.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)Northern Ireland, UK35%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110IELTS6PTE64
Programs
Tuition:  
(£20,800/Yr)$28.1K/Yr
Living
(£160/Yr)$216/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Surrey, Guildford

8.7(Based on 14 User Reviews)England, UK65%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL88PTE59
Programs
Tuition:  
(£26,000/Yr)$35.1K/Yr
Living
(£266/Yr)$359.1/Yr
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#251/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Bath, Bath

9.0(Based on 17 User Reviews)England, UK20%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE62
Programs
Tuition:  
(£28,800/Yr)$38.9K/Yr
Living
(£11,781/Yr)$15.9K/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Swansea University, Swansea

9.0(Based on 14 User Reviews)Wales, UK14%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88PTE67
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Tuition:  
(£22,486/Yr)$30.4K/Yr
Living
(£8,325/Yr)$11.2K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

9.3(Based on 12 User Reviews)Scotland, UK55%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(£24,450/Yr)$33K/Yr
Living
(£8,900/Yr)$12K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Brunel University, London

8.3(Based on 11 User Reviews)England, UK60%Acceptance Rate
M.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£23,402/Yr)$31.6K/Yr
Living
(£10,200/Yr)$13.8K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of The West of England, Bristol

8.3(Based on 1 User Reviews)England, UK53%Acceptance Rate
B.Eng Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105TOEFL80PTE59
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Tuition:  
(£17,000/Yr)$22.9K/Yr
Living
(£9,048/Yr)$12.2K/Yr
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#601/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Coventry University, Coventry

8.0(Based on 26 User Reviews)England, UK32%Acceptance Rate
M.Sc Aerospace Engineering
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(£19,433/Yr)$26.2K/Yr
Living
(£6,837/Yr)$9.2K/Yr
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