Our Faculty of Engineering is home to over 30,000 students from almost 140 countries, studying across 8 departments at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are pleased to see them continue to succeed in their studies and future careers. Find out more about the lives of our students, and what they enjoy about studying at Strathclyde.
Faculty of EngineeringMeet our Student Engineering Community
I would highly recommend Strathclyde to prospective students due to its large international student population, high-quality learning environments, and widely recognised and impressive teaching and research abilities.
Anosh Nadeem Butt
PhD in Architecture
PhD in Architecture
From Formula Student, to Formula One
Aeronautical Engineering student Oliver was the Team Manager of Strathclyde’s Formula Student Society in 2022/23, after working in various roles in the team throughout his studies at Strathclyde. Prior to graduating from his degree in the summer of 2023, Oliver had already secured his dream job working for Williams Formula One, where he will travel the world with the team! Hear more about his journey to secure his dream job.
Minjiang’s journey from Strathclyde to SP Energy Networks
Minjiang joined our Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering from China through one of our articulation programmes, before continuing his studies with a PhD. Minjiang now works for SP Energy Networks, and discusses his journey to where he is today.
Shreya’s journey from India to Strathclyde
Shreya joined our MSc Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage programme, and enjoyed support from our Indian Student Society before she even arrived in Glasgow.
Wiktor Jurek, MEng Computer & Electronic Systems
"My course is great for networking with people with a passion for computing and electronics. It was through the people I’ve met on my course and the fantastic careers service that I managed to secure a job after the first year of studies."
Shaina Agwan, MSc in Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems & the Environment
"The University of Strathclyde is one of the best universities in the UK in terms of Engineering and research. It provides industry-oriented learning to its students, which makes them job-ready."
Onder Canbulat, PhD Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
"While you are studying at Strathclyde, you will understand that nothing is impossible. I can say that this is the place of dream makers."
I entered Strathclyde through the Engineering Academy programme, meaning that I spent my first year at City of Glasgow College, before entering directly into 2nd year at Strathclyde.
Alex Paterson
MEng Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Academy route
MEng Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Academy route
Precious Otti, PhD Chemical & Process Engineering PhD
"The Strathclyde community is very professional, and friendly. They provided me with all the help I've needed and made my research journey easier and happier."
Kaloyan Domuschiev, MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering
"On my course, I particularly enjoy that the theory that we are taught is also put to the test in real scenarios in labs and projects."
Yilan Xiao, MSc Machine Learning and Deep Learning
"I enjoy the typical engineering student life running between labs and the library, debating with peers and chatting with lecturers."
Indian Engineering students at Strathclyde
Nigerian Engineering students at Strathclyde
We have a large community of Nigerian students studying at Strathclyde, with many studying in our Faculty of Engineering. Hear from some of our students on what they like about studying here.
Aisha Ali, Renewable Engineer at DNV
Hear how Strathclyde graduate Aisha is following her dream of working in the Renewable Energy sector. After completing her MSc in Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment, she joined DNV as part of their Renewable Energy Team, and looks forward to where her career will take her in this field.
Margot Cocard, PhD Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering
"Being able to meet people from all over the world has been my favourite thing about studying at Strathclyde. I have had the opportunity to meet students, staff, colleagues and friends from different countries and different cultures."
Zainab Al Balushi, BSc (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics
"I like that my course is not just theoretical, it involves clinical and technical practical skills which makes it unique and always exciting. The course is also very rewarding when you visualise the amount of positive impact you can make in your patients’ lives."
Jessica Morris, MEng Naval Architecture and High-Performance Marine Vehicles
"The main thing I like about my course is that I am able to study something I have a passion for whilst surrounded by people who share that passion."
When you live and study abroad you have the chance to broaden your mind and adopt a more globalised way of thinking. I strongly believe that studying abroad fits perfectly with someone who wants to pursue a more international career.
Ioannis Chalaris
MSc Technical Ship Management
MSc Technical Ship Management
Prateek Kumar Dhir, PhD Civil & Environmental Engineering
"Being away from my country, in the beginning, I was worried about missing my family and friends but the friendly culture helped me to make many friends and I never felt left out."
Aditi Mukhopadhyay, PhD Chemical & Process Engineering
"I wanted a career where I could cultivate and use my skills to benefit people, and somewhere I could witness a change."
James Kwame, EngD Advanced Manufacturing: Forming and Forging
The University boasts of a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub, Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), with facilities well fitted to serve the needs of anyone aspiring for a career in manufacturing engineering. It’s indeed a place of useful learning.
I like how diverse the modules are on my course because it feels like you get to sample a little bit of everything, which helps you find your niche for choosing a career after university.
Beth Morman
MEng Product Design Engineering
MEng Product Design Engineering
Alejandro Mar Morales, MSc in Sustainability & Environmental Studies
"I enjoyed the ability to create your own curriculum with optional classes, as it gives you a chance to specialise."
Ashlee Espinoza, PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
"I would definitely recommend Strathclyde. The quality of the education is fantastic and there are so many opportunities to apply your work, collaborate with industry and feel like you’re helping to create change."
Aman Joshi, MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
"Chemical engineering is not the most straightforward course for studying, but here at Strathclyde, it was pretty delightful. For me, the labs have been the most exciting part of my studies here."
Amy Murdoch, MEng Chemical Engineering
"After deciding on which course I wanted to study, I started to research which universities I could go to. Strathclyde stood out due to its position in the university rankings and also due to its strong links to industry."
Xuran Xiao, PhD Mechanical Engineering
"The courses available in the Faculty of Engineering are very comprehensive, you can learn almost everything you need to be a successful engineer, such as the knowledge about materials, power, aerospace and the environment."