Study manufacturing engineering abroad
An in-depth guide to studying manufacturing engineering as an international student.
Manufacturing engineering degrees abroad
Manufacturing engineering is concerned with the process of turning raw materials into new products. It also covers the research and development of new manufacturing processes, machines, tools and equipment.
As a manufacturing engineering student, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to solve manufacturing problems through the application of new technologies. You’ll also learn about the design and management of manufacturing systems, and how to analyze and improve processes through statistical methods.
Manufacturing is one of the world’s largest industries that impacts every country. By studying abroad, not only will you be accessing a world-class education, but you’ll also get to see and experience how different countries solve manufacturing problems.
Manufacturing engineering program structure
Manufacturing engineering programs are available at most degree levels. As an undergraduate, you can study for a diploma or certificate level qualification over one or two years. These programs are a great way to help you gain an entry-level job role or prepare you to start a bachelor’s degree.
At the bachelor's level, the most common qualifications you can study for are a BSc or BEng (Bachelor of Engineering). In the UK, many universities offer an MEng (Master of Engineering) program which is available to undergraduates and includes a fourth year of study that converts your degree to a master’s level qualification.
In the USA, manufacturing engineering is usually studied over four years using the liberal arts model. This means you’ll need to gain a set amount of credits in manufacturing engineering modules, alongside other minor subjects and general studies.
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, you can study an MSc in manufacturing engineering over one or two years, although these programs are quite rare.
Most of your learning as a manufacturing engineering student will take place in lectures, seminars, tutorials, and hands-on practical sessions. Your assessment will be unique to each module you take, but will usually include a combination of coursework, essays, written exams, and project work.
The precise content of your course will vary depending on where you choose to study, but some of the core topics of any manufacturing engineering program include:
- Engineering design
- Mathematics for engineers
- Thermodynamics
- Operations systems
- Materials and manufacturing
- Manufacturing technology
- Electronics and electrical technology
- Automation and robotics
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Manufacturing engineering study abroad programs
Manufacturing engineering undergraduate programs
Associate in manufacturing engineering
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Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Computer Technology: Automated Manufacturing - AASc Southeast Missouri State University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,155 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Manufacturing Technology - ASc Trine University, USA | Online
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,576 USD
- Start date
- August, October, January, March, May
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Bachelor's in manufacturing engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering - BSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 30,634 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics / International Business - BEng RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 41,184 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - BEng (Hons) (with placement) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,600 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - BEng (Hons) Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 6 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,480 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Engineering Technology - Manufacturing Engineering Technology - BSc Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,929 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in manufacturing engineering
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Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in manufacturing engineering
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CNC Machining, Metrology, and Manufacturing Technology - Cert Goodwin University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 24,888 USD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Manufacturing engineering graduate programs
Master's in manufacturing engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering - MSc Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 25,218 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Engineering (Manufacturing) - MEng RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Mechanical Engineering - Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Systems Track - MSc University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,896 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Advanced Manufacturing Technology - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 5,865 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Aerospace Manufacturing - MSc Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 20,500 GBP
- Start date
- March, October
Doctorate in manufacturing engineering
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Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 36,480 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Mechanical Engineering - Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Systems Track - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,896 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Production and Manufacturing Engineering - PhD London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,780 GBP
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Diploma in manufacturing engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,434 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in manufacturing engineering
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Applied Aerospace Manufacturing - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,626 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
Future manufacturing engineering careers
The manufacturing industry is one of the globe’s biggest employers, so your skills as a manufacturing engineer will be in demand around the world. Some of the roles your skills would be ideal for include:
- Manufacturing engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Information systems manager
- Safety engineer
- Operations research analyst
- Supply chain manager
- Design engineer
- Chemical engineer
Speak to your university’s career services for help finding your dream role. They can help you work out which path is right for you, and connect you with relevant internships or graduate opportunities.
