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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
Bachelor's in manufacturing engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering - BEM (Hons)/BEng (Hons) Ontario Tech University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,507 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,608 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Global Manufacturing Systems Engineering Technology - BSET University of Dayton, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,890 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,890 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Engineering Technology - Manufacturing Engineering Technology - BSc Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,929 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,929 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Top-up) - BEng (Hons) University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,148 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics - BEng RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,848 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Associate in manufacturing engineering
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Computer Technology: Automated Manufacturing - AASc Southeast Missouri State University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,155 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Manufacturing Technology - ASc Trine University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,576 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,576 USD
- Start date
- August, October, January, March, May
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Forest Renewable Materials/Advanced Manufacturing - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,791 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
Diploma in manufacturing engineering
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Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technology - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,006 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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16,823 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in manufacturing engineering
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Cert Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 16 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,510 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August, September
Pathway in manufacturing engineering
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Access Course for Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - UGP Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
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6,947 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,712 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
Manufacturing engineering graduate programs
Master's in manufacturing engineering
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing with Placement Year - MSc University of Northampton, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,760 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - MA Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,244 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems - MSc Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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27,970 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,500 GBP
- Start date
- March, October
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Engineering - Mechanical and Manufacturing - MSc Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Design - MSc Frederick University, Cyprus
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,947 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
Doctorate in manufacturing engineering
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Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,108 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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22,896 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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18,801 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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 Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,605 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,022 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in manufacturing engineering
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Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Management - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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16,258 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,665 CAD
- Start date
- January
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Applied Aerospace Manufacturing - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,081 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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.
