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    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
    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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      Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics - BEng RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,956 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 37,440 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Advanced Manufacturing Technology - BSc Millersville University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,560 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,560 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Manufacturing Engineering - General Manufacturing - BSc Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,929 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,929 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Engineering Technology: Mechanical/Manufacturing Systems - BSc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Engineering Technology: Mechanical/Manufacturing Systems
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      Global Manufacturing Systems Engineering Technology - BSET University of Dayton, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      44,890 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,890 USD

      Start date
      August, May, January
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    Associate in manufacturing engineering

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      Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Computer Integrated Manufacturing - AASc Elgin Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,510 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD

      Start date
      January, September, August, June, February
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      Computer Technology: Automated Manufacturing - AASc Southeast Missouri State University, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,155 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Forest Renewable Materials/Advanced Manufacturing - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,791 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD

      Start date
      June, March, January, September
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      Manufacturing Technology - ASc Trine University, USA
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      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,576 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,576 USD

      Start date
      May, March, January, October, August
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    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
      13,218 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,098 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

      Start date
      May
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    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
      9,510 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD

      Start date
      January, February, September, August, June
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    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
      19,021 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Advanced Manufacturing Technology - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,347 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,600 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Manufacturing Technology and Management - MSc Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      28,359 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,500 GBP

      Start date
      October
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      Automotive Engineering: Manufacturing and Management - Intl MASc University of Windsor, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,867 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,594 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Engineering (Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering) - by research - MEng RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,214 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 36,480 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Doctorate in manufacturing engineering

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      Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,214 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 36,480 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
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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
      22,896 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD

      Start date
      January, August
      Show program overview about Mechanical Engineering - Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Systems Track
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      Production and Manufacturing Engineering - PhD London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,063 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      May, December, November, October, September, June, April, March, February, January
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    Diploma in manufacturing engineering

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      Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,746 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,192 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Manufacturing Engineering Technician - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      12,811 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,022 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in manufacturing engineering

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      Applied Aerospace Manufacturing - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,294 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,626 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Management - PGCert Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      8 months
      Annual tuition fee
      16,523 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,665 CAD

      Start date
      January
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    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.