Sussex is ranked among the top 20 universities in the UK for mechanical engineering in The Guardian University Guide 2013 and The Sunday Times University Guide 2012, and also among the top 20 universities in the UK for electrical and electronic engineering in The Times Good University Guide 2013 and The Sunday Times University Guide 2012.

Rated 14th in the UK for ‘General Engineering and Mineral and Mining Engineering’ research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). 95 per cent of our research was rated as internationally recognised or higher, and 60 per cent rated as internationally excellent or higher.

The Department of Engineering and Design has strong links with industry, which are used to benefit both Masters-level and PhD research projects and enhance the employment opportunities for our graduates.

Our internationally renowned research groups offer MPhil/PhD research degree opportunities for well-qualified applicants and graduates of our MSc degrees.

The Department has well-equipped research laboratories and teaching laboratories dedicated to Masters-level degrees.

Our research students benefit from direct supervision by research-active staff, along with training and professional development opportunities provided by the School of Engineering and Informatics and the University’s Doctoral School.

We have a vibrant international community within the Department, with students and faculty from all over the world.