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Engineering for International Development MSc

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Set yourself up for a rewarding career in engineering for international development on this comprehensive, one-year MSc at UCL. Delving into everything from infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and social impact, you’ll build the specialised expertise needed to have an impact in this critical field and combat poverty in low to middle-income nations. If you’re passionate about using the power of engineering to help solve challenges on an international scale, this is the MSc for you. The comprehensive curriculum of our Engineering for International Development MSc covers urban resilience, wastewater solutions, human settlements and renewable energy. You'll also study the delivery processes within resource-limited contexts and ethical quandaries inherent in international engineering work. You’ll also learn all about the decisions engineers need to make from a social, technical, and environmental standpoint. A global perspective will help you understand the context of your work as an engineer, so you can go out and create engineering projects that solve some of the world’s most pressing resource, climate, and sustainability challenges. There’s a big emphasis on transferable skills like stakeholder engagement, project management, contextual intelligence, problem solving, and critical thinking. Graduates of UCL’s MSc in Engineering for International Development pursue diverse and impactful careers across the global development and engineering sectors. They go on to work in international development agencies, engineering consultancies, NGOs, and governmental organisations. According to LinkedIn profiles, notable employers include ARUP, the United Nations, the World Meteorological Organization, the European Commission, and Deutsche Bank, among others. This programme is ideal if you aspire to use your engineering skillset to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We welcome applications from those with a first degree in engineering, or a similar field. If you have questions about your eligibility, feel free to contact us via email for clarification. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 42,700per year

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus, Gower Street, London, Greater London, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
UCL International Student Support and Wellbeing team provides specialist information and advice to international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Economics

    7th out of 76

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    175 78%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    55th

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