Undergraduate student profiles

See what our undergraduate students have to say about their Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil and Structural Engineering degrees.

Siung Chong

I don't think I would be where I am if it were not for all the countless opportunities my supervisors gave me

Siung Chong Scandinavian Airlines

Siung Chong graduated with a BEng in Aerospace Engineering and went on to do a PhD in Space Physics at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield. Here he talks about his experience at Sheffield and how it’s shaped his career as an Aircraft Data Analyst at Scandinavian Airlines.

Renerables Graduate Engineer, Hannah Clague

Studying aerospace engineering opens up a number of opportunities and gives you the ability to choose an industry you’re passionate about.

Hannah Clague Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons)

After graduating with her degree in Aerospace Engineering, Hannah joined Siemens Gamesa as a Renewables Graduate Engineer, and is working on the development of wind turbines.

Graduate student Chris Walker.

Studying at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield proved to be one of the best career choices I made

Chris Walker BEng Civil Engineering

Chris's course covered a broad spectrum of core subjects within civil and structural engineering which accurately reflected career opportunities within the industry.

CIV Jacques Calitz

The variety of modules also allowed me to alter disciplines with ease. I started off being a structural engineer, but I am now a water engineer

Jacques Calitz BEng Civil Engineering

The º£½ÇÉçÇø offered international student Jacques the necessary support to make Sheffield feel like home away from home and the department gave the necessary care and guidance to help with any technical and language requirements to get me on par with his peers.

Civil Engineering graduate Will Jeeps.

Coming to Sheffield has to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made – I’ve loved my time here and will miss it in the future

Will Jeeps MEng Civil Engineering

Will's course helped him develop the skills to become a confident, well-rounded engineer.

Civil Engineering graduate Regan Parker.

The Integrated Design Project was the highlight of the course as it was a real challenge overcoming realistic obstacles to a local design project

Regan Parker MEng Civil Engineering

Studying at the º£½ÇÉçÇø of Sheffield gave Regan the skills, creativity and confidence to enter the construction industry. He will always remember his experiences at the º£½ÇÉçÇø and misses being part of it

Esther student profile

I became interested in mechanical engineering through my love of maths and problem-solving

Esther Mechanical Engineering MEng

Esther became interested in mechanical engineering as it combined her love of maths with problem-solving and design.

Yannick

I have definitely progressed in my personal and engineering skills

Yannick Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Yannick is an international student from India studying mechanical engineering at Sheffield.

jack

I like the fact that mechanical engineering is constantly solving real-world problems

Jack Mechanical Engineering MEng

Jack has always had an interest in mechanical engineering and decided to that interest into studying a degree here at Sheffield.

Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student Jeena

What I enjoy most about studying mechanical engineering is the variety of things we can actually study

Jeena Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America MEng

Jeena is a final year mechanical engineering student at Sheffield and she spent her third year in Canada.

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International undergraduate scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee (worth up to £40,000 for four-year programmes).

Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025