Postgraduate student profiles

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

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Leo's experience

Jesus Leonardo Corredor Garcia PhD Environmental Fluid Mechanics, MSc Water Engineering

Leo started his journey with us in 2016 as an international student from Colombia. He did an MSc in Water Engineering as a stepping stone to exploring a career in academia and developing the necessary skill set needed for a PhD.

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Maria's experience

Maria Mitzi Abigail Gonzalez Reynoso MSc Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering MSc student Maria is originally from Mexico. She chose Sheffield because of what the University can offer, and she loves the architecture of the city.

Anushka Mookherjee

The course allowed me to get into the technical depths of more than one area of interest, such as dynamics, tribology and composite materials

Anushka Mookherjee Masters in Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Anushka wanted to enhance her knowledge and skills and gain some exposure and international experiences, so chose to come to Sheffield for her postgraduate study.

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Tatiana's experience

Tatiana Zaichenko MSc Structural Engineering

Tatiana has appreciated the large variety of software which has been provided.

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Vimalnath's experience

Vimalnath Seomore MSc Civil Engineering

Vimalnath has had some amazing teachers that he's been comfortable to approach throughout lockdown.

Tace Morgan

It feels like you're really at the cutting edge and doing things that will make a difference for the future

Tace Morgan Mechanical Engineering MSc

Tace has always enjoyed maths and physics and so she pursued a career in engineering.

William Jones

The opportunities presented when studying are incredible

Will Jones Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Management MSc

Will Jones is a Postgraduate student studying towards his Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management.

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If you have a passion for the subject, an MSc is right for you

Sophie Wilson Advanced Manufacturing Technologies MSc (Res)

Sophie Wilson is currently studying towards her MSc (Res) in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at the University of Sheffield after achieving her BEng Mechanical Engineering in 2018 at university in Scotland.

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I particularly enjoyed the individual project in the final year

Craig Locke Aerospace Engineering MEng

Craig is an MEng graduate now working on Caterpillar Inc., who also sits on our industrial advisory board.

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This course helped prepare me for work in industry

Mina Zakher Aerospace Engineering MEng with a Year in Industry

Mina joined the R&D graduate scheme at Nissan, and now works on projects to ensure vehicles meet their safety targets.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025