Meet our students

See what our undergraduate students have to say about studying mechanical engineering at Sheffield.

I was challenged to think outside the box and apply my skills in unusual scenarios.

Gabi completed a summer placement at UKAEA

Keen to put her learning into practice Gabi completed a summer placement at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and has been invited to join their Graduate Scheme on graduation.

By pursuing an engineering course, I am on my way to bringing my ideas & designs to reality.

Chris did a placement with BMW Group at the MINI Plant, Oxford

A passion for the world of automobiles motivated Chris to study Mechanical Engineering with an industrial placement

The course is definitely challenging, but very rewarding

Fiona studied Mechanical Engineering with German

Fiona's interest in maths and physics, and enjoyment of applying logic to everyday problems, led her to Mechanical Engineering.

The opportunities the university offered me, truly exceeded my expectations and prepared me for an exciting future.

George spent his Industrial Placement Year at Williams Racing

Inspired by Lego, George developed an interest in engineering as a child, and knew that he had to follow a mechanical engineering career.

I love the creative freedom we get here, and the lecturers are super supportive.

Ashvin Mechanical Engineering MEng

Ashvin is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Sheffield and is currently in his first year.

The science we learn is the science we observe everywhere

Indraneel Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Indraneel has always enjoyed problem solving and so he decided to explore mechanical engineering for his degree.

A year in industry gives you invaluable insight into the workings of a business

Sam Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Final year mechanical engineering student Sam shares more about his experience at Sheffield, and how it has paved the way to his new graduate role.

Being an engineering student gives you a different way of looking at problems

Madhur Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng

Final year mechanical engineering student Madhur shares more about his experience at Sheffield, and how it has paved the way to his new graduate role.

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.

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.

Department of Mechanical Engineering