Engineering and technology are both lucrative career paths. Studying a STEM subject can be immensely rewarding, knowing you can make a a real mark on the world with your work, whether you specialise in aerospace, biomedical or civil engineering (or another of the many specialisations!) Plus, both sectors have some of the highest graduate salaries, which makes these degrees highly sought-after. But what are the best places to study engineering and technology in Europe?
We’ve analysed student reviews of engineering and technology degrees at top universities around Europe to find out which countries get the highest scores for these specific degree programmes.
So, read on to find out which country takes the top spot for the best places to study engineering in Europe. And, read real student reviews of top universities in these destinations.
Top 10 Best Places to Study Engineering and Technology in Europe
Summary and Methodology
To find out which destinations get the highest scores from students for their engineering and technology degrees, we first filtered EDUopinions student reviews by the category Engineering and Technology, leaving just reviews posted for courses in this subject area. The below ranking is based on data from 2023, so all reviews were posted between January 1st 2023 and December 31st 2023.
We then excluded countries of study that had less than 10 student reviews for programmes.
Finally, we ranked the remaning European countries by the ‘overall’ rating they received from reviewers. The overall rating takes into account a students’ experience at their university, on their specific course, and other factors such as the application process, student life, and the perceived value of the course.
So, these are the top ten best places to study engineering and technology in Europe in 2025.
10. Romania (3.86/5 Rating)
Romania may not be your first choice of study destination, but this large Balkan country is home to three universities that feature in rankings of engineering universities: the University of Bucharest, Babes-Bolyai University, and the University Politehnica of Bucharest.
Student reviewers give engineering and technology degrees in Romania a higher overall score than programmes in Germany and Portugal. This is partly down to a higher value for money rating—living costs are far lower in Romanian cities than other European cities.
Student Review – AUtomation and Applied Informatics Student at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
The curriculum is pretty decent. I think they have way too many classes, but overall they’re not bad. A lot of laboratories and practical experience, which is nice. There are a lot of Erasmus agreements, Bosch teaching their self-driving cars course, entrepreneurship classes. Pretty diverse extracurricular themes.
EUROAVIA was the student association that I loved the most because they had a lot of interesting events. Visiting the Air Traffic Control Tower at Cluj Airport, the military base at Câmpia Turzii or the Airbus maintenance workshop, you have a lot of aviation-related events to go to.
Student Review – Architecture and Civil Engineeringat Polytechnic University of Timisoara
In these last 3 years, my University helped me a lot developing my skills, learning about my degree and gave me such good educational opportunities – like internships in other countries and EUDRES events that improved our connection with other universities from Romania and Europe.
9. Spain (3.92/5 Rating)
Spain has long been a top destination for students, and the country also boasts some top universities for STEM studies—four Spanish institutions feature in the top 200 of the QS best engineering universities in the world ranking. In addition to an overall rating of 3.92/5, Spanish engineering degrees are also rated particularly highly for career prospects.
One of the universities on that ranking, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, receives an overall rating of 4.2/5 by student reviewers, while both the Universitat de Barcelona and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya receive a 4.0/5.
Student Review – Aerospace ENgineering at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
The best of the university are all the services for the student body: entertainment venues, free sports, several study rooms… There are facilities for carrying out a lot of activities and student projects are encouraged.
Regarding studies, they are better or worse depending on the school or the specific grade. In my specific case, aerospace engineering, there are several things regarding the study plan that could be improved, but in general it is a very good option to pursue this degree.
Student Review – Industrial Engineering at Universitat de Barcelona
Overall, it was a great experience. As for my major in Industrial Design, my professors are always open to helping me when I’m having a hard time with something. Tutoring and volunteers have been great and I would love to use it more. When I needed to call for financial aid information, they were very helpful and made sure I got the answers to my questions.
8. Poland (3.95/5 Rating)
Poland is one of the most affordable destinations for study in Europe, and given the high salaries for graduates of engineering and technology, this makes it a great value study destination for these subjects.
Engineering and technology students particularly rate university locations and career prospects for their studies in Poland. Warsaw University of Technology is the highest-ranked university for engineering and technology in the country; EDUopinions reviewers rate this institution 4.0/5.
Student Review – Electrical Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology
The educational environment created by Warsaw University of Technology encourages students to work on creative projects in order to advance overall personality development and the growth of future engineers. It is a top-notch educational facility. One of the top departments in all of Poland, the department where I’m studying also has a stellar reputation across the continent of Europe.
Student Review – Computer Engineering at Vistula University
I like and appreciate how the university tries to invite many companies and corporations into the universities so they may recruit new students to help them within their field and further their careers. however what I dislike is the lack of organisation at times. I’ve heard many students complain that it takes more than 1 to 2 weeks to receive an email of their complaint and another issue is in regards to the deans office at times is getting very crowded and at times students are unable to enter due to the crowded line. I wish the university was more organised in these certain things because you could be a whole day within the line and not be able to resolve your issue.
7. Italy (4.06/5 Rating)
Italy is home to some of the best universities in the world, including Politecnico di Milano, which ranks 23rd on the QS Subject Rankings for engineering. Politecnico di Milano attracts students from all over the world who want to immerse themselves in an rigorous academic environment and high-impact research projects.
Unfortunately, Italian engineering degrees get the lowest rating on this ranking from EDUopinions reviewers for the quality of accommodation. However, they make up for it with a significantly high score for professors, which makes sense given the prestige of technical universities in this country.
Student Review – Aerospace Engineering at Università di Pisa
The University of Pisa is one of the best university from a theoretical point of view, but it does not adequately introduce you to the world of work. The exams are hard, really challenging, and sometimes the credits associated with the exam itself are not enough, but the satisfaction of learning something new in detail and achieving a goal is priceless. Despite this the university provides workshops to improve everyone’s soft skills, there are projects related to Engineering courses, there is a lot of cultural diversity and the professors are experts in their fields.
Lastly the city is small, calm and cheap.
Student Review – Space Engineering At Sapienza – Università di Roma
I think one of the best aspects od sapienza is its international community of students that makes the student life very enjoyable.
There are various campuses based on the Faculty you attend and the city is not well conected so it’s better to live close to the subway or in student neighborhoods.
Both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees are highly theoretical, which on one hand, encourages students to take learning seriously and ask quetions. However, some programs lack the practical part needed to complete the understanding of the theoratical one. Proffesors are also very open to helping students in their learning path. The exams might be a bit difficult, especially for international students who are not used to a more theoratical approach, and it definitely requires a lot of studying.
Overall, it is a very good university with a lot of courses and definitely, a lot of opportunitues
6. France (4.13/5 Rating)
France has four universities in the top 100 engineering universities in the world, all of which are located in the capital. Paris is also one of the best student cities in the world, and is well-connected to other international destinations, meaning engineering graduates have a wealth of options in terms of career path.
In addition to a high overall rating (just 0.1 below the number five destination, the United Kingdom), engineering and technology students in France rate their programmes highly for career prospects, student life, and the internationality of their degrees.
Student Review – Computer Science at Université de Bourgogne
Are you passionate about technology? Or anything really? Because if you are, you are definitely in the right place. UB really speaks for itself, but if you need a little push in the right direction, then this review is for you.
First, I’ll start with a quick overview of the following:
1. The campus: what’s good about it? It’s peaceful, calming, and doesn’t make you feel trapped or lost.
2. The Teachers: Easily the best thing about this place would have to be the teachers. Very professional and goal oriented. They will help you reach your full potential.
Student Review – Computer Science at Université Grenoble Alpes
Studying in France as an international student has been an incredible experience. The professors are excellent, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with both on-campus and off-campus activities. The campus is lovely, and the community is very welcoming, kind, and fun. Overall, I’m very happy with my decision to study in France.
5. United Kingdom (4.14/5 Rating)
The United Kingdom has made its mark in the history of industrial engineering. Add to that the number of prestigious universities in this country (including some of the best places to study engineering in the world), it’s no surprise that it makes it into the top five of our ranking.
Whether you want to study with renowned faculty at University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, or in vibrant student locations at the University of Edinburgh or University of Manchester, you’re guaranteed a rewarding student experience. Engineering students in the UK give their programmes high scores for internationality, facilities, and career prospects.
Student Review – Aerospace Engineering at University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge stands out for me as an epitome of quality British education, renowned globally for its academic excellence and rich history. The university is commitment to intellectual rigor and critical thinking. These rigorous academic programs challenged me to delve deep into my chosen field, fostering a culture of inquiry and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. This emphasis on academic rigor prepares students just like me not only for successful careers but also for a lifetime of intellectual curiosity and discovery. I am proud to have studied at Cambridge.
Student Review – Mechanical Engineering at The University of Manchester
The study environment for our faculty is very nice, It owns very big and fancy buildings with very new and advance equipments. The knowledge we learned is very interesting. A big challenge for me is that many courses require a large portion of self-study.
4. Lithuania (4.31/5 Rating)
Yes, the small Baltic nation of Lithuania beats major study destinations like the UK and France in our ranking of the best places to study engineering and technology! Student reviewers give their degrees high marks for the quality of facilities, location and student life. This isn’t a surprise when you consider that you could be studying in picturesque and historic cities like Kaunas or Vilnius.
In fact, students at Kaunas University of Technology—one of the best institutions for engineering study in Lithuania—rate it highly for the low tuition fees, wealth of facilities, and innovative curriculum.
Student Review – Mechanical Engineering at Kaunas University of Technology
I enjoy studying in KTU every day, as it gave me possibility to learn and communicate with a lot of different people from different countries and gain new experience from new activities in classes. The labs here are gods, the equipment is highly cost and it is also maintained pretty well.
Student Review – Chemical Engineering and Technology at Kaunas University of Technology
As a foreigner, I find this place very friendly. All the teachers are happy to help, they can answer any question regarding the studies and much more. The dormitory prices are justified and quality of living is very pleasant. Most of all, it’s great to have an opportunity to communicate with other students. Exchanging cultures is very fun and entertaining. I have met many amazing people here and I hope to meet many more!
3. Hungary (4.33/5 Rating)
Just one Hungarian university appears on the QS Subject Rankings for engineering, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. However, this institution is well-rated by students, who give the university a rating of 4.2/5.
Among engineering and technology students, it receives an even higher average rating, and students also praise their degrees for the quality of facilities, internationality, and student life. Budapest itself is one of the most affordable cities in Europe, and combined with a vibrant cultural calendar and beautiful sights, is it any wonder that students love studying engineering here?
Student Review – Computer Engineering at University of Pécs
During my studies at PTE, I have gained vast experience regarding technical studies in my program. The professors are helpful and they assist you in you studies and everyday queries. Overall it is a small city with a hint of old historical buildings and recreational parks. The International life at Pecs is also vibrant with several socialising events and parties.
Student Review – Computer Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Friendly teachers, many student clubs, many events to bring students closer every month, and so on. Overall I really like this university. My study curriculum is also well structured, one thing I am missing thought is more project work. I would love it if my univerisity encourages me to do more practical work with real-life applications.
2. Ireland (4.36/5 Rating)
Practically every city in Ireland has a university appear in the QS Subject Rankings for engineering studies, and our reviewers echo this prestige by giving Irish engineering degrees high scores for internationality, professors, value for money and career prospects.
Recently, Ireland came 3rd in our ranking of the best countries for career prospects, and it’s evident that engineering students can take advantage of an exciting jobs market after their degrees. The best engineering university in Ireland is Trinity College Dublin, which EDUopinions reviewers rate 4.1/5.
Student Review – Computer Science at University College Dublin
This institution has been a very fantastic experience for me. The lectures offered here are of the highest caliber; they are not only educated but also interesting, which makes learning enjoyable. Modern facilities substantially improve the educational process and give students considerable resources for both academic and personal development. The committed and knowledgeable professors go above and beyond to aid students in their intellectual growth.
Student Review – Biomedical Engineering at University of Galway
The university boasts a vibrant international community, fostering diverse perspectives both inside and outside of the classroom. The teaching standards are exceptional, and the available resources, such as the student health unit, student pantry, and career development, are invaluable. Galway, the city in which the university is situated, offers an excellent environment for learning and living. The university takes great pride in its remarkable diversity.
1. The Netherlands (4.60/5 Rating)
So, the best place to study engineering and technology in Europe is the Netherlands! This small country has a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of engineering tech, particularly in areas like energy, climate, and agriculture, so engineering students here can participate in plenty of exciting research.
The Netherlands has two universities among the best 100 in the world for engineering, Delft University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology, both of which get a high score of 4.3/5 from students. Engineering and technology students in particular highlight the quality of the facilities and professors, the internationality, and the value for money at their Dutch universities.
Student Review – Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology
The university is an excellent technical university, especially in Aerospace Engineering. The Aerospace faculty is, in general, knowledgeable and approachable. English is the official language of instruction which, as an international student myself, is nice. Academically, I found the coursework extremely relevant and challenging. Housing is an issue here in Delft. I would recommend coming several months before you intend to start your studies to find a place to stay.
Student Review – Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology
TU Delft is among the best techinical European universities. It is full of international students, which gives you the possibility of interacting with different cultures. The university is connected well to many research institutes and companies, that know the quality of the students graduating from TU Delft and value them highly. The faculty of aerospace engineering has very knowledgeable and inspiring professors. Many associations and dream teams on many different topics exists, if you want to join one and enrich your cv with extra-curricular activities. Also the well-being of the students is something TU Delft values a lot, giving the possibility to reserve appointments or just swing by the academic counsellors offices during open hours. If you don’t know anyone in Delft as an international student, you will get started with the peer group initiative in which you will be assigned a group and a mentor, usually a older student of your same track. Of course the university demands a lot to the students: you will have to study, work hard, make choices for your future that might sometimes be difficult. But it is completely rewarded in the end. The expertise and confidence you will gain are really valuable. Finally, courses are usually very specific and topics are explained in depth, so you can really make your study plan to fit your interests and become an expert.
Conclusion
If you’re thinking about studying engineering or technology at university, then your choice of study destination is crucial. When studying a highly technical degree such as this, a strong research environment, knowledgeable professors, and valuable career support can make all the difference.
For our engineering and technology student reviewers, it’s Hungary, Ireland, and the Netherlands that really excel in engineering and technology studies. In fact, very little separates the these top destinations, and all three countries received high scores for facilities, professors, and internationality of their degrees.
If you’re curious to read more reviews of the top-ranked engineering and technology universities in Europe, then take a look at our recent blog.
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