World University Rankings 2024 by subject: engineering

The engineering subject table uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

It highlights the universities that are leading across the following disciplines: general engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering.

This year’s table includes 1,374 universities, up from 1,306 last year.

View the World University Rankings 2024 by subject: engineering methodology

The best institutions for engineering this year continue to be Harvard University and Stanford University.

Imperial College London moves into the top 10, taking the 10th spot. The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are the two other UK institutions in this group, which features six US universities and one from Singapore.

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea is the highest new entrant, ranking in the 201-250 band.

Across the full table, the US, Japan and India are the most-represented nations.

Read our analysis of the subject rankings 2024 results

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2025

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