Faculty of EngineeringMeet our Student Engineering Community

Our Faculty of Engineering is home to over 30,000 students from almost 140 countries, studying across 8 departments at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are pleased to see them continue to succeed in their studies and future careers. Find out more about the lives of our students, and what they enjoy about studying at Strathclyde. 

I would highly recommend Strathclyde to prospective students due to its large international student population, high-quality learning environments, and widely recognised and impressive teaching and research abilities.
Anosh Nadeem Butt
PhD in Architecture

From Formula Student, to Formula One

Aeronautical Engineering student Oliver was the Team Manager of Strathclyde’s Formula Student Society in 2022/23, after working in various roles in the team throughout his studies at Strathclyde. Prior to graduating from his degree in the summer of 2023, Oliver had already secured his dream job working for Williams Formula One, where he will travel the world with the team! Hear more about his journey to secure his dream job.

Minjiang’s journey from Strathclyde to SP Energy Networks

Minjiang joined our Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering from China through one of our articulation programmes, before continuing his studies with a PhD. Minjiang now works for SP Energy Networks, and discusses his journey to where he is today.

Shreya’s journey from India to Strathclyde

Shreya joined our MSc Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage programme, and enjoyed support from our Indian Student Society before she even arrived in Glasgow.

I entered Strathclyde through the Engineering Academy programme, meaning that I spent my first year at City of Glasgow College, before entering directly into 2nd year at Strathclyde.
Alex Paterson
MEng Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Academy route

Indian Engineering students at Strathclyde

Hear from some of our Indian students studying in our Faculty of Engineering about why they chose to study at Strathclyde and what they enjoy most about their studies, and living in Glasgow.

Nigerian Engineering students at Strathclyde

We have a large community of Nigerian students studying at Strathclyde, with many studying in our Faculty of Engineering. Hear from some of our students on what they like about studying here.

Aisha Ali, Renewable Engineer at DNV

Hear how Strathclyde graduate Aisha is following her dream of working in the Renewable Energy sector. After completing her MSc in Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment, she joined DNV as part of their Renewable Energy Team, and looks forward to where her career will take her in this field.

Discover more about Aisha's life at Strathclyde
When you live and study abroad you have the chance to broaden your mind and adopt a more globalised way of thinking. I strongly believe that studying abroad fits perfectly with someone who wants to pursue a more international career.
Ioannis Chalaris
MSc Technical Ship Management
I like how diverse the modules are on my course because it feels like you get to sample a little bit of everything, which helps you find your niche for choosing a career after university.
Beth Morman
MEng Product Design Engineering