Engineering in UK Top 15

The School’s Mechanical Engineering subject area ranks 13th in the UK for teaching satisfaction, placing it among the top-performing institutions in the country.

This impressive result reflects the strength of Solent’s specialised engineering and maritime programmes:

• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

• BEng (Hons) Yacht Design and Production

• BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design

• FdEng Marine Engineering

• FdEng Mechanical Engineering

• FdSc Nautical Science

• HND Marine Engineering

• HND Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• HND Nautical Science

Sarah Radif, Dean of the School of Technology and Maritime Industries, says,

“This ranking is a great achievement for our engineering and maritime teams. We’re proud to see our commitment to high-quality teaching and real-world learning recognised in this way. These results highlight the dedication and expertise of our staff and the value of our student-focused approach.”

More information about Solent’s full suite of engineering courses - foundation, undergraduate, master's and apprenticeship programmes – is available on the website. 

This subject-level success comes as Solent was named among the top ten highest risers in the Guardian University Guide 2026, achieving its highest-ever position in the national rankings at 58.

Other factors contributing to Solent’s impressive rise include strong performances in satisfaction with teaching and satisfaction with assessment, building on the University’s achievement of a prestigious TEF Gold award in 2023.

The University also performed strongly in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), where it was ranked best in Hampshire for Learning Opportunities, Teaching on My Course, Assessment and Feedback, and Academic Support

As Solent marks the 20th anniversary of gaining university status, this latest recognition reinforces its growing reputation as a centre of excellence for applied, career-focused higher education.