Bachelor in Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng Hons

The tuition fee is 45,088 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 3, 2026.

Course overview

In a world filled with smart devices and rapid advancements in automation, from robotics and driverless vehicles to artificial intelligence, there is huge demand for engineers who can work on both the software and the underpinning electronic and electrical frameworks that support and enable modern intelligent systems.

In this course, a lot of what you’ll learn will be through hands-on practical labs, working both individually and in groups. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), students benefit from strong graduate outcomes and competitive starting salaries.

Why choose this course?

• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Practical lab-based sessions to help you develop skills for your future career.
• Get dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering. Graduate destinations include Rolls-Royce, BMW Group, Kindeva, Leonardo Helicopters and BAE Systems.

Proven results

• We’re ranked 8th in the UK for electrical and electronic engineering (Daily Mail University Guide 2026).
• We’re ranked top 10 in the UK and top 100 in the world for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
• 93.2% of electrical and electronic engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.