The Engineering Undergraduate of the Year 2026

We’re searching UK universities to find the exceptional Engineering Undergraduate of the Year. Are you passionate about engineering? Do you thrive when coming up with innovative solutions to technical problems?

To enter, you must:

• Currently studying an undergraduate degree in engineering or a related subject
• Be on target for, and expecting to receive, a minimum of a 2.2-degree result  

Our winner will demonstrate technical aptitude, sound problem-solving skills and the interpersonal traits required to effectively collaborate within a team environment.

We value diversity, reward integrity and merit, and are a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background. Therefore, it’s important that the winner demonstrates:  

• Trust – you are committed to giving your best every day and to doing the right thing.  
• Innovation – you are curious and seek out ways to create improvements, are constantly learning (from your successes and failures) and want to turn ideas into action.  
• Boldness – you are courageous, willing to step forward and seize opportunity and seek to realise big ambitions.

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