Best universities for Materials technology (2026)
7 UK universities teaching Materials technology as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imperial College London Westminster, London · TEF Gold | 64 | £54.5k |
| 2 | University of Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 57 | £41k |
| 3 | Loughborough University Charnwood, East Midlands · TEF Gold | 52 | £42.5k |
| 4 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 47 | £38.5k |
| 5 | Queen Mary University of London Tower Hamlets, London · TEF Silver | 44 | £40.5k |
| 6 | Swansea University Swansea, Wales | 43 | £37k |
| 7 | University of Sheffield Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 42 | £38.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Materials technology?
On our measures Imperial College London ranks first for Materials technology, followed by University of Birmingham, Loughborough University, University of Leeds. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Materials technology graduates earn the most?
Imperial College London: typical earnings of £54.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).