When was the first time you wished to pursue engineering? Was it when you marveled at a machine or structure that had put together? Or do you simply feel it in your gut and are passionate about becoming an engineer? 

If yes is your answer to even one of the questions, you really want to go to engineering studies. There are a lot of universities around the world which provides degree in engineering. But will all the universities give a good standard of education? 

The answer to this is NO! There are some universities which will provide you a better education than others. In this article, we've mentioned 5 schools that will provide you the best engineering program. So let's check it.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US

MIT lives by making the world a better place through education, research, and innovation. Students get encouraged to be self-motivated and participate in a spirited learning atmosphere.

Undergraduate engieering courses offered at MIT, among others, are Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nuclear Science & Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and many more.

MIT is extremely selective, with a 6.7% acceptance rate. Pre-admission tests required are ACT or SAT and TOEFL for non-native English speakers. Additionally, you must take the SAT subject test in math & science.

‍Need-based Scholarships are given and come from endowments and gifts from MIT alumni and well-wishers.

Noted alumni: Buzz Aldrin, Kofi Anan, and Jonah Peretti.

University of Cambridge, UK

The University of Cambridge's mission is to make a positive difference to society through education and learning at the highest possible level. The engineering courses are to help students evolve and blossom in successful careers.

Some of the engineering courses offered at the university are:

• Aerospace
• Aerothermal Engineering, 
• Bioengineering, Energy, 
• Sustainability and the Environment

And more. 

However, unlike other universities, Cambridge trains you with all the analytical, design, and computing skills, which are the backbone of engineering, before choosing your area of specialization.

The acceptance rate is about 21%, and a student must have completed A Level/IB Higher Level Mathematics and Physics to be eligible to apply.

Scholarships are from the Cambridge Commonwealth, European, and International Trust to students of any nationality.

Noted alumni: Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Srinivasa Ramanujan

Stanford University, US

Stanford's founding purpose is to promote public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity. And thereby make an excellent contribution to society. 

The program offers students a chance to progress and become well-rounded professionals to make a difference in society through their occupation. 

The engineering program is flexible and allows students to decide their study courses. The engineering courses offered at the university are:

• Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Bioengineering
• Chemical Engineering

And many more.

The acceptance rate is 16%. Admission requirements for each department vary. But applicants have excellent academic grades as the assessment is primarily by merit. Undergraduate students can avail themselves of financial aid, scholarships, and internships at Stanford.

Noted alumni: Mae Carol Jemison, Vishal Sikka, and Brian Witlin.

Imperial College, London

Imperial College is a reputed university to contributes positively to society through excellence in all they teach. The program offers students an opportunity to grow and become well-rounded professionals with the intent to make a difference in society through their profession. 

The program is flexible and allows students to decide their study course. The engineering courses offered at the university are:

•  Aeronautics 
• Dyson School of Design Engineering 
• Earth Science and Engineering

And many more.

The acceptance rate is about 14%. The university has varied entry requirements depending on the applicant's nationality. For Indian applicants, CISCE-ISC Class XII or CBSE –AISSE Class XII with an overall score of 90% in 5 subjects and 90-95 in the relevant subjects is essential.

Undergraduate students can apply for scholarships and use a specially devised search tool to locate all available scholarships.

Noted alumni: Ian Read, Dame Judith Hackitt, and Iain Conn.

University of Oxford, UK

The University of Oxford aims for excellence in teaching and research and making the world richer with the legacy of their research and the students they nurture. 

The first and second year of the undergraduate program is initially a unified course in Engineering Science. Students learn about the different engineering disciplines and thus gain a solid foundation and specialized understanding of engineering. 

Students can choose to specialize in: 

• Biomedical
• Chemical
• Civil 
• Electrical 
• Information
• Mechanical Engineering
  

The acceptance rate is about 17%. The university has varied entry requirements depending on the applicant's nationality. The admission requirements are IB scores of 40 (including core points) with 776 at HL (with 7s in HL Mathematics and Physics).

Various scholarships for undergraduate students of different nationalities are available. 

Noted alumni: Albert Einstein, Tony Blair, and Tina Brown.