Fundamental breakthroughs powering the electrification of the future.

World-leading control theory at the heart of engineering innovation.

Defining the next generation of electronics, sensing, and wireless communications.

Creating intelligent robots delivering real-world impact.

Engineering a brighter future

Turn your scientific curiosity into real-world impact.

We develop technologies that power the net-zero transition, advance systems and control, robotics, electronics, communications and sensing, and unlock the potential of quantum technologies.

We educate and inspire future engineers to transform industries, improve lives and tackle global challenges.

Our facilities are hives of activity where ambitious ideas become transformative technologies.

At Manchester, we are redefining what’s possible in electrical and electronic engineering. We bring exceptional people, brilliant ideas and world-leading facilities together to create technologies that will define the future. Join us and help shape what comes next.

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Studying electrical and electronic engineering at The University of Manchester places you at the forefront of a discipline that powers, connects and transforms the modern world.

You'll learn within one of the UK's leading engineering departments, with access to world-class facilities including the £400m Home of Engineering and Materials Science and the UK's largest high-voltage laboratory, alongside links with Siemens, Rolls-Royce and Google that help prepare you for a successful career.

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Undergraduate courses

Discover the undergraduate courses we offer in electrical, electronic and mechatronic engineering for the coming intakes:

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Our postgraduate research options include a range of PhDs as well as specific projects you can apply for.

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Our next events are in October 2026.

Join us on 3 and 10 October 2026 for talks, tours and to discover whether studying at Manchester is right for you.

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Department research

Our expertise

Our electrical and electronic engineering department is one of the largest in the UK, renowned for translating advanced theoretical and experimental research into impactful technologies.

Our work drives innovation in energy and power, communications, systems and control, robotics, quantum, electronics and digital technologies.

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Postgraduate research

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The range of research programmes in our Department reflects the breadth of our research expertise. 

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Our research facilities, institutes and centres

Photon Science Institute

The Photon Science Institute brings together physicists, engineers, chemists and materials scientists to advance photonics, optoelectronics, advanced materials and quantum technologies. Its research combines fundamental science with real-world applications in telecommunications, healthcare, energy and aerospace, supported by world-leading imaging, spectroscopy and characterisation facilities.

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Rolls Royce University Technology Centre

The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Power Conversion Systems develops advanced electrical technologies for aerospace, marine and energy applications. Working in partnership with Rolls-Royce, researchers design more efficient, lightweight and sustainable power systems that improve performance, reduce emissions and support next-generation aircraft, vessels and renewable energy technologies.

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Anechoic Chamber

Anechoic chamber and advanced RF testing facility supporting antenna, wireless and microwave measurements, with vector network analysers operating to 40 GHz.

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Cleanroom facilities

Our Nancy Rothwell Building hosts our ISO 6 cleanroom with ISO 3 laminar flow hoods, supporting microfabrication through lithography, etching, deposition, plasma processing and high-temperature fabrication.

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Energy Conversion Laboratories

We’re developing next-generation electrical energy and power conversion systems for modern, sustainable land and vehicle energy networks by improving efficiency, power density and low-emission technologies.

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High Voltage Laboratory

UK academia’s largest high voltage test facility, supporting innovation in power networks through cutting-edge research, industry collaboration and development of sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.

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Platform for nanoscale advanced materials engineering (P-NAME)

P-NAME enables nanoscale engineering of advanced materials, using ion and electron beams for precision doping, patterning and imaging of next-generation electronic devices.

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Real Time Digital Simulator Laboratory

Our laboratory provides hardware-in-the-loop testing and development of advanced monitoring, protection and control for next-generation smart energy networks.

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Other specialist facilities

Our other facilities include the Lab for Laser and Combustion measurements, Electronics Design and Test Lab, and our Biomedical Engineering Labs (treadmills, physiological monitoring equipment, plant growth).

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Social responsibility

Research with impact

Social responsibility is a key component of our work, evidenced by the social and economic impact of our research.

Electrical and electronic engineering is vital to tackling climate change by advancing renewable energy, intelligent networked energy storage systems and clean technologies. Our Department addresses the fundamental engineering challenges behind these innovations, enabling a resilient, efficient, low-carbon future.

Our research also focuses on predicted global food and water shortages caused by overpopulation and global warming. We specialise in agri-electronics, which uses electrical technology to improve farming yields and reduce waste in the food supply chain.

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Multinex: An ultra lightweight AI model advancing low light image enhancement

A University of Manchester student has developed a powerful new ultra‑lightweight tool that can turn dark, noisy footage into clear, detailed and usable images.

Manchester power electronics researcher receives APEC 2026 Best Presentation Award

University of Manchester researcher Cheng Zhang has received an APEC 2026 Best Presentation Award for his work on innovative high-frequency power electronics technology.

Exhibition to showcase Digital Futures' research themes

A new exhibition opens on the Ground Floor of The Nancy Rothwell Building to celebrate the University’s digital research activity and strategic opportunities.

Scientists develop stronger, longer-lasting perovskite solar cells

Scientists have found a way to make perovskite solar cells not only highly efficient but also remarkably stable, addressing one of the main challenges holding the technology back from widespread use.Perovskite has long been hailed as a game-changer for the next generation of solar power. However, advances in material design are still needed to boost the efficiency and durability of solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity.Led by Professor Thomas Anthopoulos from The University of Manchester, the research team achieved this by fine-tuning the molecules that coat the perovskite surfaces. They utilised specially designed small molecules, known as amidinium ligands, which act like a molecular “glue” to hold the perovskite structure together.The study, published today in the journal Science, focuses on understanding how the chemical structure of the amidinium ligand controls the formation of the low-dimensional perovskite phase atop the conventional three-dimensional perovskite.These highly ordered layers form a smooth, stable protective layer that prevents tiny defects from forming, allowing electrical charges to flow more efficiently and preventing the devices from degrading under heat or light.Using this approach, the team developed solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 25.4%, while maintaining over 95% of performance after 1,100 hours of continuous operation at 85°C under full sunlight.Professor Anthopoulos said: “Perovskite solar cells are seen as a cheaper, lightweight and flexible alternative to traditional silicon panels, but they have faced challenges with long-term stability. Current state-of-the-art perovskite materials are known to be unstable under heat or light, causing the cells to degrade faster. The amidinium ligands we’ve developed, and the new knowledge gained, allow the controlled growth of high-quality, stable perovskite layers. This could overcome one of the last major hurdles facing perovskite solar cell technology and ensure it lasts long enough for large-scale deployment.” This research was published in the journal ScienceFull title: Multivalent ligands regulate dimensional engineering for inverted perovskite solar modulesDOI: 10.1126/science.aea0656URL: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea0656 

Enabling robotic vision in low-light conditions

From disaster zones to underground tunnels, robots are increasingly being sent where humans cannot safely go. But many of these environments lack natural or artificial light, making it difficult for robotic systems, which usually rely on cameras and vision algorithms, to operate effectively.A team consisting of Nathan Shankar, Professor Hujun Yin and Dr Pawel Ladosz from The University of Manchester is tackling this challenge by teaching robots to ‘see’ in the dark. Their approach uses machine learning to reconstruct clear images from infrared cameras – sensors that can ‘see’ even when no visible light is present.The breakthrough means that robots can continue using their existing vision algorithms without making changes, reducing both computational costs and the time it takes to deploy them in the field.As project lead Dr Pawel Ladosz explains: “Our work enables robots to function in darkness with minimal changes to their platforms. This lowers development costs, speeds up deployment and opens the door to operations in some of the most challenging environments imaginable.”Looking ahead, the team sees potential beyond low light settings. By adapting their system to sensors such as sonar or thermal cameras, they could potentially expand robotic vision into an even wider range of extreme conditions.Meet the researcherDr Pawel Ladosz is a Lecturer in Engineering Systems for Robotics in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His research interests lie in making robots more autonomous using vision-based sensors, and he has extensive experience with aerial, ground-based and underwater mobile robots. Dr Ladosz’s most recent research includes reinforcement learning, visual SLAM, heterogeneous robotic teams and supervised machine learning.Email Dr Pawel >>Email the Business Engagement Team >>View academic profile >>Read his papersCLEAR-IR: Clarity-Enhanced Active Reconstruction of Infrared Imagery 

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