A new higher education provider in Hereford, established in 2018, focused on an intensive, hands-on, industry-integrated approach to engineering education. Aims to be distinctive and challenge traditional HE.
Address: Blackfriars Street, Hereford, HR4 9HS, England, United Kingdom
Engineering
Domains taught:
- Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor
Status:
- Mix Public/Private
Partnerships:
Deeply integrated with industry partners (e.g. Heineken, Balfour Beatty) for curriculum design, real-world projects, and mentorship. Aims to produce work-ready engineers.
Research:
Focus on applied engineering projects, problem-based learning, and interdisciplinary challenges, rather than traditional academic research. Emphasis on practical skills and innovation.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A (very recent institution, still building alumni base)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
110
Current students***:
220
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
100
Pros
Innovative, hands-on engineering education model, strong industry links, focus on practical skills and employability, small student cohorts, accelerated learning model.
Cons
New and small institution, unproven long-term track record, highly specialized, intense program, limited social infrastructure compared to large universities.
Best For
Aspiring engineers looking for a radical, intensive, and practical alternative to traditional university engineering degrees, with deep industry integration.
- Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, Engineering, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Prototyping, Quality Management
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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