Careers and Alumni

Support for your career

Whether you are looking to make your mark in industry, consultancy or academia, or develop a business venture of your own, we offer a number of services to help you fulfil your ambitions and make the most of your time here. 

Careers Service 

Our careers advisors will work with you to open your eyes to the wealth of possibilities ahead, while at university and beyond. They’ll help you explore new avenues, tap into your talents and confidently shape your own future. 

Careers Service

Institute for Academic Development (IAD) 

The IAD provide University level support for teaching, learning and researcher development. This includes a mixture of direct support for students and staff such as workshops, online resources, networks and advice, delivered in partnership with Schools and other University Services. 

Institute for Academic Development

Edinburgh Innovations (EI) 

EI is the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service. They support businesses to bring ideas to life and make a positive contribution to society and the economy by connecting the organisation’s needs to world-leading research, expertise and facilities.  

In the School of Engineering, we have a strong track record of producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships.  

Explore EI case studies

Our Alumni

From an initial grounding in our engineering disciplines, to further study in our research areas, our alumni have used their learnings at the School of Engineering to pursue careers in varied fields and industries.

Our graduates share their reasons for choosing Edinburgh, their experiences, and offer advice for making the most of your time here.

Inspired to Engineering

Our staff and students share what inspired them to engineering and where they are today.