What to expect at your Mechanical Engineering offer holder event

Once you have received an offer to study at the University of Bristol, you will receive your email invitation to attend an offer holder event.

We have planned the day to provide you with a taste of studying your subject at Bristol as well as insights into making the most of student life here.

This event is for offer holders for the following courses:

  • Mechanical Engineering (BEng)
  • Mechanical Engineering (MEng)

Wednesday 25 February 2026

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Registration 

A warm welcome to Mechanical Engineering, where you will be greeted by our Academic staff and student ambassadors with the information you need for your day.   

1:30 pm - 2 pm

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Programme 

A short presentation to introduce you to Mechanical Engineering and a chance to meet the Programme Director team. 

2 pm - 3:30 pm 

Student Tours and What to expect from Mechanical Engineering

Student led tours around Queens Building. A chance to get to know our facilities and chat about student life with current students. 

A more detailed talk about what to expect from the Mechanical Engineering programme, and a chance for a Q&A with the Programme Director team and current Mechanical Engineering students.  

Parents and Carers to go to Parent and Carers talk. 

3:30 - 4:15 pm 

Networking Session with tea, coffee and cake 

A chance for you to meet Mechanical Engineering academics and current students.