Engineering IB students should apply in May. Find out more about MET - click here or email met-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk for more information.

Applications are also welcome from Chemical Engineering and other non-engineering science based tripos students. To find out more about MET for non-Engineering students - click here or email met-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk for more information.

All interested students should complete the MET application form if you wish to be considered for the course - this does not tie your hands in any way!

Current MET students are happy to be contacted for more information email met-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk for details.

Selection is based on interview, a reference from the Director of Studies, and academic record. The course requires the ability to apply engineering principles in a business context. The qualities sought include enthusiasm and drive, communication skills, organisational ability, leadership potential, team-working and inter-personal skills, ability to work to tight deadlines, and a real interest in manufacturing engineering.

We have a MET Open Day here at the IfM on Wed 13 May 2026. Details will be available on the MET Moodle Recruitment page (available for current University of Cambridge students). Please email met-enquiries@eng.cam.ac.uk for details.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions  and their answers

Interested in MET? Not sure if it is for you?

Current 1B Engineering students can try the elective topic "Manufacturing, Management and Design - Bring Technology Innovations to Market", run by Letizia Mortara of the IfM. The paper provides an introduction to the kind of material you will cover on the MET course. For a syllabus click here (web page)

2025-26 Application Timeline

MET application form to be in by 1 June 2026

COMET selection: TBC

MET interviews: 17 - 19 June in person

Offers made: Early July (following 1B results)