In the paragraph below you will find some essential information should you require any help with understanding the CUED requirements in detail. The links give access to some definitions and clarifications.

CUED also provide a Guide for undergraduate students to assist them to find Industrial Placements in Adobe Acrobat format Click to read or Download.

Understanding the CUED Industrial Experience Requirements

If you are currently an Engineering Undergraduate, then you need to familiarise yourself with the CUED Requirements which are devised by the Faculty Board.

I have given a number of talks which some of you might have attended, by popular request here is the Slide Show used in the the Talk Freshers Introduction Meeting Power Point Slides.

Click the links for information about Regulations, Minimum Time Periods and acceptable types of work.

If you are thinking of transferring from another Cambridge University Department to Engineering, then you need to assess how much Industrial experience you might require to satisfy the examiners. An outline for Migrants is available.

Overseas Students

There are some special considerations concerning Overseas Students in respect of Industrial Experience and Work Permits. The link provides you with information about Work Permits and UK HM Government regulations for Undergradaute placements, as well as some links to information concerning full time employment in the UK on Graduation .