Are there engineering fields with more women students than others?
Yes. The proportion of women can be relatively higher in some engineering areas than in others. Depending on the university and academic year, architecture, environmental or urban design, and chemistry-, life-science-, or medical-related engineering may have comparatively more women students. However, differences between departments can be substantial, so check the latest information for the university you are considering.
Key points
- The proportion of women is not uniform across engineering as a whole.
- Architecture, environmental or urban design, and chemistry-, life-science-, or medical-related areas may have relatively more women students.
- It is useful to prioritize your academic interests and check student composition by department.
Things to check
- The proportion varies by university, department, and year, and the names and categories of fields differ between universities.