The verdict in three sentences
A prospective student in Lagos, Mumbai, Nairobi or São Paulo chooses an engineering school on a phone, often without visiting before arrival. A private London school aiming for 30% international students must therefore deliver online what an open day delivers on campus: programme pages with accreditation, a video campus tour, transparent total costs and an online application with fees paid by card. For 1,220 to 5,340 EUR and 8 weeks, a single additional enrolment covers the website.
International recruitment, a question of fill rate and reputation
London remains a top destination for engineering, computing and data science, but competition is intense: Russell Group universities, private providers and transnational campuses in Dubai or Singapore. Since the 2024 changes to dependant visas and the ongoing review of the Graduate Route, international applicants compare harder. Families look at four points: accreditation (Engineering Council, IET, IMechE, OfS registration), total cost including housing, career outcomes and how simple the visa process is.
A family in Lagos that cannot find the full yearly cost or the Student visa steps on your site emails three schools and picks the one that replies first with clear documents.
| Programme | Annual tuition 2026 (estimate, international) | Award | Indicative graduate salary in London | Accreditation to highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEng Software Engineering | 16,000 to 20,000 GBP | Bachelor | 32,000 to 40,000 GBP | BCS, OfS |
| BEng Electronic Engineering | 17,000 to 21,000 GBP | Bachelor | 30,000 to 38,000 GBP | IET |
| MEng Civil Engineering | 19,000 to 24,000 GBP | Integrated master | 32,000 to 38,000 GBP | ICE, JBM |
| MSc Computer Science | 20,000 to 25,000 GBP | Master | 38,000 to 48,000 GBP | BCS |
| MSc Renewable Energy | 19,000 to 24,000 GBP | Master | 34,000 to 42,000 GBP | Energy Institute |
| MSc Data Science and AI | 21,000 to 26,000 GBP | Master | 40,000 to 52,000 GBP | Industry certifications |
These are 2026 estimates. International students must also budget housing (900 to 1,600 GBP a month in London) and the UKVI maintenance requirement of 1,483 GBP a month: the site should show the full budget.
The online journey that turns a visitor into an enrolled student
A school website is an admissions funnel. Every page moves the applicant one step: discover the programme, check entry requirements, compute the budget, submit the file, pay the fee, track the decision.
| Feature | Starter (1,220 EUR) | Growth (about 3,050 EUR) | Premium (up to 5,340 EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme pages | 6 pages | 12 pages with module outlines | Programme pages + country pages (Nigeria, India, Kenya, Brazil) |
| Online application | Form + uploads | Step-by-step full file | File + applicant status tracking |
| Application fee (50 to 100 GBP) | Manual payment | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Card + regional methods + automatic receipt |
| Virtual campus | Photo gallery | 3-minute video | Building-by-building tour + student testimonials |
| Annual budget simulator | No | Tuition + housing | Tuition, housing, transport, visa, per country |
| International student hub | One page | Visa, CAS, housing, arrival | Full guide + video call booking |
| Languages | English | English + French | English + French + Portuguese |
Paying the application fee online changes everything for an applicant abroad: no bank transfer, no delay. The school receives complete, paid files, which cuts ghost applications. Country pages answer specific questions: qualification equivalence, CAS and visa documents, alumni contacts of the same nationality.
8-week timeline, aligned with the admissions cycle
The site must be live before applications open, ideally by autumn for a September intake. Weeks 1 and 2: scoping with academic leadership and admissions. Weeks 3 to 5: design, programme copy, campus filming. Weeks 6 and 7: online application, card payment, international hub. Week 8: testing, launch and admissions team training.
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Dr Patel, principal of a 1,200-student private engineering school in London, currently has 12% international students. He picks a Growth site at about 3,050 EUR with online application and card payments. Goal: reach 20% in the first year, with 40 new international enrolments at the first intake. At an average tuition of 20,000 GBP, those 40 students represent 800,000 GBP of annual revenue. The site pays back with the first enrolment, and 75 GBP fees on 300 applications alone bring in 22,500 GBP.
FAQ
How much does a website for a private engineering school cost?
Kolonell charges 1,220 to 5,340 EUR (800,000 to 3,500,000 FCFA) depending on Starter, Growth or Premium. Online application with card payment is included from Growth, around 3,050 EUR.
Can applicants pay the application fee from abroad?
Yes, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay work from nearly every country, and regional methods can be added on Premium. Fees of 50 to 100 GBP land directly in the school's account.
Should accreditation be highlighted?
Yes, it is the first criterion for families checking that a degree is recognised. Each programme page should show the accrediting body and validation year.
How long until enrolment numbers move?
The site should be live at least 6 to 9 months before intake. One full admissions cycle lets you measure applications per country against a 30% international target.
Can admissions handle files without extra software?
Yes, files arrive in a dashboard with status, documents and payment. On Premium, applicants track progress themselves, which cuts follow-up calls and emails by around 50%.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your programmes, target countries and application opening date: we will price a site between 1,220 and 5,340 EUR, live in 8 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
