r/EngineeringStudents

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About r/EngineeringStudents

This is a place for engineering students of any discipline to discuss study methods, get homework help, get job search advice, and find a compassionate ear when you get a 40% on your midterm after studying all night.

The community at a glance

r/EngineeringStudents is a Subreddit for Students with roughly 1.0M members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Students topic page.

Roughly 74K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Engineering, Student, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention laptop.

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Established 2011
1.0M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +74K members
Growth: +7.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 12K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 16K members
  • 2017: 32K members
  • 2018: 70K members
  • 2019: 62K members
  • 2020: 106K members
  • 2023: 434K members
  • 2024: 53K members
  • 2025: 141K members
  • 2026: 57K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 7K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 7K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 5K members
  • Oct: 145 members

Topics

  • Engineering
    24 posts in the past month
    #1
    Engineering
    24
  • Student
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Student
    8
  • Struggling
    8 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    8
  • Looking For A Job
    6 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Job
    6
  • Study
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Study
    6

Flair

  • Rant/Vent
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Advice on struggle busing (ME)
    2. Just bombed an easy midterm
    3. Low standards at my University
    #1
    Rant/Vent
    Advice on struggle busing (ME) · Just bombed an easy midterm · Low standards at my University
    13
  • Academic Advice
    12 posts in the past month
    1. schedule tips as a freshman
    2. 22, finishing an associate’s in business, considering switching to mechanical engineering despite a weak math background
    3. Free tool that draws N/V/M diagrams for frames and trusses, not just single beams
    #2
    Academic Advice
    schedule tips as a freshman · 22, finishing an associate’s in business, considering switching to mechanical engineering despite a weak math background · Free tool that draws N/V/M diagrams for frames and trusses, not just single beams
    12
  • Career Advice
    4 posts in the past month
    1. so like…. When do I actually have to start applying for jobs?
    2. Apple Program Manager Co-op, need help deciding
    3. Any insights for Instrument Engjneering Tech diploma? I live in alberta
    #3
    Career Advice
    so like…. When do I actually have to start applying for jobs? · Apple Program Manager Co-op, need help deciding · Any insights for Instrument Engjneering Tech diploma? I live in alberta
    4
  • Career Help
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Is Engineering right for me?
    2. Whats the job and pay like for instrumentation engineers? I’m from Alberta
    3. Facilities Engineering Internship Preparation?
    #4
    Career Help
    Is Engineering right for me? · Whats the job and pay like for instrumentation engineers? I’m from Alberta · Facilities Engineering Internship Preparation?
    4
  • Project Help
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I want to build an RC helicopter aside of my 3 years of mechanical engineering.
    2. Looking for a team for the FinTechathon 2026 (WeBank)
    3. guyss i have a deadline formm savee mee
    #5
    Project Help
    I want to build an RC helicopter aside of my 3 years of mechanical engineering. · Looking for a team for the FinTechathon 2026 (WeBank) · guyss i have a deadline formm savee mee
    3

Product recommendations

  • laptop
    8 posts in the past month
    1. URGENT: BEST LAPTOP FOR BME MAJOR
    2. Best laptops
    3. best laptop for mechEng or maybe industrial student?
    #1
    laptop
    URGENT: BEST LAPTOP FOR BME MAJOR · Best laptops · best laptop for mechEng or maybe industrial student?
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/EngineeringStudents for?
Best for Students enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/EngineeringStudents free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/EngineeringStudents have?
Roughly 1.0M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/EngineeringStudents on?
r/EngineeringStudents runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/EngineeringStudents cover?
On the Hive Index, r/EngineeringStudents is organized under Students.
How do I join r/EngineeringStudents?
You can join r/EngineeringStudents by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Students communities like?
Communities for students at high school, university, and graduate level, covering study skills, campus life, career prep, and mental health. Discord hosts massive study communities with focus rooms and accountability systems, while Reddit has subreddits for specific schools, programs, and academic disciplines.
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