Build Your Career. Globally.
Since 2003, Dirextra has been shaping the future of engineers, economists, and technical professionals by connecting them with world-class postgraduate programs and direct access to top multinational companies.
✅ What Makes Our Graduate Programs Unique?
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🏗️ Industry-Focused: Programs designed for the infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors.
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🌍 International Environment: Courses delivered in English, based in Manchester (UK), open to international candidates.
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🤝 Guaranteed Internship: All participants complete a 6-month internship with one of our 100+ partner companies.
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📍 Manchester-Based: Experience a vibrant city known for engineering, innovation and opportunity.
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🎯 Real Career Outcomes: 90%+ of graduates find qualified employment within months of completion.
👨💼 Who Should Apply?
We offer two tracks based on academic background:
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For Engineering and Architecture graduates
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For Economics, Finance or Business graduates
→ Placement Course for Controllers – Construction & Oil & Gas Sectors
📝 Admissions & Requirements
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🎓 A relevant university degree in technical, engineering or economic disciplines
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💬 Good knowledge of English (lessons are delivered in English)
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📄 CV, motivation letter and academic transcripts required
Applications are open year-round. Limited spots available per edition.
💼 A Strong Network of Industry Sponsors
Our programs are backed by the biggest names in engineering and construction:
Webuild, Ghella, Rizzani de Eccher, Sicim. Bonatti, Salcef, Trevi, Cimolai etc
These companies have sponsored Dirextra since 2003, and continue to host our students for placements and hire them upon graduation.
📍 Why Manchester?
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International city with a strong engineering and innovation culture
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Accessible from all over Europe and the Middle East
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Central location for major infrastructure projects in the UK
📥 Ready to Take the Next Step?
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