A:Answer Many of the software programs engineering students rely on are graphically intensive - especially ones such as CAD, MATLAB and Solid Works that are used for 3D modelling and video rendering. This means it's essential to have a laptop with a dedicated graphics card - rather than an integrated one powered by the processor.
Also, RAM will play a big part for multitasking. I would go for minimum 16GB memory.
If your budget can be expanded go for the 15in with 16GB memory and i7 or i9 processor with dedicated graphics card.