Top UK Universities
About the Top UK University Rankings Table
​UK university rankings and league tables are highly competitive. There are over 160 higher education institutions to choose from in the UK, and it is important you have all the information on where to go and what to study before applying.
Whether you wish to study at a young university or an established Russell Group institution, university league tables allow you to get an overview of how the institution performs nationally.
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Choosing the Best UK University
University rankings are an ideal starting point for you to begin your study abroad research fully. Important factors to consider when choosing a UK university include:
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University ranking
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Subject ranking
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Location
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Cost of living
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Student satisfaction
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Research ranking
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Percentage of international students
Rankings won’t tell you everything you need to know. By clicking the above profiles, you can get a fuller picture of what each university excels in, including complete course lists, services for international students and accommodation information.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide is considered the most trusted quality indicators of undergraduate study at UK universities.
Rank | University Name | Entry standards (UCAS points) | More details |
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6 | University College London (UCL) | 179 | |
5 | Imperial College London | 200 | |
9 | University of Warwick | 172 | |
1 | University of St Andrews | 208 | |
2 | University of Oxford | 200 | |
8 | University of Bath | 172 | |
3 | University of Cambridge | 206 | |
7 | Durham University | 183 | |
4 | London School of Economics and Political Science | 182 | |
10 | Loughborough University | 155 |