United Kingdom — university guide
The 154 universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
An informative guide to the 154 higher education institutions in the United Kingdom: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
154
Universities
134
Public
20
Private
#3
Best ranking
University of Cambridge
7,000 GBP
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in the United Kingdom
Based on the 154 universities in the United Kingdom that published their fees.
Min7,000 GBPMax45,000 GBP
Universities in the United Kingdom: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
134
Public universities
The public institutions in the United Kingdom
134universities
20
Private universities
The private institutions in the United Kingdom
20universities
109
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
109universities
154
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
154universities
154
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
154universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in the United Kingdom
64programs
List of universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
154 universities listedRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Private4 4 programs· Private London academy, global leader in theatre training.
Royal Academy of Music
Public1 1 program· Public London academy, one of the world's most prestigious music schools.
Birkbeck, University of London
#503Public9 9 programs· Public UK university specializing in evening teaching and research.
City, University of London
#430Public18 18 programs· Public London university specializing in business, law, and journalism.
Plymouth College of Art
Private4 4 programs· Private UK college specializing in visual and creative arts.
Imperial College London
#13Public12 12 programs· Public UK university of excellence in science, technology, medicine, and management.
Rose Bruford College
Private4 4 programs· Private UK college specializing in performing arts and performance.
Royal College of Art
Public6 6 programs· Public London college, global leader in art and design.
Royal College of Music
Public1 1 program· Public London college, one of the world's best music schools.
Royal Northern College of Music
Public1 1 program· Public Manchester college, one of the UK's best music schools.
Royal Veterinary College
#910Public4 4 programs· Public UK college, global leader in veterinary medicine and animal sciences.
AECC University College
Public5 5 programs· Public UK college specializing in chiropractic and health sciences.
University College London
#16Public22 22 programs· Public university of excellence, leader in research and teaching in London.
St Mary's University College, Belfast
Public8 8 programs· Public Northern Irish college specializing in education and humanities.
Stranmillis University College
Public8 8 programs· Public Northern Irish college specializing in education and humanities.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Private3 3 programs· Private UK conservatoire, leader in contemporary dance and music.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Private4 4 programs· Private UK conservatoire, leader in music, dance, and performing arts.
The London School of Economics and Political Science
#91Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, global leader in social sciences and economics.
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
#225Public14 14 programs· Public university specializing in global health and tropical medicine.
London Film School
Private4 4 programs· Private London school, global leader in film training.
London Business School
Public8 8 programs· Public UK school, one of the world's best business schools.
Hult International Business School
Private8 8 programs· Private UK school specializing in international business and management.
European School of Economics London
Private6 6 programs· Private UK school specializing in economics, finance, and international business.
National Film and Television School
Private4 4 programs· Private London school, global leader in film and television training.