91 best universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
University of Cambridge
Average rank: #3
No. 49Keele University
Public UK research university, strong in interdisciplinarity and sustainability.
No. 50Northumbria University
Public UK university renowned for design, business, and technologies.
No. 51Liverpool John Moores University
Public UK university, modern and committed to academic excellence.
No. 52University of Portsmouth
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 53University of Brighton
Public UK university, modern and reputed in arts, design, and health.
No. 54University of Huddersfield
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 55University of Hertfordshire
Modern university with programs in engineering and computer science.
No. 56Kingston University
Public London university, strong in arts, design, and business.
No. 57University of Greenwich
Public UK university in London, reputed in architecture, business, and computing.
No. 58Ulster University
Public Northern Irish university, reputed for engineering, arts, and health programs.
No. 59University of the West of England
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 60University of the Arts London
World-leading public university in arts, design, and creative media.
No. 61De Montfort University
Public UK university renowned for arts, design, and creative technologies.
No. 62University of Sunderland
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 63Edge Hill University
Public UK university renowned for education, health, and arts.
No. 64University of Bradford
Public UK university, pioneer in peace, development, and health.
No. 65Middlesex University
Public UK university in London, renowned for arts, design, and media.
No. 66University of Lincoln
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 67University of Westminster
Public UK university in London, renowned for media, arts, and business.
No. 68Anglia Ruskin University
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 69Royal Veterinary College
Public UK college, global leader in veterinary medicine and animal sciences.
No. 70Birmingham City University
Public UK university, modern and employability- and creativity-focused.
No. 71London South Bank University
London university focused on applied sciences and health.
No. 72Leeds Beckett University
Public UK university focused on employability and innovation.