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. 73London Metropolitan University
Public UK university in London, focused on diversity and inclusion.
No. 74Sheffield Hallam University
Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and innovation.
No. 75University of East London
Public UK university in London, focused on inclusion and diversity.
No. 76University of Central Lancashire
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 77University of Salford
Public UK university renowned for media, design, and engineering.
No. 78University of Roehampton
Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
No. 79University of Bedfordshire
Modern public university specializing in health, education, and business.
No. 80University of Derby
Public UK university specializing in engineering and professional training.
No. 81University of Wolverhampton
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 82University of Gloucestershire
Public university specializing in education, arts, and social sciences.
No. 83York St John University
Public UK university in York, renowned for arts, education, and health.
No. 84Staffordshire University
Public UK university renowned for computing, design, and forensic sciences.
No. 85Canterbury Christ Church University
Public UK university committed to education and health.
No. 86University of West London
Modern university with programs in computing and health.
No. 87University of Winchester
Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
No. 88University of Northampton
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 89Liverpool Hope University
Public UK university committed to Christian values.
No. 90University of Chester
Public UK university committed to academic excellence and inclusion.
No. 91University of Worcester
Public UK university specializing in education, health, and sports.