109 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. 73University of the West of England
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 74University of the Arts London
World-leading public university in arts, design, and creative media.
No. 75De Montfort University
Public UK university renowned for arts, design, and creative technologies.
No. 76University of Sunderland
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 77Edge Hill University
Public UK university renowned for education, health, and arts.
No. 78Robert Gordon University
Public Scottish UK university renowned for engineering and health.
No. 79Cardiff Metropolitan University
Public UK university in Wales, focused on art and design.
No. 80University of Bradford
Public UK university, pioneer in peace, development, and health.
No. 81Middlesex University
Public UK university in London, renowned for arts, design, and media.
No. 82University of Lincoln
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 83University of Westminster
Public UK university in London, renowned for media, arts, and business.
No. 84Anglia Ruskin University
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 85Royal Veterinary College
Public UK college, global leader in veterinary medicine and animal sciences.
No. 86Birmingham City University
Public UK university, modern and employability- and creativity-focused.
No. 87London South Bank University
London university focused on applied sciences and health.
No. 88Leeds Beckett University
Public UK university focused on employability and innovation.
No. 89London Metropolitan University
Public UK university in London, focused on diversity and inclusion.
No. 90Sheffield Hallam University
Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and innovation.
No. 91University of East London
Public UK university in London, focused on inclusion and diversity.
No. 92University of Central Lancashire
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 93University of Salford
Public UK university renowned for media, design, and engineering.
No. 94Queen Margaret University
Public UK university specializing in health, arts, and media.
No. 95University of Roehampton
Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
No. 96University of Bedfordshire
Modern public university specializing in health, education, and business.