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. 97University of Derby
Public UK university specializing in engineering and professional training.
No. 98University of Wolverhampton
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 99University of Gloucestershire
Public university specializing in education, arts, and social sciences.
No. 100York St John University
Public UK university in York, renowned for arts, education, and health.
No. 101University of South Wales
Modern university specializing in engineering and health.
No. 102Staffordshire University
Public UK university renowned for computing, design, and forensic sciences.
No. 103Canterbury Christ Church University
Public UK university committed to education and health.
No. 104University of West London
Modern university with programs in computing and health.
No. 105University of Winchester
Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
No. 106University of Northampton
Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
No. 107Liverpool Hope University
Public UK university committed to Christian values.
No. 108University of Chester
Public UK university committed to academic excellence and inclusion.
No. 109University of Worcester
Public UK university specializing in education, health, and sports.