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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
Public4 4 programs· Public London school specializing in dramatic arts and theatre.
Goldsmiths, University of London
#401Public10 10 programs· Public UK university of reference in arts, humanities, and creativity.
British Institute of Technology
Private14 14 programs· Private institute specializing in technological and professional training.
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)
Private10 10 programs· Private institute specializing in engineering and applied technologies.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Private4 4 programs· Private UK institute, global leader in performing arts and performance.
King's College London
#56Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for medicine and humanities.
The London Institute of Banking & Finance
Private5 5 programs· Private UK institute specializing in finance, banking, and financial services.
Regent's University London
Private6 6 programs· Private London university specializing in management and arts.
Richmond, The American International University in London
Private8 8 programs· Private UK university offering international and liberal education.
Royal Holloway, University of London
#501Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for arts and humanities.
SOAS University of London
#326Public10 10 programs· Public UK university specializing in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies.
Anglia Ruskin University
#903Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Aston University
#422Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, renowned for business, engineering, and health.
BPP University
Private7 7 programs· Private UK university specializing in law, business, and finance.
Brunel University London
#368Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, renowned for engineering, design, and innovation.
Glasgow Caledonian University
#701Public16 16 programs· Public Scottish university, leader in health, engineering, and business.
Canterbury Christ Church University
#1330Public8 8 programs· Public UK university committed to education and health.
University of Aberdeen
#153Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, ancient and prestigious, Russell Group member.
Aberystwyth University
#462Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, historic and research-reputed.
University of Arden
Private8 8 programs· Private UK university specializing in online and flexible education.
University of East Anglia
#284Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Group of Eight member, research-reputed.
University of Edinburgh
#29Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, among the oldest and most prestigious.
University of Exeter
#142Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research-reputed.
University of Oxford
#4Public20 20 programs· World-leading university of excellence in research and teaching in Oxford.