United Kingdom — university guide
The 132 universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
An informative guide to the 132 higher education institutions in the United Kingdom: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
132
Universities
113
Public
19
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 132 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
113
Public universities
The public institutions in the United Kingdom
113universities
19
Private universities
The private institutions in the United Kingdom
19universities
91
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
91universities
132
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
132universities
132
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
132universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in the United Kingdom
64programs
List of universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
132 universities listedUniversity of Leeds
#96Public10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, among the UK's largest.
University of Leicester
#179Public17 programs· Public UK research university, strong in medicine and humanities.
University of Lincoln
#841Public10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Liverpool
#134Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for research.
Liverpool John Moores University
#619Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and committed to academic excellence.
University of London
Public19 programs· Public federal university comprising several London colleges.
University of East London
#956Public8 programs· Public UK university in London, focused on inclusion and diversity.
Loughborough University
#343Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for engineering and sports.
The University of Manchester
#40Public10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, leader in research and innovation.
De Montfort University
#801Public10 programs· Public UK university renowned for arts, design, and creative technologies.
Newcastle University
#176Public10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for research.
University of Northampton
#1400Public7 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Northumbria University
#612Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for design, business, and technologies.
University of Nottingham
#109Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
Nottingham Trent University
#548Public8 programs· Modern university strong in engineering, architecture, and arts.
University of Plymouth
#468Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and sustainability.
University of Portsmouth
#634Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Reading
#251Public8 programs· Public UK university renowned for agriculture, sciences, and arts.
University of Roehampton
#1018Public8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
University of Salford
#986Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for media, design, and engineering.
University of Sheffield
#91Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for engineering and research.
Sheffield Hallam University
#948Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and innovation.
University of Southampton
#102Public10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
University of Sunderland
#801Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.