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 listedNottingham Trent University
#548Public8 8 programs· Modern university strong in engineering, architecture, and arts.
University of Plymouth
#468Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and sustainability.
University of Portsmouth
#634Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Reading
#251Public8 8 programs· Public UK university renowned for agriculture, sciences, and arts.
University of Roehampton
#1018Public8 8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
University of Salford
#986Public9 9 programs· Public UK university renowned for media, design, and engineering.
University of Sheffield
#91Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for engineering and research.
Sheffield Hallam University
#948Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on employability and innovation.
University of Southampton
#102Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
University of St Andrews
#66Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Scotland’s oldest, Russell Group member.
University of Stirling
#586Public10 10 programs· Public UK university recognized for its idyllic setting and academic excellence.
University of Strathclyde
#284Public10 10 programs· Public Scottish UK university, leader in engineering and technology.
University of Sunderland
#801Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Surrey
#294Public9 9 programs· Public UK university renowned for engineering, health, and management.
Swansea University
#418Public10 10 programs· Public UK university in Wales, renowned for research and innovation.
University of Warwick
#80Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, leader in research and innovation.
University of Westminster
#850Public9 9 programs· Public UK university in London, renowned for media, arts, and business.
University of Winchester
#1400Public8 8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
University of Wolverhampton
#1070Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Worcester
#1610Public8 8 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, health, and sports.
Wrexham University
Public10 10 programs· Public Welsh university specializing in education, health, and arts.
University for the Creative Arts
Public8 8 programs· Public UK leader in arts, design, and media.
Leeds Arts University
Private4 4 programs· Private UK university specializing in creative arts and design.
University of the Arts London
#796Public12 12 programs· World-leading public university in arts, design, and creative media.