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
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List of universities in the United Kingdom in 2026
132 universities listedUniversity of Surrey
#294Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for engineering, health, and management.
University of Warwick
#80Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, leader in research and innovation.
University of Westminster
#850Public9 programs· Public UK university in London, renowned for media, arts, and business.
University of Winchester
#1400Public8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
University of Wolverhampton
#1070Public9 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
University of Worcester
#1610Public8 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, health, and sports.
University for the Creative Arts
Public8 programs· Public UK leader in arts, design, and media.
Leeds Arts University
Private4 programs· Private UK university specializing in creative arts and design.
University of the Arts London
#796Public12 programs· World-leading public university in arts, design, and creative media.
Norwich University of the Arts
Public8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, design, and creative media.
University of Bedfordshire
#1040Public15 programs· Modern public university specializing in health, education, and business.
University of Gloucestershire
#1080Public15 programs· Public university specializing in education, arts, and social sciences.
University of Hertfordshire
#700Public8 programs· Modern university with programs in engineering and computer science.
University of Kent
#391Public10 programs· Founded in 1965 in Canterbury, the University of Kent is a public UK institution renowned for its academic excellence and strong international focus.
University of Central Lancashire
#963Public10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Lancaster University
#187Public9 programs· Public UK university, N8 Group member, renowned for research.
Staffordshire University
#1300Public8 programs· Public UK university renowned for computing, design, and forensic sciences.
University of Suffolk
Public8 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on diversity and inclusion.
University of Sussex
#169Public9 programs· Public UK university renowned for research and innovation.
Edge Hill University
#801Public8 programs· Public UK university renowned for education, health, and arts.
Leeds Beckett University
#926Public10 programs· Public UK university focused on employability and innovation.
Leeds Trinity University
Public7 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, theology, and arts.
Liverpool Hope University
#1510Public10 programs· Public UK university committed to Christian values.
London South Bank University
#915Public8 programs· London university focused on applied sciences and health.