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 listedNorwich University of the Arts
Public8 8 programs· Public UK university specializing in arts, design, and creative media.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Public9 9 programs· Public Scottish university specializing in environmental sciences and rural studies.
University of Bedfordshire
#1040Public15 15 programs· Modern public university specializing in health, education, and business.
University of Gloucestershire
#1080Public15 15 programs· Public university specializing in education, arts, and social sciences.
University of Hertfordshire
#700Public8 8 programs· Modern university with programs in engineering and computer science.
University of Kent
#391Public10 10 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 10 programs· Public UK university, modern and employability-focused.
Lancaster University
#187Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, N8 Group member, renowned for research.
University of South Wales
#1300Public7 7 programs· Modern university specializing in engineering and health.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Public11 11 programs· Public Welsh university specializing in arts, education, and humanities.
Staffordshire University
#1300Public8 8 programs· Public UK university renowned for computing, design, and forensic sciences.
University of Suffolk
Public8 8 programs· Public UK university, modern and focused on diversity and inclusion.
University of Sussex
#169Public9 9 programs· Public UK university renowned for research and innovation.
Edge Hill University
#801Public8 8 programs· Public UK university renowned for education, health, and arts.
Edinburgh Napier University
#751Public10 10 programs· Public UK university specializing in computing, engineering, and business.
Heriot-Watt University
#434Public10 10 programs· Public Scottish UK university, leader in engineering and business.
Leeds Beckett University
#926Public10 10 programs· Public UK university focused on employability and innovation.
Leeds Trinity University
Public7 7 programs· Public UK university specializing in education, theology, and arts.
Liverpool Hope University
#1510Public10 10 programs· Public UK university committed to Christian values.
London South Bank University
#915Public8 8 programs· London university focused on applied sciences and health.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
#801Public9 9 programs· Public UK university in Wales, focused on art and design.
London Metropolitan University
#933Public10 10 programs· Public UK university in London, focused on diversity and inclusion.
Manchester Metropolitan University
#600Public7 7 programs· Urban university specializing in arts, media, and management.
Middlesex University
#801Public10 10 programs· Public UK university in London, renowned for arts, design, and media.