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 listedLondon Metropolitan University
#933Public10 programs· Public UK university in London, focused on diversity and inclusion.
Manchester Metropolitan University
#600Public7 programs· Urban university specializing in arts, media, and management.
Middlesex University
#801Public10 programs· Public UK university in London, renowned for arts, design, and media.
Newman University
Public13 programs· Public university specializing in education, social sciences, and arts in Birmingham.
The Open University
#401Public17 programs· Public UK pioneer in distance learning.
Plymouth Marjon University
Public10 programs· Public university specializing in education, health, and arts in Plymouth.
Queen Mary University of London
#125Public9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for medicine and sciences.
Queen's University Belfast
#201Public10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
Regent's University London
Private6 programs· Private London university specializing in management and arts.
Royal Agricultural University
Public6 programs· Public university specializing in agriculture, environment, and rural management.
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Public8 programs· Public London university specializing in education and humanities.
York St John University
#1150Public8 programs· Public UK university in York, renowned for arts, education, and health.