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 listedNewman University
Public13 13 programs· Public university specializing in education, social sciences, and arts in Birmingham.
The Open University
#401Public17 17 programs· Public UK pioneer in distance learning.
Plymouth Marjon University
Public10 10 programs· Public university specializing in education, health, and arts in Plymouth.
Queen Margaret University
#1006Public10 10 programs· Public UK university specializing in health, arts, and media.
Queen Mary University of London
#125Public9 9 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, renowned for medicine and sciences.
Queen's University Belfast
#201Public10 10 programs· Public UK university, Russell Group member, research leader.
Robert Gordon University
#801Public10 10 programs· Public Scottish UK university renowned for engineering and health.
Royal Agricultural University
Public6 6 programs· Public university specializing in agriculture, environment, and rural management.
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Public8 8 programs· Public London university specializing in education and humanities.
York St John University
#1150Public8 8 programs· Public UK university in York, renowned for arts, education, and health.