Universities in the UK
The following is a list and description of Universities in the UK. Please look below to find detailed information about universities in the UK. Also listed are the rankings, according to the Times Good University Guide. When selecting a university, rankings are helpful, but many other factors will contribute to your decision including location, course availablity and so on. If you would like to enter any of the following universities please contact SI-UK.
一Please see below for a summary of courses.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
A
University of Aberdeen
- Aberdeen was ranked 42nd in the Times Good University rankings 2012
- Famous for: Science ・Engineering ・Education
- Established: 1495
University of Abertay Dundee
- Abertay Dundee was ranked 102nd in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Psychology ・ Computer ・ Business
- Established: 1888
Aberystwyth University
- Aberystwyth was ranked 40th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Politics ・ Biology ・Art ・Computer Science
- Established: 1872
Albion College
- Albion College is famous for Medical Foundation
- Famous for: Medical Foundation
- Established: 2004
American Intercontinental University
- Famous for: Fashion, Business, Interior Design, Visual Communication
- Established:
Anglia Ruskin University
- Anglia Ruskin was ranked 107th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Illustration ・TESOL・Art
- Established: 1992
Aston University
- Aston University was ranked 29th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: MBA ・ Business & Management ・TESOL
- Established: 1895
Arts University College Bournemouth
- Specialist art and design college in southern England
- Famous for: Fine Art ・ Design ・ Media Studies
- Established: 1885
B
Bangor University
- Bangor University was ranked 54th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Psychology ・ IT ・ Business
- Established: 1884
University of Bath
- University of Bath was ranked 13th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Translation ・MBA ・Development
- Established: 1894
Bath Spa University
- Bath Spa University was ranked 80th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Design ・ Scriptwriting ・ TESOL
- Established: 1895
University of Bedfordshire
- Bedfordshire was ranked 101st in the Times Good University Guide 2011
- Famous for: Journalism, Marketing, Human Resource Management
- Established: 2006
Bellerbys College
- Bellerbys have colleges across the UK helping students prepare for University
- Famous for:
- Established: 1959
University of London, Birkbeck College
- Famous for: Law ・IR ・History of Art
- Established: 1823
University of Birmingham
- Birmingham was ranked 22nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: TESOL - Economics - Politics
- Established: 1990
Birmingham City University
- Famous for:
- Established: 1992
Bournemouth University
- This University was ranked 59th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Sports Management ・Tourism ・Business
- Established: 1992
University of Bradford
- Bradford was ranked 57th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Politics ・ Business
- Established: 1966
University of Brighton
- This university was ranked 71st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Architecture ・ Philosophy
- Established: 1992
University of Bristol
- University of Bristol was ranked 14th in the Times Good University Guide 2011
- Famous for: International Relations ・ Development
- Established: 1876
Brunel University
- Brunel University was ranked 50th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Communications Sports Science
- Established: 1966
Buckingham University
- Famous for: English, Law, Business
- Established: 1973
Buckinghamshire New University
- Bucks New is ranked 112th in the Times Good University ranking 2011
- Famous for: Furniture Design, Textiles
- Established: 2007
C
University of Cambridge
- Cambridge was ranked 2nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics ・ Law ・ MBA
- Established: 1209
Cambridge Education Group
- Foundation,Pre Masters provider
- Famous for: English Language Courses,Foundation,Pre Masters
- Established: 1955
Canterbury Christ Church University
- This University was ranked 97th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: TESOL ・ Languages ・ JYA
- Established: 1966
University of Cardiff
- Cardiff University was ranked 34th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Psychology ・ Law ・ MBA
- Established: 1883
Cardiff Metropolitan University
- This University was ranked 67th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Art & Design, Business and IT, Tourism
- Established: 1996
Cardiff University English Language Centre
- this Language Centre is part of Cardiff University.
- Famous for: Graduate Preparation / Foundation Program
- Established: 1883
University of Chichester
- Famous for: Arts ・Sports ・History
- Established: 2005
City University London
- City University London was ranked 47th in the Times Good University Guide 201
- Famous for: Business, Journalism, Engineering & IT
- Established: 1894
Coventry University
- Coventry was ranked 84th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for:
- Established:
Cranfield University
- Famous for: MBA, Aerospace, Agriculture
- Established: 1993
University of Cumbria
- Cumbria was ranked 78th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Paramedical Science
- Established: 2007
D
De Montfort University
- De Montfort was ranked 57th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Business & Law and Art & Design
- Established: 1992
University of Derby
- University of Derby was ranked 104th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Pharmacy ・ Life Science ・ Business
- Established: 1851
Dublin International Foundation College
- DIFC is the only University Foundation College in Ireland for non EU students
- Famous for: Medicine, Business and Engineering
- Established: 1999
University of Dundee
- Dundee was ranked 44th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Pharmacy ・ Dentistry ・ Psychology
- Established: 1881
University of Durham
- Durham University was ranked 6th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Psychology ・ IT ・ English
- Established: 1832
E
University of East Anglia
- Thia university was ranked 23rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: MBA ・Environmental Studies ・Development Studies
- Established: 1964
University of East London
- University of East London was established in 1970
- Famous for: MBA ・ Fashion Design
- Established: 1970
European Business School London (EBSL)
- EBS is the UK's oldest and largest private business school.
- Famous for: Marketing ・Finance ・MBA
- Established: 1979
University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh was ranked 11th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: MBA , Linguistics , IT
- Established: 1583
University of Edinburgh English Language Centre
- This English Language Centre is connected to Edinburgh University.
- Famous for:
- Established:
Edinburgh College of Art
- An art school in Edinburgh, Scotland, for over 2000 students.
- Famous for: Language School for Art Major Students
- Established: 1760
Edinburgh Napier University
- Edinburgh Napier is ranked 66th in the Times Good University Guide 2011
- Famous for: Science, Technology, Journalism
- Established: 1992
University of Essex
- Essex was ranked 41st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Liguistics ・ IT ・ IR
- Established: 1965
University of Exeter
- Exeter was ranked 12th in the Times University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business ・ IT ・ Economics
- Established: 1955
University of Exeter Language Centre
- This is part of the University of Exeter.
- Famous for:
- Established:
F
University College Falmouth
- Merged with Dartington College of Arts
- Famous for: Textile Design・Illustration・Media
- Established: 1902
G
University of Glamorgan
- Glamorgan was ranked 94th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business
- Established: 1913
University of Glasgow
- Glasgow was ranked 23rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics ・ MBA ・ JYA
- Established: 1451
Glasgow Caledonian University
- GCU was ranked 65th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Business ・ Sociology ・Foundation Course
- Established: 1875
Glyndwr University
- GU is ranked 93rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011
- Famous for: Business, Science, Computing
- Established: 2008
Goldsmiths, University of London
- Goldsmiths (South East London) – offers study in arts, humanities, social s
- Famous for: Arts ・Humanities ・Social Sciences ・Computing
- Established: 1891
University of Greenwich
- Greenwich was ranked 103rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics ・ Linguistics
- Established: 1992
H
Heriot-Watt University
- Heriot-Watt was ranked 43rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business
- Established: 1821
University of Hertfordshire
- This university was ranked 63rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for:
- Established:
University of Huddersfield
- Huddersfield was ranked 73rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Engineering ・ MBA ・ Biological Science
- Established: 1965
University of Hull
- This university was ranked 48th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Engineering ・ Politics
- Established: 1927
Hult International Business School
- Hult was ranked the 44th Best Business school in the world.
- Famous for: Business, MBA, Finance, Marketing
- Established: 1964
I
Imperial College London
- Imperial College was ranked 3rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Engineering
- Established: 1907
INTO Group
- INTO provides a variety of Pre-Masters and Foundation programmes.
- Famous for: Pre-Masters, Foundation
- Established:
Institute of Education
- IOE is dedicated to postgraduate study and research in the field of educatio
- Famous for: Education
- Established: 1902
K
KAPLAN International Colleges
- KAPLAN offers Foundation and Pre-Masters Courses at UK university campuses.
- Famous for: Foundation
- Established:
University of Keele
- Keele was ranked 42nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics ・ Psychology ・ Mathematics
- Established: 1949
University of Kent
- This university was ranked 39th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Drama ・ MBA ・ Computers
- Established: 1965
King's College London
- King’s College London is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious uni
- Famous for: Education ・ Music ・ Ancient History
- Established: 1829
University of Kingston
- Kingston University was ranked 92nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Creative Arts, MBA, Education and Engineering
- Established: 1899
L
Lampeter University
- Lampeter was ranked 85th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Archaeology・Ancient History
- Established: 1828
Lancaster University
- Lancaster University was ranked 10th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Dance ・ Drama ・ Philosophy
- Established: 1964
University of Leeds
- Leeds was ranked 26th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business EngineeringTranslation
- Established: 1904
Leeds Metropolitan University
- This university was ranked 99th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics・Business Administration
- Established: 1992
University of Leicester
- Leicester was ranked 15th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Genomics ・ Astronomy ・ Physics
- Established: 1921
Leicester English Language Centre
- Leicester English Language Centre is part of the University of Leicester.
- Famous for:
- Established: 1921
University of Lincoln
- The University of Lincoln was ranked 62nd in the Times Good University rankin
- Famous for: Social Sciences and Equine Studies
- Established: 2001
University of Liverpool
- Liverpool was ranked 28th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: MBA Football Industries
- Established: 1881
Liverpool Hope University
- Liverpool Hope University withdrew from the university league tables three ye
- Famous for: MBA, Computer Science
- Established: 2005
Liverpool John Moores University
- This university was ranked 98th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Sports Science Engineering
- Established: 1992
London Business School
- Famous for: MBA・MIF・Sloan
- Established: 1964
London Metropolitan University
- This university has two campuses, in North London and the City of London.
- Famous for: Business Art and Design
- Established: 2002
The London School of Film, Media and Performance
- Private Film School in Central London
- Famous for: Media Film
- Established:
University of the Arts London
- This University was ranked 86th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Art Communication Fashion
- Established: 1985
University of the Arts London Language Centre
- Study English at one of the most fashionable schools in the UK.
- Famous for: English plus Art and Design
- Established: 1985
Loughborough University
- Loughborough was ranked 16th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Sports Engineering Business
- Established: 1909
London School of Business and Finance
- LSBF offer industry oriented programs at Masters and Bachelor level
- Famous for: MBA, Bachelors in International Business, MSc Finance
- Established: 2001
London South Bank University
- This university was ranked 113th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Engineering
- Established: 1892
London School of Economics
- LSE was ranked 5th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics Business
- Established: 1895
M
University of Manchester
- This University was ranked 30th in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Business・MBA・Linguistics
- Established: 1824
University of Manchester Language Centre
- This Language Centre is connected to the University of Manchester.
- Famous for: IELTS and Academic English
- Established: 1824
Manchester Metropolitan English Language
- This English Language Centre is part of Manchester Metropolitan University. T
- Famous for: English Language Courses
- Established: 1970
Manchester Metroplitan University
- This University was ranked 90th in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Maths・English・Media
- Established: 1970
Medipathways
- pathways leading to medical and dental schools
- Famous for: Medical ・Dental
- Established: 2010
Middlesex University
- This university was ranked 104th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business, Computing, IT
- Established: 1973
N
Navitas
- Famous for: Pathway Programs
- Established:
University of Newcastle
- This university was ranked 25th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Psycology・Medicine・Translation
- Established: 1834
Newcastle University ELC
- This University was ranked 21st in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: English lnguage centre
- Established: 1834
University of Northampton
- Northampton is ranked 89th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business, Leather Technology, Fashion
- Established: 2005
University of Northumbria
- This university was was ranked 59th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Design・Physics・Nursing science
- Established: 1992
University of Nottingham
- This university was ranked 20th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: History・Psychology・Economics
- Established: 1881
University of Nottingham ELC
- This University was ranked 20th in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: English Language Centre
- Established: 1881
Nottingham Trent University
- This university was ranked 55th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Art and Design・Architecture・Law
- Established: 1962
Nottingham Trent Language Centre
- This University was ranked 57th in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Art and Design
- Established: 1962
O
University of Oxford
- This university was ranked 1st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business・Art
- Established: 1096
Oxford Brookes University
- This university was ranked 51st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Education・Politics・Sociology
- Established: 1992
University of Oxford Language Centre
- This language centre is in the historical city of Oxford.
- Famous for: Business・Art・Politics
- Established: 1096
University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education
- Famous for:
- Established: 1096
P
University of Plymouth
- This was ranked 61st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Marine Technology・Psychology・Computer
- Established: 1862
University of Portsmouth
- Portsmouth was ranked 74th in the Time Good Universities rankings in 2011.
- Famous for: Business,Technology,Science
- Established: 1869
Q
Queen Margaret University
- Queen Margaret is ranked 67th in the Times Good University ranking 2011
- Famous for: Healthcare, Business, Media
- Established: 1785
Queen's University, Belfast
- This unversity was ranked 38th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for:
- Established: 1962
Queen Mary, University of London
- This was ranked 36th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business ・Theatre ・Law
- Established: 1882
Queen Mary, University of London ELC
- This language centre is part of the Queen Mary, University of London.
- Famous for: English Language Centre
- Established: 1882
R
Regent's Business School,London
- RBSL offers a range of programmes in Management, Marketing and Finance.
- Famous for: Business and Management
- Established: 1980
University of Reading
- This university was ranked 35th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Agriculture ・Environme
- Established: 1892
Regent's College London
- Regents College is a centre of academic excellence in the heart of ...
- Famous for: Business・MBA・Psycology
- Established: 1980
Regents American College London
- Liberal Arts education in Central London in partnership with Webster Universi
- Famous for:
- Established: 1994
Robert Gordon University
- This university was ranked 46th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Technology ・Health ＆Social Care
- Established: 1992
Roehampton University
- This university was ranked 87th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Human Rights・Business・Nutrition
- Established: 1874
Royal Holloway, University of London
- This university was ranked 31st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business・Media・Drama
- Established: 1849
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
- This is Scotland's only conservatoire offering degrees in music, drama, film.
- Famous for: Music ・Drama ・Film
- Established: 1847
S
University of Salford
- This university was ranked 88th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Engineering・Biochemistry・Politics
- Established: 1896
University of Sheffield
- This university was ranked 18th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: MBA・Architecture・Business
- Established: 1828
University of Sheffield Language Centre
- This university was ranked 18ｔｈ in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Pre-MBA English Language
- Established: 1828
Sheffield Hallam University
- It was ranked 72nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business Computer Science
- Established: 1874
Sheffield Hallam English Language Centre
- This language school is attached to Sheffield Hallam University.
- Famous for: English Language Programmes
- Established: 1874
SOAS, University of London
- SOAS was ranked 27th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for:
- Established: 1916
SOAS Language Centre
- This language school is attached to SOAS, University of London.
- Famous for: Academic English
- Established: 1916
University of Southampton
- This University was ranked 19th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business Engineering Biology
- Established: 1920
University of Southampton English Language Centre
- This English Language Centre is part of the University of Southampton
- Famous for: Foundation Programme
- Established: 1920
Southampton Solent University
- This university was ranekd 110th in the Times Good University rankings 2011.
- Famous for: Maritime, Media, Arts and Business
- Established: 2005
School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology
- (SPCP) is a centre of excellence with an international reputation.
- Famous for: Psychotherapy ・Counselling ・Psychology
- Established: 1990
University of St Andrews
- This University was ranked 4th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: International Relations
- Established: 1413
St Andrews Language Centre
- This is part of the University of St Andrews and is located in Scotland.
- Famous for: Foundation・English
- Established: 1990
St Georges University of London
- Promotes clinical research of prevention and treatment of disease
- Famous for: Medicine ・ Biomedical & Health Sciences
- Established: 1733
St Mary’s University College, London
- Small, safe, traditional University located on a beautiful historic safe camp
- Famous for: Drama ・Film & Media ・Tourism
- Established: 1850
Staffordshire University
- Famous for: Computers, Psychology, MBA
- Established: 1992
University of Stirling
- This university was ranked 45th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics・Sociology・MBA
- Established: 1967
University of Stirling Language Centre
- This university was ranked 48th in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Language Centre
- Established: 1967
University of Strathclyde
- This university was ranked 36th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Science
- Established: 1796
Study Group
- Famous for: Foundation, Pre-Masters
- Established: 1994
University of Sunderland
- This university was ranked 79th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics・Education・Business
- Established: 1992
University of Surrey
- This university was ranked 32nd in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Sociology・Engineering・Psychology
- Established: 1966
University of Sussex
- This university was ranked 21st in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: IR, Development Studies, Media and Film
- Established: 1961
University of Swansea
- This University was ranked 49th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: IFP・MBA
- Established: 1920
T
Teesside University
- Teesside is ranked 90th in the Times Good University ranking 2011.
- Famous for: Computers, Nursing, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Established: 1992
U
University for The Creative Arts
- Specialists in art and design, architecture, media and communication. This un
- Famous for: Art, Design, Media
- Established: 1866
University College London
- This university was ranked 7th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics・Law
- Established: 1826
UCL (Language Centre)
- English for Academic Purposes and foundation courses.
- Famous for: English for Academic Purposes
- Established: 1826
University of Central Lancashire
- Ranked as the best modern university in the north west of England
- Famous for: Arts, Humanities,Management,Science and Technology
- Established: 1992
University of East Anglia Language Centre
- This university was ranked 28rd in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Famous for: Language Centre
- Established: 1964
University of Ulster
- This university was ranked 56th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Environmental and Social Sciences
- Established: 1984
University of West London (UWL)
- University of West London was ranked 106th in the Times Good University ranki
- Famous for:
- Established: 1990
W
University of Wales, Newport
- Wales at Newport was ranked 96th in the Times Good University Guide 2011
- Famous for: Mechanical Engineering, Business, Accounting
- Established: 2003
University of Warwick
- Warwick was ranked 8th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Economics ・ Politics and Intern'l Studies
- Established: 1965
Webster Graduate School London
- Offers American postgraduate programmes
- Famous for:
- Established: 1925
University of the West of England, Bristol
- Ranked 69th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Biological Science ・ Economics
- Established: 1992
University of the West of Scotland
- Famous for: Computing, Accounting, Finance
- Established: 2007
University of Westminster
- Ideally located on Regent Street in central London
- Famous for: Media Studies ・ Business ・ MBA
- Established: 1894
University of Westminster English Language Centre
- Connected to the University of Westminster in London
- Famous for: Media Studies ・ Business ・ MBA
- Established: 1894
University of Winchester
- Winchester university was ranked 74th in the Times Good University ranking 20
- Famous for: Arts,Business,Sport
- Established: 1840
WMG
- Famous for: Manufacturing
- Established: 1980
University of Wolverhampton
- Famous for: Business, Management, Journalism
- Established: 1992
Y
University of York
- Ranked 9th in the Times Good University Guide 2011.
- Famous for: Business ・ Development Studies
- Established: 1962
York St John University
- Famous for:
- Established: 1841