We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Please let us know if you agree to these cookies.

Yes No

UK University Rankings 2023

About UK University Rankings

UK university rankings and league tables are highly competitive. There are over 160 higher education institutions to choose from in the UK, and it is important you have all the information on where to go and what to study before applying.

Whether you wish to study at a young university, or an established Russell Group institution, university league tables allow you to get an overview of how a university is performing on a national scale.

Choosing a UK University

University rankings are an ideal starting point for you to fully begin your study abroad research. Important factors to consider when choosing a UK university include:

University ranking
Subject ranking
Location
Cost of living
Student satisfaction
Research ranking
Percentage of international students
Location

Rankings won’t tell you everything you need to know though, and by clicking the profiles below you can get a fuller picture of what each university excels in, including full course lists, services for international students and accommodation information.

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide is considered the most trusted quality indicator of undergraduate study at UK universities, and the 132 universities ranked in its 2023 edition can be found below.

UK University Rankings FAQ

How to choose the best UK university using this ranking table?

You can select any of the universities listed below to learn more about services for overseas students, accommodation, subject rankings and their location within the UK. Once you have all of the information at your disposal, you can make an informed decision about where to apply.

How many universities are there in the UK?

There are over 160 universities in the UK, but not all choose to make themselves eligible for national rankings for a variety of reasons.

What is the number of international students enrolled at UK universities?

Statistics revealed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency for 2020/21 showed that there were 605,000 international students studying in the UK.

Why are UK universities the best for international students?

UK universities have always prided themselves on being welcoming and warm places to study for overseas learners. Everything is done to ensure that international students are made as comfortable as possible from the moment they land in the UK.

Which university in the UK is the cheapest for international students?

Tuition fees and living costs vary greatly, but generally the cheapest universities in the UK are in Scotland or the north of the UK.

How to apply to a university in the UK for international students?

International students can apply to study in the UK via UCAS with support from SI-UK.

Page last updated: September 19th, 2022.

UK University Rankings 2023

Rank	Name
1	University of Oxford View Courses
2	University of St Andrews View Courses
3	University of Cambridge View Courses
4	London School of Economics and Political Science View Courses
5	Imperial College London View Courses
6	Durham University View Courses
7	University College London View Courses
8	University of Bath View Courses
9	University of Warwick View Courses
10	University of Edinburgh View Courses
11	Loughborough University View Courses
12	Lancaster University View Courses
13	University of Exeter View Courses
14	University of Glasgow View Courses
15	University of Bristol View Courses
16	University of Southampton View Courses
17	University of York View Courses
18	University of Strathclyde View Courses
19	University of Aberdeen View Courses
20	University of Birmingham View Courses
20	University of Sheffield View Courses
22	University of Surrey View Courses
23	University of Leeds View Courses
24	University of Manchester View Courses
25	Cardiff University View Courses
26	King's College London View Courses
27	University of East Anglia View Courses
28	Queen's University Belfast View Courses
29	Royal Holloway, University of London View Courses
30	University of Reading View Courses
30	University of Nottingham View Courses
32	University of Dundee View Courses
33	University of Liverpool View Courses
33	Newcastle University View Courses
35	University of Leicester View Courses
36	Queen Mary, University of London View Courses
37	SOAS University of London View Courses
38	Ulster University View Courses
38	University of Stirling View Courses
40	University of West London View Courses
41	Aberystwyth University View Courses
42	Falmouth University View Courses
42	Nottingham Trent University View Courses
42	Swansea University View Courses
45	Aston University View Courses
45	Bangor University View Courses
47	Harper Adams University View Courses
48	University of Kent View Courses
49	Northumbria University View Courses
50	University of Sussex View Courses
51	St Mary’s University, London View Courses
52	Glasgow Caledonian University View Courses
53	University of Lincoln View Courses
54	University of Essex View Courses
55	Coventry University View Courses
56	University of the Arts London View Courses
57	Oxford Brookes University View Courses
57	Heriot-Watt University View Courses
59	Edinburgh Napier University View Courses
60	Manchester Metropolitan University View Courses
61	UWE Bristol View Courses
62	University of Portsmouth View Courses
63	University for the Creative Arts View Courses
64	Keele University View Courses
65	Robert Gordon University View Courses
66	University of Chichester View Courses
67	Queen Margaret University View Courses
68	City, University of London View Courses
69	University of Hull View Courses
70	Norwich University of the Arts View Courses
71	Liverpool John Moores University View Courses
71	Leeds Arts University View Courses
73	University of Huddersfield View Courses
74	University of Plymouth View Courses
75	Bishop Grosseteste University View Courses
76	Arts University Bournemouth View Courses
77	Bath Spa University View Courses
78	Edge Hill University View Courses
79	York St John University View Courses
80	Liverpool Hope University View Courses
80	Plymouth Marjon University View Courses
82	Sheffield Hallam University View Courses
82	St George's, University of London View Courses
84	University of Greenwich View Courses
85	University of Buckingham View Courses
86	Teesside University View Courses
87	University of Winchester View Courses
88	University of Salford View Courses
89	Abertay University View Courses
89	Bournemouth University View Courses
91	University of Hertfordshire View Courses
92	Kingston University View Courses
93	Cardiff Metropolitan University View Courses
94	Birmingham City University View Courses
95	University of Bradford View Courses
96	University of Derby View Courses
97	University of Chester View Courses
98	University of Brighton View Courses
98	University of Sunderland View Courses
100	Leeds Trinity University View Courses
101	University of Roehampton View Courses
102	Royal Agricultural University View Courses
103	University of South Wales View Courses
104	University of Wales Trinity Saint David View Courses
105	Hartpury University View Courses
106	Staffordshire University View Courses
107	University of Central Lancashire View Courses
108	Goldsmiths, University of London View Courses
109	Anglia Ruskin University - ARU View Courses
110	Brunel University London View Courses
110	University of Worcester View Courses
112	University of Gloucestershire View Courses
113	Leeds Beckett University View Courses
114	Solent University View Courses
115	University of Westminster View Courses
115	Middlesex University View Courses
115	University of Suffolk View Courses
118	Newman University, Birmingham View Courses
119	Canterbury Christ Church University View Courses
120	Wrexham Glyndwr University View Courses
121	Buckinghamshire New University View Courses
122	De Montfort University View Courses
122	University of the West of Scotland View Courses
124	University of Bolton View Courses
125	University of Northampton View Courses
126	London South Bank University View Courses
127	University of Wolverhampton View Courses
128	London Metropolitan University View Courses
129	University of Cumbria View Courses
130	Ravensbourne University London View Courses
131	University of East London View Courses
132	University of Bedfordshire View Courses

Register for Free Consultation

Premium-Service-Banner-Desktop-1366px

Premium-Service-Banner-Mobile-480px

News

23 Jan

UK universities see a huge increase in international student enrolments

18 Jan

University of Warwick wins prestigious student accommodation award

17 Jan

Applications open for the University of Hull Global MBA

Events

24 Feb

University of Stirling at SI-UK London

25 Feb

UK University Fair London

Studying in the UK

Study at UCL

Five Reasons to Study at University College London

UK University Rankings

Top Five UK Universities for Graduate Prospects 2023

My consultant was very helpful and motivating. She helped me every step of the way, even when the deadline was so close. I feel I could not have done it without her. I'd highly recommend this service to any and all of my many friends interested.

Brishti Basu Biosciences at Coventry University

Leading Universities and SI-UK Partners