No. |
University Name |
Year |
Rank (UK) |
UG Programs |
PG Programs |
PhD Fields |
Avg Fees (UG/PG) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
Law, CS, PPE, Med, Math |
AI, Econ, Edu, BioMed, History |
Law, Physics, Econ, Med, Theo |
£38K / £30K–£40K |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
Oxford, England |
2 |
Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
Math, Eng, NatSci, Law, History |
MPhil Econ, CS, Eng, Edu, Law |
Math, Bio, Phil, CompSci, Chem |
£37K / £28K–£38K |
Public |
Cambridge |
~20% |
Cambridgeshire |
3 |
Imperial College London |
1907 |
3 |
Eng, Med, CS, Physics, Chem |
AI, Data, MechEng, Fin, Bio |
Eng, Med, Robotics, Bio |
£35K / £32K–£42K |
Public |
London |
~18% |
London |
4 |
UCL |
1826 |
4 |
Arch, Law, CS, Psych, Med |
AI, BuiltEnv, DevStud, PublicPol |
CS, Health, Law, History, Urban |
£31K / £28K–£35K |
Public |
London |
~29% |
London |
5 |
LSE |
1895 |
5 |
Econ, Law, Pol, IR, Stats |
Fin, HR, Dev, Socio, DataSci |
Econ, Law, Soc, Mgmt, IntlRel |
£26K / £27K–£34K |
Public |
London |
~25% |
London |
6 |
Edinburgh |
1582 |
6 |
CS, Psych, IR, History, Biomed |
AI, PubHealth, Law, Dev, Edu |
Data, AI, Lit, Bio, Law |
£27K / £22K–£30K |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~33% |
Scotland |
7 |
King’s College London |
1829 |
7 |
Med, Law, Psych, IR, Eng |
WarStud, Neurosci, Law, GlobalHlth |
Med, Law, Psych, Pol, Phil |
£30K / £26K–£33K |
Public |
London |
~30% |
London |
8 |
Manchester |
1824 |
8 |
Bus, CS, Chem, MechEng, LifeSci |
Fin, AI, ChemEng, MBA, Soc |
CS, Chem, Law, Edu, Mgmt |
£27K / £25K–£30K |
Public |
Manchester |
~35% |
NW England |
9 |
Glasgow |
1451 |
9 |
Law, Lit, Econ, Med, CompSci |
PubHealth, Edu, Law, Bio, Lit |
Health, Law, Hist, Edu, Physics |
£23K / £20K–£25K |
Public |
Glasgow |
~40% |
Scotland |
10 |
Bristol |
1876 |
10 |
CS, Eng, Law, Econ, EngLit |
Data, Edu, Law, Robotics, Mgmt |
Eng, Law, Pol, History, Econ |
£25K / £20K–£28K |
Public |
Bristol |
~41% |
SW England |
11 |
Warwick |
1965 |
11 |
Math, Econ, Bus, CS, Pol |
MBA, Fin, IntlRel, Data, Stat |
Math, Econ, Mgmt, Socio, Edu |
£24K / £22K–£30K |
Public |
Coventry |
~36% |
Midlands |
12 |
Birmingham |
1900 |
12 |
Psych, Med, Law, Hist, CS |
Law, HR, Med, Pol, Bio |
Med, Pol, Bio, Lit, Law |
£23K / £20K–£27K |
Public |
Birmingham |
~32% |
Midlands |
13 |
Leeds |
1904 |
13 |
Bus, Media, Eng, Lang, Psych |
Media, Design, HR, Fin, Edu |
Law, Design, Econ, Edu, Arch |
£22.5K / £21K–£26K |
Public |
Leeds |
~40% |
Yorkshire |
14 |
Nottingham |
1881 |
14 |
Pharm, Law, Bio, Bus, Med |
PubHealth, HR, Fin, Soc, Arch |
Edu, Bio, Law, Urban, ChemEng |
£22K / £20K–£26K |
Public |
Nottingham |
~42% |
Midlands |
15 |
Southampton |
1862 |
15 |
CS, ElecEng, Ocean, Med, Music |
Data, Cyber, Health, Eng, Design |
AI, Mech, Ocean, Med, Data |
£21K / £20K–£27K |
Public |
Southampton |
~45% |
South England |
16 |
York |
1963 |
16 |
Bio, Hist, Pol, Eng, Psych |
Bio, Lit, Arch, Law, CompSci |
Lit, Bio, Law, Psych, Soc |
£21K / £20K–£25K |
Public |
York |
~42% |
Yorkshire |
17 |
Exeter |
1955 |
17 |
EnvSci, Psych, Econ, Law, SportsSci |
Env, Fin, Edu, PublicHlth, HRM |
Climate, Pol, Health, Econ, Bio |
£22K / £21K–£26K |
Public |
Exeter |
~45% |
SW England |
18 |
Sheffield |
1905 |
18 |
Eng, Arch, Journalism, CS, Pol |
UrbPlan, CS, Media, Edu, Socio |
Journalism, Eng, Soc, Pol, Data |
£21K / £20K–£25K |
Public |
Sheffield |
~50% |
Yorkshire |
19 |
Queen Mary (QMUL) |
1887 |
19 |
Med, Law, CS, Bus, Ling |
Fin, CS, Law, Lit, Edu |
Law, Med, CS, Pol, Econ |
£21K / £20K–£26K |
Public |
London |
~44% |
London |
20 |
Newcastle |
1834 |
20 |
Med, Arch, CS, Agri, Law |
Bio, Env, Edu, Fin, Urban |
Agri, Med, Edu, Pol, Bio |
£20K / £19K–£25K |
Public |
Newcastle |
~55% |
NE England |
21 |
Aberdeen |
1495 |
21 |
Law, Theo, Med, Bio, Energy |
Hist, Law, Med, Theology, Dev |
Med, Hist, Law, Divinity, Energy |
£20K / £18K–£22K |
Public |
Aberdeen |
~60% |
Scotland |
22 |
Leicester |
1921 |
22 |
SpaceSci, Bio, Law, Psych, Hist |
Fin, Law, Space, Med, Edu |
Astr, Law, Bio, Lit, Pol |
£19K / £18K–£22K |
Public |
Leicester |
~65% |
Midlands |
23 |
Reading |
1892 |
23 |
Agri, RealEst, FoodSci, Econ, Art |
Agri, Climate, Fin, Land, Edu |
Agri, Climate, Land, Socio, Econ |
£19.5K / £18K–£23K |
Public |
Reading |
~65% |
Berkshire |
24 |
Dundee |
1881 |
24 |
Med, Law, Art, Bio, CompSci |
Forensics, Law, Bio, Art, Med |
Law, Art, Bio, Med, Pol |
£19K / £17K–£21K |
Public |
Dundee |
~70% |
Scotland |
25 |
Strathclyde |
1796 |
25 |
Eng, CS, Bus, Law, ChemEng |
Urban, Arch, Law, Mech, Fin |
Eng, Law, CS, Arch, Fin |
£18.5K / £17K–£22K |
Public |
Glasgow |
~60% |
Scotland |
26 |
Stirling |
1967 |
26 |
Psych, Sports, Bio, Bus, Data |
Health, DataSci, Mgmt, Edu, Law |
Bio, Sports, Data, Law, Lit |
£18K / £16.5K–£21K |
Public |
Stirling |
~70% |
Scotland |
27 |
Sussex |
1961 |
27 |
Econ, IR, Psych, Law, Film |
Dev, Law, Media, Edu, Gender |
Econ, Media, Psych, Law, Lit |
£18.5K / £17K–£23K |
Public |
Brighton |
~75% |
South England |
28 |
Brunel |
1966 |
28 |
CS, Eng, Psych, Edu, Bus |
AI, Fin, MechEng, Edu, SportsSci |
Eng, Edu, Health, CS, Bus |
£18K / £17K–£21K |
Public |
London |
~70% |
London |
29 |
Kent |
1965 |
29 |
Law, CS, Arch, Politics, Film |
Law, Film, PublicPol, Dev, HRM |
Law, Film, Arch, Dev, Lit |
£17.5K / £16K–£21K |
Public |
Canterbury |
~70% |
SE England |
30 |
City, University of London |
1894 |
30 |
Journalism, CS, Health, Eng, Bus |
AI, Bus, Health, Media, Law |
CS, Bus, Law, Health, Media |
£18.5K / £17K–£22K |
Public |
London |
~59% |
London |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Rank (UK 2024) |
Public/Private |
Avg UG Fees (Intl.) |
Avg PG Fees (Intl.) |
Acceptance Rate |
Bachelors Programs |
Masters Programs |
PhD Programs |
Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Imperial College London |
1907 |
3 |
Public |
£35,000 |
£30,000–£40,000 |
~14% |
CS, Eng., Biomed, Physics, Chem. |
AI, Eng. Mgmt, BioEng., Data Sci, Finance |
CS, Eng., Life Sci, Math, Physics |
South Kensington |
2 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
4 |
Public |
£31,000 |
£28,000–£35,000 |
~29% |
Law, Econ, Psych, CS, Med |
Edu, Data Sci, AI, Finance, Global Health |
Med, Econ, CS, Law, Philosophy |
Bloomsbury |
3 |
King’s College London (KCL) |
1829 |
7 |
Public |
£30,000 |
£26,000–£33,000 |
~31% |
Med, Law, Intl. Rel., BioMed, CS |
Law, Med Ethics, War Studies, AI, Edu |
Public Policy, Med, Neurosci, Law, History |
Strand, SE1 |
4 |
London School of Economics (LSE) |
1895 |
8 |
Public |
£26,000 |
£25,000–£32,000 |
~25% |
Econ, Law, Politics, Finance, Stats |
Data Sci, IR, Dev. Econ, Law, Finance |
Econ, Pol Sci, Socio, Finance, Mgmt |
Holborn |
5 |
Queen Mary University of London |
1887 |
19 |
Public |
£21,000 |
£20,000 |
~44% |
Med, Law, CS, Mech Eng., English |
Big Data, AI, Biotech, Law, FinTech |
CS, BioMed, Law, Physics, History |
Mile End |
6 |
City, University of London |
1894 |
31 (London) |
Public |
£18,500 |
£17,000 |
~59% |
Bus., Journalism, CS, Law, Psych |
Mgmt, Journalism, CyberSec, Data Sci, Health |
Business, Info Sys, Law, Policy, Edu |
Islington |
7 |
Brunel University London |
1966 |
30 |
Public |
£18,000 |
£16,000 |
~70% |
CS, Mech Eng., Psych, Design, Sports Sci |
AI, Eng., Health Sci, MBA, Edu |
Eng., Edu, Health, CS, Sports Sci |
Uxbridge |
8 |
University of the Arts London (UAL) |
2004 (merger) |
40+ |
Public |
£20,000 |
£18,000 |
~22% |
Fine Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Media |
Design Mgmt, Art, Film, Visual Comm., Fashion |
Creative Arts, Art Theory, Film, Design |
Central London |
9 |
Goldsmiths, University of London |
1891 |
45+ |
Public |
£17,000 |
£16,000 |
~68% |
Media, Psych, Fine Arts, Anthro, Socio |
Anthro, Art, Media, Psych, Politics |
Media, Psych, Cultural Studies, Edu, Art |
New Cross |
10 |
Birkbeck, University of London |
1823 |
50+ |
Public |
£15,000 |
£14,000 |
~63% |
Law, Psych, History, English, Econ |
Law, Management, Edu, Psych, Politics |
History, Pol Sci, Econ, Law, English Lit |
Bloomsbury |
11 |
Royal Holloway, University of London |
1879 |
29 |
Public |
£18,000 |
£17,000 |
~84% |
CS, Econ, Psych, Music, Geog |
Data Sci, CyberSec, Mgmt, Psych, Musicology |
CS, Econ, Music, Hist, Pol Sci |
Egham (Greater London) |
12 |
London Business School |
1964 |
Top MBA Rank |
Public (part of UoL) |
N/A (No UG) |
£40,000–£90,000 |
~25% (PG only) |
N/A |
MBA, Mgmt, Finance, Strat., Exec Ed |
Finance, Mgmt, Econ |
Regent's Park |
13 |
London Metropolitan University |
2002 (merge) |
60+ |
Public |
£13,000 |
£12,000 |
~84% |
CS, Social Work, Psych, Law, Business |
CS, Health, Edu, Law, Business |
Edu, Social Policy, Health, CS, Business |
Holloway |
14 |
University of East London |
1898 |
60+ |
Public |
£13,500 |
£12,500 |
~84% |
Sports, Psych, CS, Eng., Law |
Business, AI, Edu, Health, Construction |
CS, Business, Edu, Health |
Docklands |
15 |
University of Westminster |
1838 |
50+ |
Public |
£14,000 |
£13,000 |
~80% |
Film, Design, CS, Business, Law |
Digital Media, Design, MBA, Law, Marketing |
Comm. Studies, Business, CS, Law |
Regent Street |
16 |
St George’s, University of London |
1733 |
Med Rank |
Public |
£32,000 (Med) |
£25,000 |
~39% |
Medicine, Health Sci, Biomedical |
Public Health, Genomics, Neurosci |
Medicine, Clin. Sci, BioMed |
Tooting |
17 |
SOAS University of London |
1916 |
40+ |
Public |
£18,000 |
£17,000 |
~60% |
Law, Asian Studies, Politics, Languages |
Dev Studies, Human Rights, IR, Religions |
Anthro, Pol Sci, Law, Dev Econ, History |
Bloomsbury |
18 |
Regent’s University London |
1984 |
Private |
Private |
£20,000 |
£20,000 |
~55% |
Business, Fashion, Psych, Acting, Film |
Luxury Mgmt, Fashion, Psych, Intl Biz |
Business, Comm, Psych |
Regent's Park |
19 |
Ravensbourne University London |
1962 |
Creative Rank |
Public |
£16,500 |
£15,000 |
~75% |
Fashion, Design, Digital Media, Film |
Design Mgmt, Media, UX/UI, Animation |
Design, Media, Film |
Greenwich |
20 |
University of Roehampton |
2004 |
60+ |
Public |
£13,500 |
£13,000 |
~80% |
Edu, Psych, Business, Dance, Theology |
Edu, Dance Therapy, Business, Theology |
Edu, Health, Humanities |
Roehampton |
Undergraduate: £9,250 (standard cap for most public universities)
Postgraduate (Taught Masters): £7,000 to £15,000
PhD/Doctorate: £4,500 to £6,000 (often funded or subsidized)
Undergraduate: £15,000 to £35,000
Arts/Social Sciences: £15,000 – £22,000
Science/Engineering: £20,000 – £30,000
Medicine: £32,000 – £50,000+
Postgraduate (Taught Masters): £15,000 to £35,000
Varies by subject (MBA and Engineering/Tech programs tend to cost more)
PhD/Doctorate: £15,000 to £25,000
Some universities charge more for lab-based research
Highly Competitive Universities (Oxbridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL):
~10% to 30%
These universities are selective, especially for competitive courses (e.g., Law, Medicine, Economics).
Mid to High Tier Universities (Warwick, Edinburgh, KCL, Bristol):
~30% to 60%
Modern & Post-1992 Universities (e.g., Westminster, UEL, London Met):
~60% to 90%
These universities are more accessible and cater to a larger international student body.
Top Universities (Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial):
~8% to 20%
Indian applicants face high competition due to large volume and academic benchmarks.
Russell Group Universities (e.g., Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds):
~30% to 60% for qualified Indian applicants
Modern Universities & Colleges (e.g., Coventry, UEL, Bedfordshire):
~70% to 90%
These institutions are more flexible with entry qualifications and IELTS scores.
High Applicant Volume: India is among the top 3 countries sending students to the UK.
Qualification Match: CBSE/ICSE and Indian bachelor's degrees are generally recognized.
English Proficiency: Many Indians meet IELTS/TOEFL requirements, aiding admission.
Visa Success Rate: As of 2023, Indian student visa approval rate is ~95%, indicating strong application quality.
University of Oxford: ~8–10%
University of Cambridge: ~10–15%
Imperial College London: ~15%
LSE: ~15–20%
UCL: ~25–30%
University of Manchester: ~50%
University of Nottingham: ~60%
University of Birmingham: ~65%
Coventry University: ~85%
University of East London: ~90%
Research courses on official university websites or use platforms like UCAS (for undergraduate) and FindAMasters/FindAPhD (for postgraduate).
Consider factors such as entry requirements, course content, location, fees, and reputation.
Undergraduate: Typically requires 12 years of schooling (A-levels, IB, or Indian Class 12 equivalent like CBSE/ICSE with strong marks).
Postgraduate: Requires a recognized bachelor's degree (UK 2:1 equivalent or higher).
English proficiency: Usually IELTS (6.0–7.5), TOEFL, or equivalent tests are required unless the student has studied in English-medium institutions.
Common documents include:
Academic transcripts and certificates
Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation (usually 2)
Resume or CV (mainly for PG courses)
English language test scores
Passport copy
Portfolio (for art/design courses)
Research proposal (for PhD applicants)
Apply through the UCAS platform: N/A
Choose up to 5 course choices
Application deadlines:
15 October: Oxford, Cambridge, and most medicine/dentistry/veterinary courses
31 January: Main UCAS deadline for other courses
Applications are submitted directly through the university's website
No central platform like UCAS (except for some courses via UKPASS)
Rolling admissions, but early application is advised (especially for scholarships or visa processing)
Undergraduate (UCAS): £27.50 total (2024 rates)
Postgraduate: Varies by university, typically £20–£100 (some waive fees)
Some courses may require an interview or online test (more common in medicine, law, Oxbridge, and arts courses).
Offers are either conditional (based on final exam results) or unconditional (if you already meet all criteria).
UCAS applicants track responses through the UCAS portal.
Postgraduate applicants are notified via email or the university’s online system.
Undergraduate (UCAS): Accept through UCAS track
Postgraduate: Confirm through the university portal or by email
Receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the university
Apply for the UK student visa
Requirements: financial documents, CAS number, TB test (in some countries), passport, visa application form, and payment of IHS fee
Book accommodation
Register for pre-departure briefings (some universities and British Council offer these)
Plan finances and travel
University of Oxford
Location: Oxford, England
Founded: 1096
Globally renowned for research, humanities, law, and sciences.
University of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, England
Founded: 1209
One of the world’s leading universities across all disciplines.
Imperial College London
Location: London
Founded: 1907
Specializes in science, engineering, medicine, and business.
University College London (UCL)
Location: London
Founded: 1826
Strong in sciences, engineering, social sciences, and arts.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Location: London
Founded: 1895
Top for economics, politics, international relations, and law.
University of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Founded: 1582
Leading research university, especially in medicine and social sciences.
King’s College London
Location: London
Founded: 1829
Known for medicine, law, and humanities.
University of Manchester
Location: Manchester, England
Founded: 1824 (as a predecessor institution)
Strong in science, business, and humanities.
University of Glasgow
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Founded: 1451
Offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
University of Bristol
Location: Bristol, England
Founded: 1876
High in engineering, law, medicine, and economics.
University of Warwick
Location: Coventry, England
Founded: 1965
Leading in business, economics, mathematics, and engineering.
University of Leeds
Location: Leeds, England
Founded: 1904
Strong in business, healthcare, and science.
University of Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, England
Founded: 1900
Renowned for medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
University of Southampton
Location: Southampton, England
Founded: 1862
Top in engineering, oceanography, and electronics.
University of Nottingham
Location: Nottingham, England
Founded: 1881
Excellent in law, business, engineering, and education.
University of York
Location: York, England
Founded: 1963
Strong in humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
University of Exeter
Location: Exeter, England
Founded: 1955
Known for environmental science, business, and sports science.
University of Sheffield
Location: Sheffield, England
Founded: 1905
Engineering, architecture, and public health are key strengths.
Newcastle University
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Founded: 1834
Highly regarded for medicine, engineering, and social sciences.
Queen Mary University of London
Location: London
Founded: 1887
Known for law, medicine, and computer science.
Established: 1976
Location: Buckingham, England
Notable as the UK’s first private university with a royal charter.
Known for fast-track degrees (2 years), law, business, medicine.
Established: 1984
Location: London
Offers business, fashion, arts, and humanities.
Focused on international students and global business.
Established: 1992 (University status in 2013)
Location: London (multiple campuses)
Specializes in law, business, finance, health, and technology.
Offers professional qualifications and degrees.
Established: 1990 (degree-awarding powers in 2015)
Location: Online & centers in London, Birmingham, Manchester
Known for flexible, online, and blended learning courses.
Founded: 1962 (granted university status in 2012)
Location: London and multiple UK cities
Leading provider of legal education and training.
Private business school offering diplomas and degree pathways.
Collaborates with universities for degree validation.
US-based private business school with a strong London presence.
Offers global MBA, Master’s in international business, etc.
Established: 2012, acquired by Northeastern (USA) in 2019
Location: London
Offers humanities, law, politics, and economics.
Part of University of London but operates semi-independently.
Offers MBA, EMBA, and business doctoral programs.
Established: 2012
Owned by education giant Pearson
Focused on business, media, and technology.
Private liberal arts university
US/UK dual accreditation; offers BA and MA degrees.
Offers liberal arts programs based on US-style education.
Private business school offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in partnership with public universities.
Business and law focused private institution.
Private provider of international business and management degrees.
Offers business and computing degrees through partnerships.
Independent college based in Ilford, London offering HNDs and degrees.
Long-standing private college offering vocational and degree programs.
Offers fashion, arts, photography, design, and marketing programs.
Delivers business, IT, and accounting courses in partnership with universities.
University of Oxford
Famous for: PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics), Law, Medicine, Computer Science
Known for rigorous academics and tutorials
University of Cambridge
Famous for: Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, English
High faculty-to-student ratio and personalized learning
Imperial College London
Famous for: Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Physics
Strong STEM focus and research-led teaching
University College London (UCL)
Famous for: Architecture, Psychology, Medicine, Law
Interdisciplinary and urban London experience
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Famous for: Economics, Politics, Law, International Relations
Analytical, theory-based programs with global outlook
University of Edinburgh
Famous for: History, Medicine, Computer Science, Business
Large international student population and beautiful campus
King’s College London (KCL)
Famous for: Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Psychology
Strong connections with healthcare and legal sectors
University of Manchester
Famous for: Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, Humanities
Large student body and strong employability outcomes
University of Bristol
Famous for: Engineering, Law, Economics, Chemistry
Top student satisfaction and research impact
University of Warwick
Famous for: Mathematics, Economics, Management, Politics
Competitive admissions and business focus
University of Glasgow
Famous for: Law, Education, Arts, Life Sciences
Oldest university in Scotland after St Andrews
University of Leeds
Famous for: Business, Art & Design, Engineering, Media
Offers sandwich (placement) years and study abroad
University of Birmingham
Famous for: Law, Biosciences, Economics, English
Beautiful red-brick campus and great student life
University of Nottingham
Famous for: Pharmacy, Architecture, Economics, Agriculture
Research-intensive with global campuses (Malaysia, China)
University of Southampton
Famous for: Oceanography, Engineering, Computer Science
Leading STEM and maritime-focused institution
University of York
Famous for: History, English, Psychology, Chemistry
High student satisfaction and teaching quality
University of Exeter
Famous for: Environmental Science, Business, English
Beautiful campus and excellent for student wellbeing
University of Sheffield
Famous for: Engineering, Architecture, Journalism
Excellent students’ union and academic support
University of St Andrews
Famous for: Philosophy, History, Economics, IR
Scotland’s oldest university, with Oxbridge-like experience
Newcastle University
Famous for: Medicine, Architecture, Engineering
Strong clinical placements and supportive environment
University of Oxford
World-class postgraduate programs in Law, Business, Public Policy, Computer Science, and Humanities
Competitive admissions, tutorial-based support, and global reputation
University of Cambridge
Known for Engineering, Economics, Education, Science, and Humanities
Excellent research supervision and access to academic resources
Imperial College London
Top-ranked for STEM master’s: Data Science, Engineering, AI, Finance, Medicine
Industry-integrated programs and top research facilities
University College London (UCL)
Offers a huge variety of master's programs in Health, Built Environment, Social Science, and Technology
Great for interdisciplinary postgraduate research
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Leading in Economics, Finance, Law, IR, Public Policy, Data Analytics
High academic and employer reputation
King’s College London (KCL)
Excellent master’s in Law, Medicine, Conflict Studies, Neuroscience, and Public Policy
Strong links to government, health, and legal institutions
University of Edinburgh
Renowned for Informatics, History, Biomedical Sciences, Business, and AI
Great research culture and international diversity
University of Manchester
Offers master’s in Business, Engineering, Law, and Development Studies
Home to Alliance Manchester Business School
University of Warwick
Top for MSc in Economics, Finance, Engineering, and Business
Warwick Business School is internationally respected
University of Glasgow
Recognized for MSc in Public Health, Education, Data Science, and Law
Affordable tuition and a high-quality research environment
University of Bristol
Leading in Economics, Education, Engineering, and Law
Strong academic support and student satisfaction
University of Birmingham
Known for postgraduate programs in Law, International Development, and Business
Diverse student body and strong research output
University of Nottingham
High-quality master’s in Pharmacy, Education, Engineering, and Finance
Global campuses and strong academic partnerships
University of Leeds
Popular for master’s in Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, and Media
High graduate employability and business partnerships
University of Southampton
Great for MSc in Engineering, Oceanography, Cybersecurity, and AI
Excellent research-led teaching and industrial links
University of York
Offers strong master’s in Politics, Computer Science, Psychology, and History
Emphasis on research and academic support
University of Exeter
Focused programs in Environmental Studies, Finance, Business, and Sustainability
High satisfaction for PG teaching
University of St Andrews
Highly rated in IR, Philosophy, Management, and Sciences
Small class sizes and personalized learning
University of Sheffield
Master’s programs in Urban Planning, International Law, Engineering, and Management
Excellent academic infrastructure and research
Newcastle University
Well-regarded for Public Health, Computer Science, Architecture, and Engineering
Strong industry placement and global outreach
Duration: Typically 1 year full-time (taught master’s)
Entry Requirements: UK 2:1 (or equivalent) bachelor's degree, IELTS/TOEFL
Tuition Fees for International Students: £15,000 – £35,000 depending on subject
Types of Degrees: MSc, MA, MBA, MPhil, MRes, LLM
University of Oxford
Globally ranked for research across all disciplines
Exceptional DPhil programs in Humanities, Sciences, Law, and Medicine
Collegiate research environment and extensive funding options
University of Cambridge
Offers world-class PhD programs in Engineering, Math, Philosophy, and Biosciences
Renowned for cutting-edge research, Nobel laureates, and personalized supervision
Imperial College London
STEM-focused institution, excellent for Engineering, Life Sciences, Medicine, and AI
Offers fully funded PhD studentships and CDT (Centre for Doctoral Training) programs
University College London (UCL)
Interdisciplinary research in Engineering, Social Sciences, Medicine, and Built Environment
Home to multiple research centres and institutes
University of Edinburgh
Research-intensive university with strength in AI, Informatics, Public Health, and History
Hosts major research institutes and global collaborations
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Specializes in PhDs in Economics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, and Finance
Strong research funding and access to data-driven resources
University of Manchester
Strong in Engineering, Materials Science, Social Sciences, and Business
Offers prestigious President’s Doctoral Scholar Awards
King’s College London (KCL)
PhD excellence in Law, Neuroscience, War Studies, Medicine, and Philosophy
Extensive partnerships with NHS and international institutes
University of Glasgow
Known for Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) in Health, History, and Engineering
Excellent research community and student support
University of Warwick
Leading in Doctoral studies in Economics, Math, Business, and Theoretical Physics
Hosts multiple ESRC and EPSRC-funded PhD centres
University of Bristol
Top PhD institution in Civil Engineering, Epidemiology, Computer Science, and Anthropology
Offers funded PhD studentships and international research collaborations
University of Birmingham
Excellent research programs in Medicine, Education, and Political Science
Access to advanced research facilities and research councils
University of Nottingham
Strong in Pharmacy, English, Plant Sciences, and Chemical Engineering
Offers doctoral training and fully funded PhD options
University of Southampton
Known for research in Maritime Engineering, AI, and Oceanography
Offers joint PhDs and international research programs
University of Leeds
Major research centre for Healthcare, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Business
Hosts numerous research councils and doctoral networks
University of York
Focused research strengths in Biology, History, Psychology, and Physics
Provides PhD training through research groups and interdisciplinary centres
University of Exeter
Strong in Environment, Climate Science, Data Science, and Humanities
Partnered with leading UKRI programs and doctoral schools
University of Sheffield
Offers well-supported PhD research in Urban Planning, Engineering, and Sociology
Member of the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership
University of St Andrews
Leading PhD research in Philosophy, International Relations, and Astrophysics
Small-scale programs with high supervisor interaction
Newcastle University
Offers PhDs in Public Health, Engineering, and Digital Tech
Strong links with industry and international institutions
1. University of Oxford
One of the best in the world for Computer Science
Strong in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and theoretical computer science
Research-led teaching and small-group tutorials
2. University of Cambridge
Renowned for computer science theory, AI, quantum computing, and algorithms
Offers a rigorous and mathematically focused program
3. Imperial College London
Excellent for software engineering, data science, machine learning, and robotics
Close links to the tech industry and strong research labs
4. University College London (UCL)
Leading in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and networks
Home to UCL Computer Science Department and Alan Turing Institute collaborations
5. University of Edinburgh
Top-tier research in AI, informatics, and machine learning
Hosts one of the largest informatics research centres in Europe
6. University of Manchester
Historically important in computing (home of the first stored-program computer)
Strong in software engineering, big data, and computer systems
7. King’s College London (KCL)
Focuses on cybersecurity, software engineering, and AI
Strong partnerships with NHS and government institutions
8. University of Southampton
Known for cybersecurity, web science, and electronics integration
Hosts the Web Science Institute and strong research in IoT
9. University of Warwick
Offers strong programs in computer systems, algorithms, data science
Highly rated for graduate employability
10. University of Bristol
Recognized for computer science and electrical engineering fusion
Research-active in robotics, big data, and security
11. University of Glasgow
Focus on AI, data science, computer vision, and software systems
Offers both theoretical and applied computing programs
12. University of Birmingham
Strong in AI, robotics, natural language processing, and cybersecurity
Hosts several research groups and a well-supported PhD community
13. University of Leeds
Good for applied computing, health informatics, and data science
Offers strong industry placements and research links
14. University of Nottingham
Known for HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), data science, and software engineering
Offers integrated MSc programs and research-led teaching
15. University of York
Recognized for systems security, real-time systems, and formal methods
Offers a strong postgraduate research environment
16. University of St Andrews
Offers competitive Computer Science degrees with focus on software engineering and algorithms
Small student-to-faculty ratio and high student satisfaction
17. University of Exeter
Growing reputation in data analytics, AI, and applied computing
Research in climate computing and computational science
18. Newcastle University
Known for digital innovation, cyber-physical systems, and software engineering
Strong research activity and industrial partnerships
19. Lancaster University
Offers specialist courses in cyber security, embedded systems, and data science
Strong student satisfaction and high research impact
20. Queen Mary University of London
Offers programs in AI, multimedia systems, and data science
Strong links with London-based tech firms and financial institutions
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (2024) |
Programs (UG, PG, PhD) |
Avg MBA Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
London Business School (LBS) |
1964 |
Top MBA |
PG (MBA, EMBA, MSc Mgmt), PhD in Mgmt/Econ |
£92,000 (MBA) |
Public (UoL) |
London |
~25% |
2 |
University of Oxford – Saïd |
1096 |
1 |
UG (Econ, PPE), MBA, MSc Mgmt, DPhil in Mgmt/Econ |
£78,500 (MBA) |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
3 |
University of Cambridge – Judge |
1209 |
2 |
UG (Econ, Mgmt), MBA, MFin, PhD in Mgmt/Econ |
£70,000 (MBA) |
Public |
Cambridge |
~20% |
4 |
Imperial College London – Business School |
1907 |
3 |
UG (Econ, Mgmt), MSc, MBA, DBA, PhD |
£61,500 (MBA) |
Public |
London |
~18% |
5 |
London School of Economics (LSE) |
1895 |
8 |
UG (Econ, Mgmt), MSc, Exec MSc, PhD in Econ/Mgmt |
No MBA; MSc Mgmt ~£35K |
Public |
London |
~25% |
6 |
University of Warwick – WBS |
1965 |
10 |
UG (Business, Econ), MSc, MBA, DBA, PhD |
£49,950 (MBA) |
Public |
Coventry |
~35% |
7 |
University of Manchester – AMBS |
1824 |
6 |
UG (Econ, Mgmt), MSc, MBA, PhD |
£47,000 (MBA) |
Public |
Manchester |
~40% |
8 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
5 |
UG (Business, Econ), MSc, MBA, PhD |
£38,500 (MBA) |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~33% |
9 |
University of Bath – SoM |
1966 |
12 |
UG (Business, Mgmt), MSc, MBA, PhD |
£37,500 (MBA) |
Public |
Bath |
~45% |
10 |
City, University of London – Bayes (formerly Cass) |
1894 |
15 |
UG (Business), MSc, MBA, PhD |
£48,000 (MBA) |
Public |
London |
~40% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (2024) |
Offered Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg MSc Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
UG (Eng, Physics, CS), MSc (AI, Chem, Physics), DPhil (Eng, CS) |
£28,000 – £40,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
UG (Eng, Math, CS), MPhil/MSc (Eng, Physics), PhD in all sciences |
£27,000 – £39,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~20% |
3 |
Imperial College London |
1907 |
3 |
UG/PG/PhD: Mechanical, Electrical, BioEng, CS, Data, AI |
£35,000 – £42,000 |
Public |
London |
~18% |
4 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
4 |
UG/PG/PhD: CS, Eng, Robotics, Data Sci, Medical Tech |
£28,000 – £35,000 |
Public |
London |
~29% |
5 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
5 |
UG/PG/PhD: Informatics, Physics, AI, Cybersecurity, Eng |
£27,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~33% |
6 |
University of Manchester |
1824 |
6 |
UG/PG/PhD: CS, Materials, Civil/Mech Eng, Math, Data Sci |
£26,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
Manchester |
~45% |
7 |
University of Southampton |
1862 |
7 |
UG/PG/PhD: Electronics, Maritime, CS, AI, Data Sci |
£23,000 – £29,000 |
Public |
Southampton |
~50% |
8 |
University of Bristol |
1876 |
8 |
UG/PG/PhD: Mech/Electrical Eng, Robotics, Quantum Tech |
£24,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
Bristol |
~47% |
9 |
University of Glasgow |
1451 |
9 |
UG/PG/PhD: Software Eng, Civil, Aerospace, Physics, Life Sci |
£23,000 – £27,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~55% |
10 |
University of Leeds |
1904 |
10 |
UG/PG/PhD: Mech Eng, Chemical Eng, Data, Robotics |
£22,000 – £28,000 |
Public |
Leeds |
~60% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Medicine) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
BM BCh (UG), MSc, DPhil in Clinical Medicine, Neurosci |
£39,000 – £48,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~9% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
MB BChir (UG), MPhil, PhD in Medicine, Public Health |
£40,000 – £50,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~12% |
3 |
Imperial College London |
1907 |
3 |
MBBS (UG), MSc in Health Sci, PhD in Medicine, BioMed |
£47,000 (UG), £32,000+ |
Public |
London |
~15% |
4 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
4 |
MBBS, BSc Nursing, MSc, PhD in Medical/Health Fields |
£35,000 – £46,000 |
Public |
London |
~28% |
5 |
King’s College London (KCL) |
1829 |
5 |
MBBS, BSc/MSc Nursing, MSc Global Health, PhD |
£33,000 – £44,000 |
Public |
London |
~30% |
6 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
6 |
MBChB, BSc Nursing, MPH, MSc, PhD in Health/Med |
£32,000 – £41,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~25% |
7 |
University of Glasgow |
1451 |
7 |
MBChB, BSc Health Sciences, MPH, PhD |
£30,000 – £39,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~27% |
8 |
University of Manchester |
1824 |
8 |
MBChB, BSc Nursing, MPH, MSc/PhD in MedSci |
£28,000 – £42,000 |
Public |
Manchester |
~35% |
9 |
University of Birmingham |
1900 |
9 |
MBChB, BSc Nursing, MSc in Public Health, PhD |
£28,000 – £40,000 |
Public |
Birmingham |
~32% |
10 |
University of Southampton |
1862 |
10 |
BM, BSc/MSc Nursing, MSc Public Health, PhD in Health |
£26,000 – £38,000 |
Public |
Southampton |
~40% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Arts & Humanities) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
BA English, History, Philosophy, MSt, DPhil |
£27,000 – £34,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
BA English, History, Theology, MPhil, PhD |
£26,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~21% |
3 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
3 |
BA/MA in History, Art History, Philosophy, PhD |
£23,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
London |
~29% |
4 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
4 |
MA English Lit, History, Languages, MSc, PhD |
£22,000 – £28,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~33% |
5 |
King’s College London (KCL) |
1829 |
5 |
BA Liberal Arts, English, War Studies, MA, PhD |
£22,000 – £29,000 |
Public |
London |
~31% |
6 |
University of St Andrews |
1413 |
6 |
MA English, Classics, Philosophy, MLitt, PhD |
£24,000 – £28,000 |
Public |
St Andrews |
~24% |
7 |
University of Warwick |
1965 |
7 |
BA in English, History, Theatre; MA, PhD |
£21,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
Coventry |
~36% |
8 |
University of York |
1963 |
8 |
BA in Archaeology, History, English, MA, PhD |
£20,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
York |
~42% |
9 |
University of Glasgow |
1451 |
9 |
BA/MSc in English Lit, Philosophy, Arts, PhD |
£20,000 – £24,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~40% |
10 |
University of the Arts London (UAL) |
2004 (merger) |
10 |
BA Fine Arts, Fashion, Design; MA, PhD |
£22,000 – £27,000 |
Public |
London |
~22% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Media/Comm) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
London School of Economics (LSE) |
1895 |
1 |
BSc Media & Comm, MSc Media & Comm, PhD in Media Studies |
£26,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
London |
~25% |
2 |
University of Leeds |
1904 |
2 |
BA Journalism, MA Media & Comm, PhD in Comm Studies |
£22,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
Leeds |
~60% |
3 |
University of Westminster |
1838 |
3 |
BA Journalism, BA PR, MA Media Mgmt, PhD in Journalism |
£14,000 – £18,000 |
Public |
London |
~80% |
4 |
Cardiff University |
1883 |
4 |
BA Journalism, MA Digital Media, PhD in Media & Society |
£20,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Cardiff |
~65% |
5 |
Goldsmiths, University of London |
1891 |
5 |
BA Media & Comm, MA Journalism, PhD in Visual Culture |
£17,000 – £20,000 |
Public |
London |
~68% |
6 |
University of Sheffield |
1905 |
6 |
BA Journalism, MA Global Journalism, PhD in Journalism Studies |
£20,000 – £24,000 |
Public |
Sheffield |
~60% |
7 |
City, University of London |
1894 |
7 |
BA Journalism, MA Media, PhD in Political Communication |
£18,000 – £22,000 |
Public |
London |
~59% |
8 |
University of Warwick |
1965 |
8 |
BA Media & Creative Industries, MA Global Media, PhD in Comm |
£21,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Coventry |
~36% |
9 |
Bournemouth University |
1992 |
9 |
BA Media Production, MA Digital Media, PhD in Media Practice |
£16,000 – £18,500 |
Public |
Bournemouth |
~72% |
10 |
University of the Arts London (UAL) |
2004 (merger) |
10 |
BA Media Comm, MA Journalism, PhD in Media & Cultural Studies |
£20,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
London |
~22% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Subject) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Surrey |
1966 |
1 |
BSc/BA in Hospitality/Tourism, MSc Int’l Tourism, PhD |
£18,000 – £21,000 |
Public |
Guildford |
~65% |
2 |
Bournemouth University |
1992 |
2 |
BA in Tourism Mgmt, MSc Events Mgmt, PhD in Tourism Studies |
£16,500 – £18,500 |
Public |
Bournemouth |
~72% |
3 |
University of Derby |
1851 |
3 |
BA in Hospitality, MSc Int’l Tourism, PhD in Events |
£14,500 – £16,500 |
Public |
Derby |
~80% |
4 |
Oxford Brookes University |
1865 |
4 |
BA in Hospitality Mgmt, MSc Tourism, PhD |
£15,000 – £18,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~70% |
5 |
University of Birmingham |
1900 |
5 |
BSc Business with Tourism, MSc Events & Hospitality, PhD |
£20,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Birmingham |
~32% |
6 |
University of Strathclyde |
1796 |
6 |
BA Hospitality & Tourism, MSc Tourism Marketing, PhD |
£17,000 – £20,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~60% |
7 |
University of Lincoln |
1861 |
7 |
BA Events Mgmt, MSc Tourism & Marketing, PhD |
£14,000 – £16,000 |
Public |
Lincoln |
~78% |
8 |
Leeds Beckett University |
1824 |
8 |
BA International Tourism, MSc Events Mgmt, PhD |
£14,000 – £16,500 |
Public |
Leeds |
~75% |
9 |
Manchester Metropolitan University |
1970 |
9 |
BSc in Hospitality Business, MSc Int’l Events, PhD |
£16,500 – £18,500 |
Public |
Manchester |
~68% |
10 |
University of Greenwich |
1890 |
10 |
BA Tourism, MSc Hospitality & Events, PhD |
£15,000 – £17,500 |
Public |
London |
~72% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Art & Design) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Royal College of Art (RCA) |
1837 |
1 (Postgrad only) |
PG only: MA, MRes, MPhil, PhD in Fine Art, Design, Architecture |
£30,000 – £35,000 |
Public (PG only) |
London |
~27% (PG only) |
2 |
University of the Arts London (UAL) |
2004 (merger) |
2 |
BA in Fashion, Fine Art, Design; MA/PhD in Arts, Visual Culture |
£20,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
London |
~22% |
3 |
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) |
1845 |
3 |
BA in Fine Art, Architecture, Design; MA, MPhil, PhD |
£18,500 – £22,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~35% |
4 |
Goldsmiths, University of London |
1891 |
4 |
BA Fine Art, Design, Curating; MA Art Theory, PhD in Art |
£17,000 – £20,000 |
Public |
London |
~68% |
5 |
Loughborough University |
1909 |
5 |
BA Product/Graphic Design, MA Design Innovation, PhD |
£19,000 – £23,000 |
Public |
Loughborough |
~65% |
6 |
University for the Creative Arts (UCA) |
2005 |
6 |
BA in Illustration, Animation, Fashion; MA, PhD |
£17,500 – £20,500 |
Public |
Farnham, etc. |
~70% |
7 |
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) – Part of Univ. of Edinburgh |
1760 |
7 |
BA Fine Art, MA in Art, Design, PhD in Creative Research |
£22,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~30% |
8 |
Leeds Arts University |
1846 |
8 |
BA Graphic Design, Fine Art, Animation; MA, PhD |
£16,000 – £18,500 |
Public |
Leeds |
~72% |
9 |
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) |
1843 |
9 |
BA Fashion, Textile Design, Photography; MA, PhD |
£15,500 – £18,000 |
Public |
Nottingham |
~78% |
10 |
Kingston University London |
1899 |
10 |
BA Fashion, Illustration, Interior Design; MA, PhD |
£16,000 – £18,500 |
Public |
London |
~75% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Architecture/Construction) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University College London (UCL) – Bartlett School of Architecture |
1826 |
1 |
BSc Architecture, MSc Architecture, MArch, PhD Architecture |
£25,000 – £33,000 |
Public |
London |
~22% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
BA Architecture, MPhil Architecture & Urban Studies, PhD |
£28,000 – £35,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~15% |
3 |
University of Sheffield |
1905 |
3 |
BA Architecture, MArch, MSc Urban Design, PhD |
£22,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
Sheffield |
~50% |
4 |
University of Bath |
1966 |
4 |
BSc Architecture, MSc Conservation, PhD Built Environment |
£20,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Bath |
~42% |
5 |
Cardiff University |
1883 |
5 |
BSc Architecture, MSc Sustainable Design, PhD |
£20,000 – £24,000 |
Public |
Cardiff |
~65% |
6 |
University of Edinburgh – Edinburgh School of Architecture |
1582 |
6 |
MA Architecture, MSc Arch, PhD Architecture |
£22,000 – £28,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~30% |
7 |
Manchester School of Architecture – Joint between MMU & UoM |
1824 |
7 |
BA Architecture, MArch, MA Urbanism, PhD Architecture |
£20,000 – £27,000 |
Public |
Manchester |
~40% |
8 |
University of Strathclyde |
1796 |
8 |
BSc Architectural Studies, MSc Urban Design, PhD Built Environment |
£17,000 – £21,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~60% |
9 |
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) |
1843 |
9 |
BSc Construction Mgmt, BArch, MSc BIM & Sustainability, PhD |
£16,000 – £18,000 |
Public |
Nottingham |
~75% |
10 |
Oxford Brookes University |
1865 |
10 |
BA Architecture, MSc Planning, PhD Architecture |
£16,000 – £19,500 |
Public |
Oxford |
~65% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (Law) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
BA Jurisprudence, BCL, MJur, DPhil in Law |
£28,000 – £35,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
BA Law, LLM, MCL (Corporate Law), PhD Law |
£27,000 – £34,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~20% |
3 |
London School of Economics (LSE) |
1895 |
3 |
LLB, LLM, Executive LLM, MPhil/PhD Law |
£26,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
London |
~25% |
4 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
4 |
LLB, LLM, MPhil/PhD in Law |
£25,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
London |
~28% |
5 |
King’s College London (KCL) |
1829 |
5 |
LLB, LLM (Intl. Law, Human Rights), MPhil/PhD Law |
£24,000 – £29,000 |
Public |
London |
~30% |
6 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
6 |
LLB (Ordinary & Honours), LLM, PhD in Law |
£22,000 – £28,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~30% |
7 |
Durham University |
1832 |
7 |
LLB, LLM (Intl Law, Corporate Law), PhD Law |
£22,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
Durham |
~36% |
8 |
University of Glasgow |
1451 |
8 |
LLB, LLM (IP Law, Intl Commercial Law), PhD |
£20,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Glasgow |
~35% |
9 |
Queen Mary University of London |
1887 |
9 |
LLB, LLM (Banking, Tech, Human Rights), PhD Law |
£21,000 – £26,000 |
Public |
London |
~44% |
10 |
University of Bristol |
1876 |
10 |
LLB, LLM (Intl Law, Human Rights), PhD in Law |
£21,000 – £25,000 |
Public |
Bristol |
~40% |
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
UK Rank (CS/AI) |
Programs (UG / PG / PhD) |
Avg Fees (Intl.) |
Public/ Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
University of Oxford |
1096 |
1 |
BSc CS, MSc in CS/AI, DPhil in CS/AI/Data Science |
£35,000 – £40,000 |
Public |
Oxford |
~17% |
2 |
University of Cambridge |
1209 |
2 |
BA CS, MPhil in Machine Learning, PhD in Computer Science |
£34,000 – £38,000 |
Public |
Cambridge |
~20% |
3 |
Imperial College London |
1907 |
3 |
BEng/MEng CS, MSc AI, MSc Computing, PhD CS/Data/Robotics |
£35,000 – £42,000 |
Public |
London |
~18% |
4 |
University College London (UCL) |
1826 |
4 |
BSc CS, BSc AI, MSc Data Science, PhD in CS |
£30,000 – £35,000 |
Public |
London |
~29% |
5 |
University of Edinburgh |
1582 |
5 |
BSc Informatics/AI, MSc AI/Data/CS, PhD Informatics |
£29,000 – £34,000 |
Public |
Edinburgh |
~30% |
6 |
University of Manchester |
1824 |
6 |
BSc CS, MSc AI/Data/Software Eng., PhD in CS |
£27,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
Manchester |
~35% |
7 |
University of Southampton |
1862 |
7 |
BSc CS, BEng AI, MSc AI/Data Science/Cybersecurity, PhD CS |
£26,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
Southampton |
~45% |
8 |
University of Bristol |
1876 |
8 |
BSc CS, MSc AI/Robotics/Data Science, PhD CS |
£26,000 – £30,000 |
Public |
Bristol |
~40% |
9 |
University of Warwick |
1965 |
9 |
BSc CS, MSc Data Analytics, MSc AI, PhD in CS |
£27,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
Coventry |
~35% |
10 |
King’s College London (KCL) |
1829 |
10 |
BSc CS/AI, MSc AI/Data Science/Cybersecurity, PhD |
£28,000 – £32,000 |
Public |
London |
~30% |
While not free, Oxford offers fully funded scholarships like the Rhodes Scholarship, Clarendon Fund, and Reach Oxford Scholarship, which cover tuition, living costs, and sometimes travel.
Provides several fully funded scholarships such as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which covers full tuition and living costs for international postgraduate students.
Offers Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships and other fully funded PhD options that waive tuition fees.
Offers International Undergraduate Scholarships and St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarships, which may cover full tuition depending on the student’s background (e.g., asylum seekers).
Known for offering full scholarships to international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study. These are merit-based and cover tuition, living, and accommodation costs.
While based in the US, it partners with UK institutions like University of Edinburgh to provide tuition-free online learning pathways, particularly at the foundation and transfer level.
Occasionally offers fully funded research studentships and Commonwealth Scholarships that cover all tuition and living expenses.
Although not entirely free, it offers very low-cost and flexible learning, and there are grants and financial support options for UK and EU students. Some foundation courses and resources are available for free.
Offers scholarships and bursaries through external programs. While not all programs are free, they are more affordable and supported by scholarships like the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship.
Many public UK universities participate in the following funding schemes, which may make tuition effectively free:
Chevening Scholarships – for Master's students from eligible countries
Commonwealth Scholarships – for students from Commonwealth countries
GREAT Scholarships – partial or full fee coverage for selected programs
University-specific Research Council Funding (UKRI, EPSRC, AHRC, etc.) – mostly for PhD and MPhil students