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111 institutions

Anglia Ruskin University

Public

Established: 1858 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Nursing & Health, Computer Science
City: Cambridge / Chelmsford
Province / region: Cambridgeshire & Essex, East of England
City population: ~145,000 (Cambridge)

Arden University

Private

Established: 1990 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Flexible blended learning with London, Birmingham and Manchester centres
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Health & Social Care
City: Coventry
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~345,000

Aston University

Public

Established: 1895 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #416 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Known for business and graduate employability
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Pharmacy
City: Birmingham
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~1.15 million

Bath Spa University

Public

Established: 1852 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Creative Arts, Education, Business
City: Bath
Province / region: Somerset, South West England
City population: ~94,000

University of Bath

Public

Established: 1966 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #125
Ranking & recognition: Consistently top 10 in UK league tables
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Economics
City: Bath
Province / region: Somerset, South West England
City population: ~94,000

University of Bedfordshire

Public

Established: 2006 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Nursing
City: Luton
Province / region: Bedfordshire, East of England
City population: ~225,000

Birkbeck, University of London

Public

Established: 1823 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #354 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Member institution of the University of London; evening and part-time teaching
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Psychology, Computer Science
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Birmingham

Public

Established: 1900 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #68 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Law
City: Birmingham
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~1.15 million

Birmingham City University

Public

Established: 1843 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Art & Design
City: Birmingham
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~1.15 million

University College Birmingham

Public

Established: 1957 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist in hospitality, tourism and culinary arts
Popular with international students: Hospitality & Tourism, Business, Culinary Arts
City: Birmingham
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~1.15 million

Bishop Grosseteste University

Public

Established: 1862 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Education, Psychology, Business
City: Lincoln
Province / region: Lincolnshire, East Midlands
City population: ~100,000

University of Bolton

Public

Established: 1824 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Health
City: Bolton
Province / region: Greater Manchester, North West England
City population: ~195,000

Arts University Bournemouth

Public

Established: 1880 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist arts university
Popular with international students: Film & Animation, Fashion, Architecture
City: Bournemouth / Poole
Province / region: Dorset, South West England
City population: ~400,000

Bournemouth University

Public

Established: 1992 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 801–850
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Media & Communication, Tourism, Business
City: Bournemouth / Poole
Province / region: Dorset, South West England
City population: ~400,000

BPP University

Private

Established: 1976 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist in law, accountancy and business
Popular with international students: Law, Accounting & Finance, Business & Management
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Bradford

Public

Established: 1966 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #497 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Pharmacy, Engineering
City: Bradford
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~360,000

University of Brighton

Public

Established: 1858 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 901–950
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Brighton
Province / region: East Sussex, South East England
City population: ~280,000

University of Bristol

Public

Established: 1876 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #57
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics
City: Bristol
Province / region: South West England
City population: ~480,000

Brunel University of London

Public

Established: 1966 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #353
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management
City: London (Uxbridge)
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Buckingham

Private

Established: 1973 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: UK's first independent university; two-year degrees
Popular with international students: Medicine, Law, Business & Management
City: Buckingham
Province / region: Buckinghamshire, South East England
City population: ~13,000

Buckinghamshire New University

Public

Established: 1891 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Nursing, Aviation
City: High Wycombe
Province / region: Buckinghamshire, South East England
City population: ~125,000

Canterbury Christ Church University

Public

Established: 1962 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1401+
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Nursing & Health, Education, Business
City: Canterbury
Province / region: Kent, South East England
City population: ~55,000

University of Central Lancashire

Public

Established: 1828 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Pharmacy, Computer Science
City: Preston
Province / region: Lancashire, North West England
City population: ~150,000

University of Chester

Public

Established: 1839 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Health, Computer Science
City: Chester
Province / region: Cheshire, North West England
City population: ~92,000

University of Chichester

Public

Established: 1839 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Sport, Performing Arts, Business
City: Chichester
Province / region: West Sussex, South East England
City population: ~30,000

City St George's, University of London

Public

Established: 1894 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #361 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Member institution of the University of London; home of Bayes Business School
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Law, Health Sciences
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Coventry University

Public

Established: 1843 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #581 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Coventry
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~345,000

Cranfield University

Public

Established: 1946 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Postgraduate-only university, not in QS overall table; strong in aerospace
Popular with international students: Aerospace Engineering, Management (MBA), Energy
City: Cranfield
Province / region: Bedfordshire, East of England
City population: N/A

University for the Creative Arts

Public

Established: 1866 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist arts university
Popular with international students: Fashion, Film, Fine Art
City: Farnham
Province / region: Surrey, South East England
City population: ~40,000

University of Cumbria

Public

Established: 2007 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Nursing, Education, Outdoor Studies
City: Carlisle
Province / region: Cumbria, North West England
City population: ~75,000

De Montfort University

Public

Established: 1870 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 851–900
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Pharmacy, Computer Science
City: Leicester
Province / region: Leicestershire, East Midlands
City population: ~370,000

University of Derby

Public

Established: 1851 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1201–1400
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: Derby
Province / region: Derbyshire, East Midlands
City population: ~260,000

Durham University

Public

Established: 1832 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #85
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member; collegiate university
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Law, Engineering
City: Durham
Province / region: County Durham, North East England
City population: ~50,000

University of East Anglia

Public

Established: 1963 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #381 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Environmental Sciences, Business & Management, Pharmacy
City: Norwich
Province / region: Norfolk, East of England
City population: ~145,000

University of East London

Public

Established: 1898 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Psychology
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Edge Hill University

Public

Established: 1885 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Education, Nursing, Business
City: Ormskirk
Province / region: Lancashire, North West England
City population: ~25,000

University of Essex

Public

Established: 1964 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #438 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Economics, Law, Business
City: Colchester
Province / region: Essex, East of England
City population: ~130,000

University of Exeter

Public

Established: 1955 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #136
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Environmental Science
City: Exeter
Province / region: Devon, South West England
City population: ~135,000

Falmouth University

Public

Established: 1902 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist creative university
Popular with international students: Game Development, Film, Design
City: Falmouth
Province / region: Cornwall, South West England
City population: ~23,000

University of Gloucestershire

Public

Established: 1834 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Sport, Computer Science
City: Cheltenham
Province / region: Gloucestershire, South West England
City population: ~118,000

Goldsmiths, University of London

Public

Established: 1891 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 701–710
Ranking & recognition: Member institution of the University of London
Popular with international students: Art & Design, Media & Communications, Business
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Greenwich

Public

Established: 1890 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 791–800
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: London (Greenwich) / Medway
Province / region: Greater London & Kent
City population: ~8.9 million

Harper Adams University

Public

Established: 1901 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1401+
Ranking & recognition: Specialist agriculture and food university
Popular with international students: Agriculture, Agri-Food Business, Agricultural Engineering
City: Newport
Province / region: Shropshire, West Midlands
City population: ~12,000

Hartpury University

Public

Established: 1948 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist in equine, animal and sport sciences
Popular with international students: Equine Science, Sport, Animal Science
City: Gloucester
Province / region: Gloucestershire, South West England
City population: ~133,000

University of Hertfordshire

Public

Established: 1952 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 851–900
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: Hatfield
Province / region: Hertfordshire, East of England
City population: ~41,000

University of Huddersfield

Public

Established: 1825 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #521 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Music
City: Huddersfield
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~165,000

University of Hull

Public

Established: 1927 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #575 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Law
City: Hull
Province / region: East Riding of Yorkshire
City population: ~270,000

Keele University

Public

Established: 1949 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 801–850
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Medicine & Pharmacy, Business & Management, Law
City: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Province / region: Staffordshire, West Midlands
City population: ~75,000

University of Kent

Public

Established: 1965 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #415
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Law, Computer Science
City: Canterbury
Province / region: Kent, South East England
City population: ~55,000

King's College London

Public

Established: 1829 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #37
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member; Member institution of the University of London
Popular with international students: Law, Business & Management, Health Sciences
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Kingston University

Public

Established: 1899 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #686 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Art & Design, Engineering
City: London (Kingston upon Thames)
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Lancaster University

Public

Established: 1964 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #164
Ranking & recognition: Consistently top 15 in UK league tables
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Economics
City: Lancaster
Province / region: Lancashire, North West England
City population: ~52,000

University of Law

Private

Established: 1962 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: UK's largest specialist law school
Popular with international students: Law, Legal Practice, Business
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Leeds Arts University

Public

Established: 1846 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist arts university
Popular with international students: Fine Art, Graphic Design, Fashion
City: Leeds
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~810,000

Leeds Beckett University

Public

Established: 1824 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Sport, Computer Science
City: Leeds
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~810,000

Leeds Trinity University

Public

Established: 1966 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business, Psychology, Media
City: Leeds
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~810,000

University of Leeds

Public

Established: 1904 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #77 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Leeds
Province / region: West Yorkshire
City population: ~810,000

University of Leicester

Public

Established: 1921 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #314 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Law, Medicine
City: Leicester
Province / region: Leicestershire, East Midlands
City population: ~370,000

University of Lincoln

Public

Established: 1996 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 851–900
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: Lincoln
Province / region: Lincolnshire, East Midlands
City population: ~100,000

University of Liverpool

Public

Established: 1881 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #139
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Medicine
City: Liverpool
Province / region: Merseyside, North West England
City population: ~500,000

Liverpool Hope University

Public

Established: 1844 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business, Education, Psychology
City: Liverpool
Province / region: Merseyside, North West England
City population: ~500,000

Liverpool John Moores University

Public

Established: 1823 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 851–900
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Sport
City: Liverpool
Province / region: Merseyside, North West England
City population: ~500,000

London Metropolitan University

Public

Established: 1848 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Law
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

London South Bank University

Public

Established: 1892 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 901–950
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Engineering, Business & Management, Nursing
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Loughborough University

Public

Established: 1909 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #203
Ranking & recognition: #1 in the world for sports-related subjects (QS by Subject)
Popular with international students: Sport Science, Engineering, Business & Management
City: Loughborough
Province / region: Leicestershire, East Midlands
City population: ~65,000

University of Manchester

Public

Established: 1824 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #40 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Manchester
Province / region: Greater Manchester, North West England
City population: ~570,000

Manchester Metropolitan University

Public

Established: 1970 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #600 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Fashion, Computer Science
City: Manchester
Province / region: Greater Manchester, North West England
City population: ~570,000

Middlesex University

Public

Established: 1973 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 901–950
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Law
City: London (Hendon)
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Newcastle University

Public

Established: 1834 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #149
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Architecture
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Province / region: Tyne and Wear, North East England
City population: ~300,000

Newman University

Public

Established: 1968 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Education, Psychology, Business
City: Birmingham
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~1.15 million

University of Northampton

Public

Established: 1924 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1201–1400
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Nursing, Computer Science
City: Northampton
Province / region: Northamptonshire, East Midlands
City population: ~225,000

Northeastern University London

Private

Established: 2010 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: London campus of US-based Northeastern University
Popular with international students: Computer Science, Business, Philosophy & Economics
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Northumbria University

Public

Established: 1969 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #528 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Province / region: Tyne and Wear, North East England
City population: ~300,000

Norwich University of the Arts

Public

Established: 1845 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist arts university
Popular with international students: Graphic Design, Animation, Architecture
City: Norwich
Province / region: Norfolk, East of England
City population: ~145,000

University of Nottingham

Public

Established: 1881 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #97
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Pharmacy
City: Nottingham
Province / region: Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
City population: ~325,000

Nottingham Trent University

Public

Established: 1843 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #639 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Fashion, Law
City: Nottingham
Province / region: Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
City population: ~325,000

Oxford Brookes University

Public

Established: 1865 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #411 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Architecture, Hospitality
City: Oxford
Province / region: Oxfordshire, South East England
City population: ~165,000

Arts University Plymouth

Public

Established: 1856 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist arts university
Popular with international students: Fine Art, Photography, Design
City: Plymouth
Province / region: Devon, South West England
City population: ~265,000

University of Plymouth

Public

Established: 1862 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #691 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Marine Science, Business & Management, Nursing
City: Plymouth
Province / region: Devon, South West England
City population: ~265,000

University of Portsmouth

Public

Established: 1869 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #662 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Engineering
City: Portsmouth
Province / region: Hampshire, South East England
City population: ~210,000

Queen Mary University of London

Public

Established: 1785 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #103
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member; Member institution of the University of London
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Law, Engineering
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Ravensbourne University London

Public

Established: 1962 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist digital media and design university
Popular with international students: Digital Media, Fashion, Music Production
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Reading

Public

Established: 1892 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #196 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Home of Henley Business School
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Agriculture, Meteorology
City: Reading
Province / region: Berkshire, South East England
City population: ~175,000

Regent's University London

Private

Established: 1984 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Independent university in Regent's Park
Popular with international students: Business, Fashion, Psychology
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Richmond American University London

Private

Established: 1972 · Private
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Dual UK and US accredited degrees
Popular with international students: Business, International Relations, Communications
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Roehampton

Public

Established: 1841 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business, Psychology, Education
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Royal Agricultural University

Public

Established: 1845 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Specialist agriculture and land management university
Popular with international students: Agriculture, Real Estate, Equine Management
City: Cirencester
Province / region: Gloucestershire, South West England
City population: ~20,000

Royal Holloway, University of London

Public

Established: 1879 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #485 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Member institution of the University of London
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Psychology
City: Egham
Province / region: Surrey, South East England
City population: ~26,000

University of Salford

Public

Established: 1967 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Health
City: Salford
Province / region: Greater Manchester, North West England
City population: ~270,000

University of Sheffield

Public

Established: 1905 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #82 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Engineering, Business & Management, Computer Science
City: Sheffield
Province / region: South Yorkshire
City population: ~560,000

Sheffield Hallam University

Public

Established: 1843 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Sport
City: Sheffield
Province / region: South Yorkshire
City population: ~560,000

SOAS University of London

Public

Established: 1916 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #458 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Member institution of the University of London; specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Popular with international students: Development Studies, Law, Economics
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Solent University

Public

Established: 1856 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Maritime, Business, Media
City: Southampton
Province / region: Hampshire, South East England
City population: ~250,000

University of Southampton

Public

Established: 1862 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #111 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management
City: Southampton
Province / region: Hampshire, South East England
City population: ~250,000

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Public

Established: 1850 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Sport, Business, Education
City: London (Twickenham)
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

Staffordshire University

Public

Established: 1914 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Game Design, Computer Science, Business & Management
City: Stoke-on-Trent
Province / region: Staffordshire, West Midlands
City population: ~260,000

University of Suffolk

Public

Established: 2007 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Nursing, Computer Science
City: Ipswich
Province / region: Suffolk, East of England
City population: ~140,000

University of Sunderland

Public

Established: 1901 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Pharmacy, Computer Science
City: Sunderland
Province / region: Tyne and Wear, North East England
City population: ~175,000

University of Surrey

Public

Established: 1891 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #246 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Hospitality, Engineering, Business & Management
City: Guildford
Province / region: Surrey, South East England
City population: ~80,000

University of Sussex

Public

Established: 1961 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #273 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Development Studies, Business, Psychology
City: Brighton
Province / region: East Sussex, South East England
City population: ~280,000

Teesside University

Public

Established: 1930 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Computer Science, Engineering, Business & Management
City: Middlesbrough
Province / region: North Yorkshire, North East England
City population: ~150,000

University of the Arts London

Public

Established: 1986 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: #2 in the world for Art & Design (QS by Subject)
Popular with international students: Fashion, Art & Design, Communication
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Warwick

Public

Established: 1965 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #68 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Economics, Engineering
City: Coventry
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~345,000

University of West London

Public

Established: 1860 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business, Nursing, Music
City: London (Ealing)
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

UWE Bristol

Public

Established: 1969 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 761–770
Ranking & recognition: Former polytechnic; university status in 1992
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Bristol
Province / region: South West England
City population: ~480,000

University of Westminster

Public

Established: 1838 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 851–900
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Media, Architecture
City: London
Province / region: Greater London
City population: ~8.9 million

University of Winchester

Public

Established: 1840 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business, Education, Psychology
City: Winchester
Province / region: Hampshire, South East England
City population: ~48,000

University of Wolverhampton

Public

Established: 1827 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Pharmacy
City: Wolverhampton
Province / region: West Midlands
City population: ~265,000

University of Worcester

Public

Established: 1946 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Nursing, Business, Sport
City: Worcester
Province / region: Worcestershire, West Midlands
City population: ~105,000

University of York

Public

Established: 1963 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #158 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Economics
City: York
Province / region: North Yorkshire
City population: ~205,000

York St John University

Public

Established: 1841 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Psychology
City: York
Province / region: North Yorkshire
City population: ~205,000

Scotland

15 institutions

University of Aberdeen

Public

Established: 1495 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #288
Ranking & recognition: Scotland's third-oldest university
Popular with international students: Energy & Petroleum Engineering, Business & Management, Law
City: Aberdeen
Province / region: Aberdeen City, Scotland
City population: ~225,000

Abertay University

Public

Established: 1888 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Launched the world's first computer games degree (1997)
Popular with international students: Computer Games, Cyber Security, Psychology
City: Dundee
Province / region: Dundee City, Scotland
City population: ~148,000

University of Dundee

Public

Established: 1881 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #447 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Life Sciences & Medicine, Design, Law
City: Dundee
Province / region: Dundee City, Scotland
City population: ~148,000

University of Edinburgh

Public

Established: 1583 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #35
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Computer Science, Business & Management, Engineering
City: Edinburgh
Province / region: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
City population: ~525,000

Edinburgh Napier University

Public

Established: 1964 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 801–850
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Nursing
City: Edinburgh
Province / region: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
City population: ~525,000

University of Glasgow

Public

Established: 1451 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #80
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Medicine
City: Glasgow
Province / region: Glasgow City, Scotland
City population: ~635,000

Glasgow Caledonian University

Public

Established: 1875 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Health, Engineering
City: Glasgow
Province / region: Glasgow City, Scotland
City population: ~635,000

Heriot-Watt University

Public

Established: 1821 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #325
Ranking & recognition: Global campuses in Dubai and Malaysia
Popular with international students: Engineering, Business & Management, Actuarial Science
City: Edinburgh
Province / region: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
City population: ~525,000

University of the Highlands and Islands

Public

Established: 2011 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Partnership of colleges across the Highlands
Popular with international students: Business, Environmental Science, Tourism
City: Inverness
Province / region: Highland, Scotland
City population: ~48,000

Queen Margaret University

Public

Established: 1875 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1201–1400
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Health Sciences, Business, Media
City: Musselburgh (Edinburgh)
Province / region: East Lothian, Scotland
City population: ~21,000

Robert Gordon University

Public

Established: 1750 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1001–1200
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Energy Engineering, Business & Management, Pharmacy
City: Aberdeen
Province / region: Aberdeen City, Scotland
City population: ~225,000

University of St Andrews

Public

Established: 1413 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #115 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Scotland's oldest university; top 5 in UK league tables
Popular with international students: International Relations, Economics, Management
City: St Andrews
Province / region: Fife, Scotland
City population: ~18,000

University of Stirling

Public

Established: 1967 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #560 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Sport, Aquaculture
City: Stirling
Province / region: Stirling, Scotland
City population: ~38,000

University of Strathclyde

Public

Established: 1796 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #230 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Engineering, Business & Management, Computer Science
City: Glasgow
Province / region: Glasgow City, Scotland
City population: ~635,000

University of the West of Scotland

Public

Established: 1897 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Nursing
City: Paisley
Province / region: Renfrewshire, Scotland
City population: ~77,000

Wales

8 institutions

Aberystwyth University

Public

Established: 1872 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 801–850
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: International Politics, Law, Computer Science
City: Aberystwyth
Province / region: Ceredigion, Wales
City population: ~19,000

Bangor University

Public

Established: 1884 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #567 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Ocean Sciences, Psychology
City: Bangor
Province / region: Gwynedd, Wales
City population: ~18,000

Cardiff University

Public

Established: 1883 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #179 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Journalism
City: Cardiff
Province / region: Cardiff, Wales
City population: ~370,000

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Public

Established: 1865 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Sport, Art & Design
City: Cardiff
Province / region: Cardiff, Wales
City population: ~370,000

University of South Wales

Public

Established: 1841 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: 1201–1400
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Computer Science
City: Pontypridd / Cardiff
Province / region: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
City population: ~33,000 (Pontypridd)

Swansea University

Public

Established: 1920 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #322 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Engineering, Business & Management, Medicine
City: Swansea
Province / region: Swansea, Wales
City population: ~245,000

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Public

Established: 1822 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Oldest degree-awarding institution in Wales
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Art & Design
City: Swansea
Province / region: Swansea, Wales
City population: ~245,000

Wrexham University

Public

Established: 1887 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: N/A
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Health
City: Wrexham
Province / region: Wrexham, Wales
City population: ~45,000

Northern Ireland

2 institutions

Queen's University Belfast

Public

Established: 1845 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #174 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Russell Group member
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Engineering, Law
City: Belfast
Province / region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
City population: ~345,000

Ulster University

Public

Established: 1968 · Public
QS World Ranking 2027: #595 (joint)
Ranking & recognition: Registered UK university, licensed to sponsor Student visas
Popular with international students: Business & Management, Computer Science, Nursing
City: Belfast
Province / region: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
City population: ~345,000

Rankings from the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026), checked on topuniversities.com; “N/A” means the institution is not in the QS overall table. City populations are approximate.

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