University League Tables 2027

Our 2027 league tables rank the best universities in the UK, overall and in 74 subject areas, and allow you to compare universities ahead of starting university in 2027. Our league tables can help by showing you the top universities in the UK and allowing you to sort them by what's important to you. See the university rankings for your chosen subject and then filter by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. By comparing universities using our filters and your chosen metrics, you can start to get a clear picture of which one is the right one for you.  

Our 2027 league tables rank the best universities in the UK, overall and in 74 subject areas, and allow you to compare universities ahead of starting university in 2027. Our league tables can help by showing you the top universities in the UK and allowing you to sort them by what's important to you. See the university rankings for your chosen subject and then filter by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. By comparing universities using our filters and your chosen metrics, you can start to get a clear picture of which one is the right one for you.  

Our 2027 league tables rank the best universities in the UK, overall and in 74 subject areas, and allow you to compare universities ahead of starting university in 2027. Our league tables can help by showing you the top universities in the UK and allowing you to sort them by what's important to you. See the university rankings for your chosen subject and then filter by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. By comparing universities using our filters and your chosen metrics, you can start to get a clear picture of which one is the right one for you.  

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The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology.
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the university.
How satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the university.
A measure of the proportion of staff involved in high-quality research in the university.
A guide to the success of graduates after leaving university.
How much the university spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
How much the university spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the university.
The proportion of first-year students who continue their studies, leave with a qualification or transfer to another university.
The average staffing levels at the university.
The success of graduates after leaving university.
A measure of whether recent graduates agree that their current activity fits with their future plans.
  • University ranking
  • University name
  • Overall score
    / Max 1000
  • Entry standards
    / Max 208
  • Student satisfaction
    / Max 4
  • Research quality
    / Max 4
  • Research intensity
    / Max 1
  • Academic services spend
    / Max 4592
  • Facilities spend
    / Max 2556
  • Contin - uation
    / Max 100
  • Student -staff ratio
    / Min 9.3
  • Graduate prospects – outcomes
    / Max 100
  • Graduate prospects – on track
    / Max 100
  • 876 88%
    744 74%
    719 72%
    644 64%
    637 64%
    575 58%
    476 48%
    463 46%
    434 43%
  • 148 71%
    141 68%
    120 58%
    112 54%
    109 52%
    108 52%
    99 48%
    102 49%
    94 45%
  • 3.16 79%
    3.11 78%
    3.19 80%
    3.18 79%
    3.13 78%
    3.22 80%
    3.12 78%
    3.37 84%
    3.18 79%
  • 3.30 83%
    3.34 84%
    3.30 82%
    3.10 77%
    2.98 74%
    2.52 63%
    2.69 67%
    1.92 48%
    2.22 56%
  • 0.71 71%
    0.68 68%
    0.63 63%
    0.20 20%
    0.39 39%
    0.25 25%
    0.39 39%
    0.39 39%
    0.24 24%
  • 2197 48%
    2668 58%
    2416 53%
    1947 42%
    1673 36%
    1680 37%
    1662 36%
    1947 42%
    2556 56%
  • 2048 80%
    836 33%
    724 28%
    990 39%
    1077 42%
    589 23%
    946 37%
    838 33%
    367 14%
  • 96.3 96%
    96.6 97%
    96.8 97%
    91.9 92%
    93.8 94%
    89.8 90%
    87.6 88%
    85.7 86%
    87 87%
  • 13.3
    13.0
    13.5
    13.7
    13.9
    13.5
    18.0
    16.7
    16.2
  • 84.9 85%
    79.7 80%
    76.9 77%
    69.0 69%
    68.1 68%
    72.1 72%
    69.6 70%
    72.9 73%
    67.9 68%
  • 81.7 82%
    78.5 79%
    76.7 77%
    69.4 69%
    72.2 72%
    72.8 73%
    71.4 71%
    79.5 80%
    71.6 72%
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