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
  • 1000 100%
    737 74%
    706 71%
    660 66%
    597 60%
    576 58%
    488 49%
    465 47%
  • 208 100%
    107 52%
    124 60%
    106 51%
    126 61%
    112 54%
    101 48%
    104 50%
  • 3.17 79%
    3.21 80%
    3.13 78%
    3.17 79%
    3.09 77%
    3.19 80%
    3.19 80%
    3.07 77%
  • 3.53 88%
    3.23 81%
    3.38 84%
    2.69 67%
    2.96 74%
    3.02 76%
    2.71 68%
    2.81 70%
  • 1.00 100%
    0.65 65%
    0.56 56%
    0.12 12%
    0.13 13%
    0.32 32%
    0.23 23%
    0.24 24%
  • 3338 73%
    3623 79%
    2366 52%
    3650 79%
    2639 57%
    1662 36%
    2044 45%
    1605 35%
  • 1421 56%
    1953 76%
    1248 49%
    2556 100%
    859 34%
    895 35%
    560 22%
    561 22%
  • 98.9 99%
    89 89%
    93.9 94%
    86.9 87%
    92.7 93%
    91.6 92%
    85.1 85%
    89 89%
  • 10.7
    12.0
    13.6
    12.2
    14.2
    17.0
    15.6
    16.0
  • 89.1 89%
    70.3 70%
    76.3 76%
    62.4 62%
    56.8 57%
    71.6 72%
    61.7 62%
    63.5 64%
  • 81.7 82%
    73.1 73%
    75.1 75%
    76.0 76%
    58.1 58%
    72.4 72%
    72.8 73%
    72.4 72%
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