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
  • 844 84%
    760 76%
    747 75%
    614 61%
    602 60%
    588 59%
    568 57%
    565 56%
    550 55%
    535 53%
    445 44%
    444 44%
  • 139 67%
    137 66%
    160 77%
    121 58%
    116 56%
    124 60%
    120 57%
    117 56%
    113 54%
    115 56%
    108 52%
    108 52%
  • 3.19 80%
    3.19 80%
    3.06 76%
    3.20 80%
    3.22 80%
    3.14 79%
    3.18 79%
    3.11 78%
    3.31 83%
    3.21 80%
    2.98 75%
    3.18 80%
  • 3.37 84%
    3.34 83%
    3.47 87%
    3.11 78%
    2.67 67%
    3.00 75%
    2.82 70%
    2.50 63%
    2.52 63%
    2.81 70%
    2.30 58%
    1.89 47%
  • 0.80 80%
    0.61 61%
    0.66 66%
    0.36 36%
    0.32 32%
    0.27 27%
    0.45 45%
    0.48 48%
    0.62 62%
    0.30 30%
    0.25 25%
    0.20 20%
  • 3186 69%
    2726 59%
    2597 57%
    2719 59%
    1516 33%
    2544 55%
    1410 31%
    2725 59%
    894 19%
    3006 65%
    1531 33%
    1964 43%
  • 1223 48%
    932 36%
    669 26%
    813 32%
    790 31%
    730 29%
    495 19%
    788 31%
    1382 54%
    533 21%
    320 13%
    729 29%
  • 96.3 96%
    96.1 96%
    96 96%
    90.2 90%
    91.3 91%
    91 91%
    90.6 91%
    89.7 90%
    89.8 90%
    86.4 86%
    89.2 89%
    83.4 83%
  • 12.6
    12.8
    13.2
    17.6
    14.5
    17.0
    16.8
    16.8
    15.4
    15.3
    15.8
    13.4
  • 78.3 78%
    78.8 79%
    79.7 80%
    68.5 69%
    74.7 75%
    68.8 69%
    69.5 70%
    74.7 75%
    58.8 59%
    72.6 73%
    82.1 82%
    66.1 66%
  • 76.9 77%
    75.9 76%
    77.7 78%
    70.3 70%
    76.3 76%
    70.7 71%
    70.7 71%
    78.9 79%
    70.0 70%
    73.9 74%
    83.8 84%
    69.4 69%
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