Physics & Astronomy

SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2026
Physics & Astronomy courses look at what makes the universe tick. Taking this degree course could lead to a range of careers, including scientific research and technological development. The best universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK are ranked below, and these rankings include courses on Astrophysics, Quantum Theory, and Space Science. When using our Physics & Astronomy league table to find the top universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK, you can see how different courses measure up based on the factors most important to you. You can filter our rankings by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to then help you to choose the right course and university for you.
Physics & Astronomy courses look at what makes the universe tick. Taking this degree course could lead to a range of careers, including scientific research and technological development. The best universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK are ranked below, and these rankings include courses on Astrophysics, Quantum Theory, and Space Science. When using our Physics & Astronomy league table to find the top universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK, you can see how different courses measure up based on the factors most important to you. You can filter our rankings by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to then help you to choose the right course and university for you.
Physics & Astronomy courses look at what makes the universe tick. Taking this degree course could lead to a range of careers, including scientific research and technological development. The best universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK are ranked below, and these rankings include courses on Astrophysics, Quantum Theory, and Space Science. When using our Physics & Astronomy league table to find the top universities for Physics & Astronomy in the UK, you can see how different courses measure up based on the factors most important to you. You can filter our rankings by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more, to then help you to choose the right course and university for you.
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This table was first published on 10 June 2025.
Read the University and subject tables methodology to find out where the data comes from, how the tables are compiled and explanations of the measures used.
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table view. Maximum scores for the measures:
Overall score: maximum score of 100
Entry standards: no maximum limit, maximum score in current tables shown in header
Student satisfaction: maximum score of 4
Research quality: maximum score of 4
Continuation: maximum score of 100
Graduate prospects – outcomes: maximum score of 100
Graduate prospects – on track: maximum score of 100
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