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
  • 797 80%
    773 77%
    763 76%
    590 59%
    579 58%
    556 56%
    546 55%
    511 51%
    485 49%
    480 48%
    404 40%
  • 157 75%
    149 72%
    142 68%
    119 57%
    117 56%
    116 56%
    106 51%
    131 63%
    136 66%
    112 54%
    104 50%
  • 3.23 81%
    3.08 77%
    3.09 77%
    3.21 80%
    3.08 77%
    3.03 76%
    3.16 79%
    3.06 77%
    3.20 80%
    3.18 79%
    3.16 79%
  • 3.40 85%
    3.35 84%
    3.45 86%
    3.10 78%
    2.80 70%
    2.93 73%
    2.68 67%
    2.85 71%
    1.74 44%
    2.43 61%
    2.11 53%
  • 0.66 66%
    0.65 65%
    0.65 65%
    0.37 37%
    0.47 47%
    0.28 28%
    0.36 36%
    0.53 53%
    0.48 48%
    0.47 47%
    0.37 37%
  • 2574 56%
    3972 86%
    1478 32%
    1809 39%
    2292 50%
    2950 64%
    1524 33%
    931 20%
    1375 30%
    1471 32%
    2210 48%
  • 722 28%
    625 24%
    1126 44%
    755 30%
    772 30%
    541 21%
    902 35%
    469 18%
    515 20%
    472 18%
    801 31%
  • 96.5 97%
    95.6 96%
    97 97%
    89.8 90%
    90.5 91%
    91 91%
    90.5 91%
    88 88%
    95.3 95%
    91.4 91%
    80.9 81%
  • 13.4
    12.9
    12.7
    15.7
    14.9
    17.1
    16.8
    18.4
    15.9
    19.3
    15.8
  • 79.9 80%
    79.9 80%
    76.4 76%
    78.0 78%
    68.4 68%
    72.5 73%
    68.2 68%
    78.7 79%
    52.8 53%
    65.1 65%
    59.4 59%
  • 78.0 78%
    77.2 77%
    75.2 75%
    77.3 77%
    69.4 69%
    71.9 72%
    72.4 72%
    78.1 78%
    56.4 56%
    70.5 71%
    71.8 72%
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