University League Tables 2019

Top of the board for the eighth consecutive year, Cambridge has only ever ranked first or second in the UK University League Tables since their inception. The university was founded in 1209 and is less than an hour away from London by train. If you apply to Cambridge expect to be asked to submit written work or sit a test, and be prepared as the university interviews the majority of its undergraduate applicants.

The University of Oxford ranks second in the 2019 UK University League Tables, retaining the top slot in the regional South East university rankings. The oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford developed major research capacity in natural and applied sciences during the 20th and early 21st centuries.

The London School of Economics retains the number one ranking in the regional London university tables for 2019. Taking third place in the UK overall, LSE originally pioneered areas of study including anthropology, criminology and international relations. Many of the UG programmes allow you to combine different social science subjects in order to broaden your educational perspective.

Imperial College London ranks fourth in the 2019 UK University League Tables, and takes first place for Research Quality, having featured within the top six universities since we first published online in 2007. In the regional table of London universities, Imperial takes overall second place, ranking top for Entry Standards, both Research Quality and Intensity, and Degree Completion. Most departments will offer you the opportunity to complete a year of your degree in Europe.

St Andrews ranks top in Scotland and fifth in the overall 2019 university ranking tables, also ranking highly in the national tables for five measures. The university offers a flexible degree structure and a variety of exchange programmes in the UK and abroad. The town of St Andrews is on Scotland's north east coast, and well-known for golf and beautiful beaches.

A constant feature of the Top Ten UK universities since the ranking tables were first published, Durham is a collegiate university, the third oldest university in England. Durham ranks overall sixth in the 2019 UK University League Tables, placing fourth for Good Honours. The university ranks first in the regional North East tables. At Durham you'll have several different options for a degree, including single and joint honours. A modular degree system allows for tailored degrees.

Loughborough University has only placed outside of the top 20 UK universities once since the inception of the tables, and this year it ranks seventh nationally and top in the regional East Midlands table. All UG degree courses include an optional year in industry, with opportunities to study abroad via Erasmus.

Lancaster University takes eighth place in the 2019 UK University League Tables and leads overall in the regional rankings for the North West, where it takes the top spot for three of the measures used in the table. The university encourages independent study, with students taking responsibility for their own learning and teaching staff providing support. There are many opportunities to study abroad.

The University of Warwick remains in the Top Ten of the 2019 University League Tables and takes fourth place nationally for Degree Completion. Ranking overall first in the regional West Midlands table, the university also takes top place for Entry Standards, Research Quality, Research Intensity, Student-Staff Ratio, and Degree Completion. Warwick was opened in 1965 and today welcomes some 24,000 to its campus.

UCL remains in the overall Top Ten nationally and for Research Quality, Academic Services Spend and Good Honours, taking top place for Student-Staff Ratio. Ranking third in the regional London university table, UCL is the third most popular UK university for international students and is located in central London.

Bath University has ranked 11th in the Main Table for four consecutive years. Located on the outskirts of the city of Bath – a World Heritage Site steeped in history – the university gives you the option to study a language of your choice, and most courses offer a placement year abroad.

The University of Exeter, 12th in the 2019 UK university ranking, places second overall in the South West, ranking highly in most of the measures. Many degree programmes at Exeter offer opportunities for study abroad, or work placements. Founded in 1855, the university has two campuses in Exeter, with the third near Falmouth in Cornwall.

The University of Leeds gains one place to rank at 13th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, ranks seventh nationally for Academic Services Spend and tenth in the UK for Good Honours. Leeds is placed overall second in the regional university tables for Yorkshire and the Humber, taking the top place for four measures used in the tables. Most courses contain compulsory or optional placement and study abroad opportunities, as well as 'discovery' modules allowing students to personalise their course.

The University of East Anglia (UEA) has featured in the top 20 for the past five years, ranking 14th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. The university ranks highly nationally for Good Honours and Facilities Spend, and overall second in the regional table for the East of England. The university offers flexible study patterns including study abroad, and a year in industry.

The University of Bristol has moved up two places in the 2019 University League Tables and now ranks 15th in the UK, retaining a coveted top 20 spot. It has the highest scores for Research Intensity, Good Honours and Degree Completion in the South West region, and also the best Student-Staff Ratio. All undergraduate courses have a modular structure, offering course flexibility. Many courses include study or work abroad or a year in industry.

Birmingham has placed within the top 20 of our UK University League Tables since 2014. The Russell Group university is predominantly located on a green campus that is just a short distance from the city centre, and it even has a campus in Dubai. You'll have idyllic English countryside on your doorstep, and great travel links with high-speed trains to London and Birmingham International Airport nearby.

Consistently ranked in the top 25, the University of Nottingham gains one place to 17th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. The university ranks second overall in the regional East Midlands university table, taking top place in five of the measures. All courses apart from Medicine are modular. The university works with over 200 partner institutions in more than 40 countries to offer study abroad programmes.

The University of Manchester, always in the top 30, rises four places to 18th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. It is the largest single-site university in the UK and ranks overall second in the regional North West university table, taking top place in six of the measures used. At Manchester you can expect opportunities to study abroad and industry work placements.

The University of Surrey retains a top 20 placing in the 2019 University League Tables, ranking 19th. The university ranks second overall in the regional South East table, with another second for Good Honours. You can follow major-minor degree programmes, and at Surrey there's a strong focus on employability, with work placements offered in the UK and overseas.

The University of Southampton rises six places to 20th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking sixth place for Research Intensity. Southampton ranks overall third in the regional South East university table. Located on the south coast of England, you will find more than 300 degree programmes covering some 66 subject areas, with options for minor subjects, learning another language and the opportunity to study abroad.

Located in the beautiful city with the same name, York was founded in 1963 and is home to around 17,000 students. The university is part of the Russell Group and has a substantial cohort of staff and students from outside of the UK.

Newcastle University rises one place to 22nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking overall second place in the regional North East university tables, where it tops the table for Research Intensity and Student-Staff Ratio. Most degrees include an opportunity for work placements, and many courses offer study abroad at destinations around the world.

Edinburgh sees no change in ranking this year, remaining in the top 25 of the 2019 UK university tables. Ranking second in Scotland, the university takes first place for Research Quality, and second for Good Honours, Student-Staff ratio, and Degree Completion. Edinburgh, located in Scotland's capital city has almost a fifth of its students from overseas. Teaching methods include the development of e-learning techniques, and peer-assisted learning.

Glasgow takes third place in the regional Scottish university ranking table, and second place for Graduate Prospects in Scotland. With a flexible degree system and more than 600 degree combinations, prospective students will be spoilt for choice. There are options to study abroad for a semester or a full year.

The University of Sussex remains in the top 25 UK universities in the 2019 University League Table, and it takes fourth place in the South East regional table. The university ranks top for Facilities Spend in the South East, also scores highly for many of the measures used. You may choose electives from different disciplines, depending on your degree programme, and also study abroad, or take a work placement.

The University of Essex ranks at 26th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, having continued its rise with a further six places this year. At third place in the regional East of England university table, Essex offers a broad-based first UG year which allows you to try out unfamiliar subjects. Most courses include the opportunity to study, work or volunteer abroad.

King's College London, ranking 26th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, places fourth overall in the regional London table. Additional study options offered include work experience and internships, language courses, study abroad, Summer school and the unique Associate of King's College London qualification.

Royal Holloway rises seven places to 28th place in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking fifth place in the regional South East university tables where it places second for Facilities Spend and Degree Completion, third for Research Quality, fourth for Good Honours and fifth for Research Intensity. The university offers a wide choice of programmes in single and joint honours, and major-minor degrees. As a student you'll have the opportunity to study abroad, and some study programmes offer a year in industry or work placements.

The University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495, making it the fifth oldest university in the UK. The university has gone up 12 places this year, breaking into the UK’s top 30 for the first time. Aberdeen has an excellent reputation for medical research. 

The University of Sheffield has risen two places and has made it into the top 30 of the 2019 UK University League Tables. Sheffield places overall third in the regional Yorkshire & the Humber table, and takes first for Research Quality, Graduate Prospects and Degree Completion. The university offers a wide range of dual degrees and most courses allow students to tailor their degree. The majority of courses offer the opportunity to study abroad.

Dundee, in the top 50 of the 2019 UK University League Tables, ranks fifth in the Scottish regional university tables, taking first place for Graduate Prospects and second for Student Satisfaction. You can expect small classes and a large number of degrees accredited by professional bodies, together with opportunities to study abroad.

Ranking 32nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables, the University of Reading is unchanged in the regional South East rankings at sixth place, where the university takes fourth place for both Research Quality and Intensity, Academic Services Spend and Degree Completion, and fifth for Student-Staff Ratio and Good Honours. Modular degree programmes allow specialism. As a student you'll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, and most courses allow you to spend time studying abroad.

Cardiff – the only Welsh Russell Group university – tops the regional table for Wales and rises four places in the UK-wide tables. The university places first for five measures in the regional Welsh table. Some degrees offer significant vocational and professional content; others offer industrial placements or a year abroad.

The University of Leicester ranks 34th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. Leicester takes overall third place in the regional East Midlands table and ranks first for Student-Staff Ratio and Academic Services Spend. There are three UG degree pathways: single and joint honours, and major-minor degrees. Many courses offer opportunities for study abroad or a year's industrial work placement.

Heriot-Watt ranks top for Facilities Spend, second for Academic Services spend, and fifth for Research Intensity in Scotland. The university has three Scottish campuses (Edinburgh, Orkney and the Scottish Borders). Students have the opportunity to take part in exchange programmes and study at campuses in Malaysia and Dubai. 

Queen's University, Belfast is one of two universities in Northern Ireland. It retains its 36th place in the 2019 UK University League Tables and is ranked overall second for Research Intensity. At Queen's you are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to study and gain work-related experience abroad.

The University of Liverpool retains overall third place in the 2019 North West regional table, ranks second for Good Honours and third for Degree Completion. Nationally, the university rises five places to 36th. Many courses include the opportunity for a year's industrial placement, and study abroad options include China.

Queen Mary, part of the University of London, ranks 38th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, and retains fifth place (of 22) in the regional London table, and ranks highly for Research Quality, Facilities Spend and Degree Completion. UG degree programmes include core, compulsory and optional modules, to promote flexibility and specialisms. Some degrees offer industrial placements, internships, and opportunities for study abroad.

Swansea continues to move up the main table with a rise of five places to 39th for 2019, placing it firmly within the top 50 UK universities. With an overall second place ranking in Wales, the university is within the top five across all measures in the regional Welsh table, taking top position for Graduate Prospects. Offering a wide range of joint honours, many courses include a year in industry or work placement option, and the opportunity to study abroad.

Strathclyde rises five places to enter the top 40 UK universities in the 2019 tables, taking fifth place for Entry Standards. The university ranks seventh in Scotland, taking first for Research Intensity, and second for Entry Standards. Strathclyde was founded in 1796 and is located in Glasgow's city centre.

Stirling ranks joint 40th in the overall 2019 University League Table and eighth in Scotland, where it takes third place for Facilities Spend. Located in central Scotland, on a campus with loch and 18th-century castle, more than one-third of students graduate with a combined degree. Study abroad is available in conjunction with over 70 overseas universities and is known for its great sports facilities.

Nottingham Trent University continues its rise up the tables from last year, ranking 42nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables, and 12th for Student Satisfaction. The university takes overall fourth place in the regional East Midlands tables. All courses at Nottingham Trent include a work experience opportunity. Overseas opportunities include work, study and volunteering. Flexible courses include a number of degree apprenticeships.

The University of Lincoln ranks overall fifth in the regional East Midlands university table and rises seven to 43rd in the UK-wide league tables. The university is located on a city-centre campus based around Brayford Pool in the centre of Lincoln. All students are encouraged to engage in research projects, and many courses offer optional modules in years two and three.

The University of Kent ranks 44th in the 2019 UK University League Tables and seventh in the regional rankings for the South East. Kent offers fully modular degree programmes, providing you with the opportunity to study a wide range of subject areas on a range of degree pathways including joint degrees, and major-minor degree subject options.

Aston University’s campus is located in the centre of Birmingham. The university provides free modern language tuition to all eligible first-year students. Aston was one of the first UK universities to offer placement years and continues this tradition today with over half of the students taking a professional placement year.

SOAS, part of the University of London, remains in the top 50 UK universities in the 2019 table. It ranks overall sixth in the regional table of London universities, taking fourth place for Student-Staff Ratio. At SOAS you can have a choice of over 350 UG degree combinations and can select electives as part of a single honours, or combined degree.

Coventry may have dropped four places in this year's league table but it ranks second in the West Midlands for Graduate Prospects and third for Student Satisfaction. The university can be traced back to 1843 when it was the Coventry School of Design, and after many college additions and name changes, it became Coventry University in 1992. All students are encouraged to learn a foreign language and to study abroad during their course. 

Agricultural specialist Harper Adams University ranks 48th in the 2019 UK University League Tables, places overall first for Facilities Spend, and ninth for Student Satisfaction. Located in Shropshire, the university ranks fifth in the regional West Midlands table. Recent degree subjects include Zoology, Geography, Automotive Engineering and Agri-Business.

Arts University Bournemouth has gone up 12 places from last year, entering the top 50 for the first time. The university specialises in Art & Design courses but offers degrees in a number of subjects including Fashion, Drama & Dance and Film.  

Brunel University ranks in 50th place in this year's main University League Table. It is located on a single campus in Uxbridge, west London, just 45 minutes from the capital's centre. At Brunel you are encouraged to take work experience through either a one-year block, or two blocks of six months. The university ranks fourth best for Research Intensity in London and seventh for Student Facilities Spend.

The University of Portsmouth rises five places to 51st in the 2019 UK University League Tables, ranking eighth in the regional South East table. Some subjects offer a common first year, allowing you to specialise in later years. Credits through work placement and full- and part-year study abroad are offered on many courses.

St George's is part of the University of London. Rising one place in the 2019 UK University League Tables, it tops the table for Graduate Prospects, also scoring highly for Academic Services Spend. Specialising in medical and health sciences, the university runs the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education in conjunction with Kingston University.

Liverpool Hope University rises six places to 53rd in the UK university rankings 2019, ranking fifth nationally for Facilities Spend. In the regional North West league table, the university ranks overall fourth, taking top position for Student Satisfaction and Facilities Spend. Liverpool Hope offers a wide range of combined degrees. In your final year you'll attend research-led seminars and undertake a dissertation or advanced research project.

Keele University, ranks 54th in the 2019 UK University League Tables and overall sixth in the regional West Midlands table. Keele you can enjoy a self-contained campus and the opportunity to join a food growing scheme, or take care of an allotment. Some 50% of Keele's students follow a flexible combined course. Most courses offer opportunities for study abroad.

University for the Creative Arts has featured in the top half of the national university rankings since the 2015 tables. In the regional rankings for the South East, the university takes sixth place for Entry Standards, fifth for Student Satisfaction, fourth for Student-Staff Ratio, second for Academic Services Spend. UCA's specialist focus covers the creative arts from animation, coding and games, fashion, film and fine art, to marketing, media and music and much more.

Northumbria University ranks 56th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. Industrial placements, workplace projects and internships are a key part of many courses. A wide range of study abroad options include opportunities for a summer, semester or entire year studying overseas.

Manchester Metropolitan University rises five places to rank 57th in the 2019 UK University League Tables and ranks third for Academic Services Spend in the regional North West university table. MMU is one of the UK's largest universities with more than 38,000 students. Both single and combined degrees are on offer via full- and part-time study, and the range of four-year degree programmes includes sandwich year placements, and study abroad opportunities.

The West of England, Bristol offers over 600 different courses across its four campuses. Also known as UWE, the university ranks first for Student Satisfaction in the South West region, and it is part of the University Alliance group.

Liverpool John Moores University rises 16 places in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking 59th place nationally and sixth place in the regional North West table. Many of the degree programmes offer a sandwich year, or industrial placement, and every student has the opportunity for study abroad. The university ranks fourth within the North West table for Degree Completion.

The University of Huddersfield rises 12 places to rank 60th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. All students are encouraged to undertake professional work experience; many full-time UG degrees include an optional paid placement year. 

At 61st place in the main table, the University of Bradford ranks fifth in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Most undergraduate courses at Bradford offer a study abroad option or industry placement. Located in west Yorkshire, the university celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016.

Bangor University has risen three places in the overall university ranking table, taking eighth place nationally for Student Satisfaction. The university ranks third overall in Wales, scoring highly for Entry Standards, Student Satisfaction, Good Honours and Degree Completion. Located on the coast of north Wales, between Snowdonia and the sea, the university is well situated if you're interested in sport, particularly outdoor activities.

Goldsmiths, part of the University of London, places 62nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables, and overall ninth in the regional London rankings, taking third place for Research Intensity. The university has strong industry links with the creative and cultural sectors. Many degree courses offer integrated work placements.

Norwich University of the Arts rises 20 places in the 2019 UK University League Table rankings, the second largest rise in the main tables this year. The university ranks fourth in the regional East of England tables, taking first place for Student Satisfaction. Norwich is a specialist arts, design, architecture and media provider, established in the East of England since 1845. You can take between three months and one year of your course in Europe, as part of the Erasmus programme. Most courses include units of self-managed learning, allowing you to concentrate on your areas of interest.

Located on the west Welsh coast, Aberystwyth University is the oldest university in Wales having been founded in 1872. Since its establishment, Aberystwyth has pioneered the teaching of several subjects, being the first UK university to offer degrees in a number of subjects including Welsh and Geography. 

Oxford Brookes University remains unchanged at 66th place in the 2019 UK University League Tables. At Oxford you'll have the opportunity to study or undertake work experience abroad, together with work placements within the UK. Many study programmes may be studied part-time, and some have a January or April start.

City ranks at 66th place in this year's league table. Almost all degree courses at City offer work or clinical placements, and overseas study. The university can be traced back to 1852 where the Inns of Court School of Law was founded; nowadays it is called the City Law School.

Bournemouth University is the South West's fourth best university for the Good Honours measure and the fifth biggest spender for Student Facilities. Many of the university's courses are designed with direct input from employers, and every student has the opportunity of a work placement, with international study and work opportunities also available – all which will help your prospects after graduating.

Remaining in 69th place in the 2019 UK University League Table, Sheffield Hallam ranks overall sixth in the regional table for Yorkshire & the Humber, and third for Academic Services Spend. Many full-time degree programmes include an optional work placement year. The university supports flexible study patterns.

De Montfort is based in Leicester, a city with great transport links, making it popular with students from all around the UK. With full- and part-time study options, many of De Montfort's courses include a paid placement year or an Erasmus European study exchange. De Montfort rises 12 places in this year's Main Table making it the biggest climber in the East Midlands, and it also ranks third for Graduate Prospects in the region.

The University of Roehampton falls just two places to 71st in the 2019 UK University League Tables. The university is increasing study abroad opportunities, and study programmes allow you to follow your particular areas of interest. A career mentoring scheme can match you with a Roehampton graduate or friend of the university to help increase your graduate employability.

Edge Hill University ranks overall seventh in the regional 2019 North West UK University League Tables. Based on a 160-acre campus in Lancashire, sandwich placements and study abroad are offered in the majority of degree programmes, many of which can be studied part-time on a modular basis.

Ulster University is the largest university on the island of Ireland, and one of the largest in the UK, with over 25,000 students. Its four campuses are located in Northern Ireland. Many courses offer the option of a year-long industrial placement, or study abroad.

Staffordshire University has risen a huge 32 places in the 2019 tables. The university ranks second for Student Satisfaction and Academic Services Spend, and third for Student-Staff Ratio in the regional West Midlands table. At Staffordshire you are guaranteed work experience, and the university offers two-year accelerated degrees. It has also placed considerable investment in its Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education.

Queen Margaret University rises a massive 17 places in the 2019 UK University League Tables. Founded in 1875, the university is situated on a purpose-built, single-site campus on the east side of Edinburgh. Queen Margaret has recognised expertise in areas including health and rehabilitation, and sustainable business.

The University of Buckingham is the only independent UK university with a Royal Charter and has the highest score for Student Satisfaction out of all universities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Its niche is that it only offers two-year degrees, with four semesters a year, and 13 weeks of holiday. Start dates are in January, July and September, and the university is based just outside of Milton Keynes, which is just over half an hour by train from London. 

Ranking fifth in the regional Welsh table, Cardiff Metropolitan takes first place for spend on Academic Services and Student Facilities, and third for Research Quality in Wales. Work placements, student entrepreneurship and links with professional bodies are all promoted within the university.

The University of Plymouth is unchanged at 77 in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking seventh place (of 12) in the regional South West university tables. In your first year you are able to work across disciplines, working collaboratively and broadening their skills base. Single and joint honours are available with many programmes offering placements and work-based learning.

Salford rises 19 places in the 2019 University League Tables, ranking eighth in the regional North West ranking table, where it takes fourth place for Facilities Spend. Many of its courses offer live work briefs, internships and placements. Accelerated degrees are on offer in a number of subject areas, including Architectural Design & Technology, and Construction Project Management.

No ranking change for the University of West London in the 2019 league tables after claiming the largest rise of 27 places last year. Nationally the university ranks fourth for Facilities Spend, whilst taking first place for Student Satisfaction and Facilities Spend in the regional London rankings. Some degree programmes have a January start dates, and there is a range of flexible modular programmes. As a student at West London, you are guaranteed a work placement opportunity.

Leeds Arts University makes its first appearance in the UK University League Tables in 2019 at 81st place, having gained university status in 2017. Ranking fourth overall for Student Satisfaction, Leeds Arts traces its history back to the formation of Leeds Mechanics' Institute in 1846. Overall seventh in the regional ranking for Yorkshire and the Humber, the university takes first place for Student Satisfaction and Student-Staff Ratio. Study abroad is offered to students via the Erasmus exchange programme.

Westminster has climbed 13 places to 82 in the most recent tables. You can choose to study abroad as part of your course via exchange arrangements with a large number of international exchange partners. Work placements are part of some degree programmes.

Although ranking tenth in the regional Scottish university table, Robert Gordon University takes fifth place for Student Satisfaction and Graduate Prospects north of the border. The university is located in Aberdeen, on Scotland's north east coast, and is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. All courses combine compulsory and optional modules, allowing you to tailor your course to your interests. More than 90% of courses offer work placements.

University of the Arts takes sixth place for Research Quality in the regional London table. The university specialises in art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts. You'll have the opportunity to spend part of your course studying abroad, and many courses also offer work placements and traineeships.

Glasgow Caledonian University focuses on the internationalisation of the student experience, either through study abroad, student exchanges or projects with an international focus.

The University of Chichester is at 86th place in the 2019 main league table and has the second highest score for Student Satisfaction amongst all universities in the South East region. Almost one-third of Chichester's students study for their degree part-time, and many courses are offered as combined programmes, offering flexibility and in-depth study into two separate disciplines.

The University of Hertfordshire has its own observatory, originally built in 1969 and today offering students some of the latest technology. The university places third for Graduate Prospects and Facilities Spend in the regional East of England 2019 university ranking tables. Hertfordshire offers its students extensive study abroad, industrial and work placement opportunities, via blended learning and traditional full-time courses.

The University of Gloucester ranks fourth for Student Satisfaction in the regional South West table. Gloucestershire's roots lie in teacher training, where it still excels. Almost one-fifth of students study part-time.

Up eight places in 2019, Derby ranks in the top five universities in the East Midlands for Student Satisfaction and Academic Services Spend. There is guaranteed work experience for all undergraduates at Derby who study full-time, as well as study abroad opportunities for at least one semester.

Falmouth University is a specialist creative institution, offering the full range of creative subjects. Falmouth ranks fifth for Research Intensity, and sixth for Graduate Prospects and Degree Completion in the regional 2019 South West University League Table. 

First a teacher training college in 1840, Winchester is today a university that offers courses in many subject areas such as the arts, social sciences, law, education, health, and sport. Winchester has around 8,000 students and staff combined, and its core values are Compassion, Individuals Matters and Spirituality.

Teesside University continues its rise up the tables from last year, moving a further nine places to rank 92nd in the 2019 UK University League Tables. The university ranks second place Academic Services Spend in the regional North East table. Many of the university's programmes have the option of part-time study, a sandwich year, or work placements. Study abroad is an option on some courses.

London South Bank University continues to move up the UK University League Tables, rising 15 places in 2019. Ranking 15th in the regional tables for London universities, the majority of courses are offered part-time and the university will create individual study plans for those who need longer to complete their degree.

The University of Hull ranks third in Yorkshire and the Humber for Facilities Spend. Located on a single 125-acre site, on the outskirts of the City of Hull, the university offers free elective modules which allow you to acquire credit in a subject that piques your interest outside of your degree.

Kingston University gains seven places to rank at 95th in the 2019 UK University League Tables. Many of Kingston's courses are available via part-time study, or sandwich courses, and most of the UG courses support study or working in many locations around the world. At Kingston you can learn a new language for free, and the university is located just 30 minutes from the centre of London.

The University of Greenwich is based on three campuses in South East London and Kent, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Greenwich. Greenwich ranks sixth in the regional London ranking table for Facilities Spend. The university has participated in study abroad and Erasmus+ for many years and strongly encourages students to spend time overseas.

This year Birmingham City climbs two places in the UK university league table and has the third highest score for Student Facilities Spend in the West Midlands region. The university has strengths in the creative and performing arts, and if you study at Birmingham City you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long or shorter work placement, and have the chance to study abroad as part of your course.

Chester has the third highest score for Student Facilities Spend and the fourth highest for Academic Services Spend in the North West, proving that its an institution willing to invest money for the benefit of the student body. More than 20,000 students study single and combined honours at Chester, based at specialist sites within the region.

The University of Sunderland has risen three places in the 2019 UK University League Tables, taking second place for Facilities Spend in the regional North East table. Some 20,000 students study Sunderland's programmes worldwide. The two campuses in Sunderland give you easy access to the north east coast, and miles of beaches. The university has two further campuses in London and Hong Kong.

Abertay University consistently ranks well for Student Facilities Spend. At Abertay and you can enjoy living and studying in the centre of Dundee, a young city where one in five of the population are students.

Courses at Edinburgh Napier are designed with industry partners; practical assessments allow for real-life projects and learning experience. There are opportunities for work placement, internships, volunteering and study abroad. The university collaborates with partner institutions throughout Asia and in Switzerland. 

With a main base in Preston, Central Lancashire also has campuses in Cumbria, Burnley – and even Cyprus. The university ranks 102nd in the main league table this year, and tenth in the North West region. You may have the opportunity of studying at the Cyprus campus or an international partner organisation in China, the USA, or the Middle East. Closer to home, employer links mean structured work placements in the UK.

Bath Spa began life as Bath School of Art in 1852, adopting its current name in 2005. The university has several campuses in and around Bath as well as one in Corsham, Wiltshire. Most courses at Bath Spa are offered via a flexible modular scheme giving you flexibility in choice of modules and degree.

Rising 16 places in the 2019 UK University League Table, St Mary's gained university status in 2014 and has featured in the tables since 2016. The university ranks third for Student Satisfaction in the regional London table. Originally founded in 1850 as a Catholic teacher training college, the university now welcomes around 6,000 students, undergraduate and postgraduate, to its London base.

Middlesex University ranks top for Academic Services Spend in the regional table of universities in London. Full-time, part-time and flexible modes of study are offered. Many degree programmes include a sandwich year, work placements, or internships. Overseas campuses are located in Dubai, Mauritius and Malta.

Brighton ranks at 106th in the main UK University League Table this year. The university is multi-campus and mainly situated on the south coast of England, where all undergraduate courses include work-related learning, and many providing professional accreditation and extended work placements. You can tailor your learning through optional modules and specialisms.

The University of South Wales has risen three places in the 2019 UK University League Table, ranking third in Wales for Student-Staff Ratio. With more than 25,000 students and campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd, many of the university's courses include an optional year in industry and real-life, hands-on study environments.

Leeds Trinity University rises four places in the 2019 UK University League Tables. It was one of the first universities to embed professional work placements into every degree course. Most of its UG courses include an opportunity to study abroad. The three Leeds universities live and work together in the city, and there is much interchange between their students' unions.

The University of East London places second for Student Satisfaction and fifth for Facilities Spend in the regional 2019 tables for London. Located next door to the former Olympic park, and offering on-campus accommodation, the university is home to students from more than 150 countries, speaking 120 different languages. Many courses may be studied via distance and online learning or blended with on-campus study.

At Worcester there are many opportunities for work placements, projects and volunteering within business, community organisations, schools and other organisations, all which help build course-related employability skills. The university runs courses in partnerships with several local and international institutions.

At 111th place, Canterbury Christ Church has the seventh best score for Student-Staff Ratio in the South East of England and is largely based in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury. Together with work placements, you can experience realistic work environments through, for example, clinical simulation suites, a Bloomberg trading floor, real-time news desks and forensic crime scene settings.

Solent University (previously Southampton Solent) is known for business and law, the creative industries, engineering and technology, media, sport and tourism, and maritime training. Rising five places in the 2019 UK university ranking tables, Solent ranks fourth for Facilities Spend in the regional South East universities tables. The university offers flexible study and opportunities for working abroad, in the EU and Canada.

The University of Northampton ranks second for both Academic Services and Facilities Spend in the regional East Midlands university table. The university combines teaching and learning activities to help you gain relevant experience and skills. Study programmes include work placements.

The West of Scotland has several campuses across Scotland including in Ayr and Dumfries, and there is also a campus in London. At the West of Scotland, you can choose from degree programmes where many include sandwich placements, project work and field experience.

University of Wales Trinity Saint David rises four places in the overall 2019 University League Tables, continuing the year-on-year increase since its first inclusion in 2016. The university takes second place in the regional Welsh table for Student-Staff Ratio and Facilities Spend, and is in the top five in Wales for Good Honours. In addition to the full-time UG and PG programmes, there is a wide range of online, distance learning options. 

Founded in 1858 by John Ruskin, Anglia Ruskin was originally opened as Cambridge School of Art. Anglia Ruskin achieved university status in 1992 as Anglia Polytechnic University before assuming their current name in 2005. Today, the university operates four campuses, in Cambridge, Peterborough, Chelmsford and London. 

The Royal Agricultural University ranks second for Academic Spend, third for Degree Completion and fourth for Facilities Spend in the 2019 regional tables for universities in the South West. The university specialises in agriculture, environment, food supply and management, equine science and management, real estate and rural land management. Work placements, at home or abroad, are available as part of many courses.

The University of Bedfordshire was formed after a merger of the University of Luton and the Bedford campus of De Montfort university in 2006. Bedfordshire has five campuses, in Luton, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Putteridge Bury. As a student at Bedfordshire, you are strongly encouraged to take part in work experience and volunteering activities. Most courses offer a fee-free professional practice year.

All courses at Newman University will give you the opportunity to undertake a work placement. Most courses combine essential modules with a range of options allowing you to specialise in the area you're interested in. Newman was founded in 1968 as a teacher training college and gained university status in 2013.

Bishop Grosseteste University ranks fourth in the East Midlands for Degree Completion and is in 120th place nationally. BGU offers a range of different courses from foundation degrees to progression routes and doctoral study. Based in Lincoln, it began as an Anglican teacher training college for women. The university is named after Robert Grosseteste who was once the Bishop of Lincoln as well as a scientist, philosopher and educator.

Leeds Beckett has more than 28,000 students in the UK and overseas. Courses can be studied via full-time, part-time and online programmes, with September and January starts. Many courses include opportunities for placements, work-related learning and work or study abroad.

Up two places in the table this year to rank 122nd, Bucks New is the third biggest spender on Academic Services in the South East region, and 14th in the whole of the UK. It has over 125 years of learning, is located in High Wycombe (which is about half-way between London and Oxford) and offers a variety of industry-specific courses.

Sticking to its 123rd position, Cumbria is located in the North West of England and has campuses in Carlisle, Ambleside in the Lake District, Lancaster, Workington, Barrow and London. Employer-focused courses and extensive, practical work-based experience are on offer if you study at Cumbria.

Granted university status in 2006, York St John is based in the historic City of York which houses over 20,000 students. Many courses at the university can be studied part-time, and there are plenty of opportunities for you to undertake a work or study abroad placement as part of your degree.

Birkbeck University is located in Bloomsbury, meaning studying here will put you in the heart of London. Birkbeck specialises in evening study. There are options for three-year undergraduate degrees taught on weekday evenings as well as four- or six-year part-time courses.

Bolton is 126th in this year's table, and fifth best in the North West region for Student-Staff Ratio. The university is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy travel links to Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, and also offers a low cost of living. It has only been a university since 2005 and its student cohort is comprised of over 60 nationalities.

Wrexham Glyndŵr offers modular programmes and all students can choose to study a second language. Strong links with industry and work-related learning gives students opportunities for work experience, and working on live briefs with industry, employers and professional clients.

The University of Suffolk is one of the UK's newest universities, opened in 2007 and received its university title in 2016. Appearing in the UK university rankings for the first time last year, Suffolk takes overall 16th place for Academic Services Spend, and places second for the same measure in the regional East of England table. At Suffolk you can enjoy town life and the coast, and are just an hour long train ride from London.

The University of Wolverhampton appears in the UK University League Tables for the first time in eight years. With a developing culture of research, the university ranks sixth for Research Intensity in the regional West Midlands league table. If engineering and racing cars appeal, Wolverhampton is the only university taking part in the has a race team taking part in the national F3 Driver's Championship.

Plymouth Marjon University ranks first for Facilities Spend in the 2019 regional South West university tables. The university was originally established in 1838 as England's first teacher training college and was awarded university title in 2013. It is a small, single-campus university. Work-based learning includes work placements, volunteering, professional qualifications. There are also study abroad opportunities.

London Met ranks second in the regional London table for Facilities Spend. Although the university as it is today was formed in 2002, it has a long history, having offered education in the city since 1848. As a student at London Met you can assess your modules in real time, and you can benefit from all UG courses containing an accredited work-related learning module.