University League Tables 2018
Welcome to The Complete University Guide League Tables, ranking UK universities nationally and in 70 subject tables. Order each table on the measure that matters to you, compare universities, read university profiles and search for courses. We rank 14 specialist colleges and conservatoires separately in the Arts, Drama & Music League Table.
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Entry Standards
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University. These tables use the old UCAS tariff. Read more |
Student Satisfaction
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive. Maximum score: 5.00 Read more |
Research Quality
Research Quality
A measure of the quality of the research undertaken in the University. Maximum score: 4.00 Read more |
Graduate Prospects
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University. Maximum score: 100.0 Read more |
Overall Score
Overall Score
The total score calculated by our independent and trusted methodology, comprising entry standards, student satisfaction, research assessment (quality and intensity), graduate prospects, student–staff ratio, academic services spend, facilities spend, good honours, and degree completion. Maximum score: 1000 Read more |
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| 43rd | 7 | Coventry | 331 | 4.28 | 2.67 | 79.8 | 732 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsCoventry, rising in the rankings every year bar one over the past 7 years, and in the top 5 for Student Satisfaction in the 2018 tables. All students are encouraged to learn a foreign language and to study abroad during their course. Find Out More |
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| 50th | 1 | Lincoln | 334 | 4.25 | 2.54 | 71.8 | 707 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsRanking 4th in the regional East Midlands University League Table, where Lincoln takes the top spot for Student Satisfaction. 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 2 and 3. Find Out More |
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| 52nd | 11 | Nottingham Trent | 345 | 4.18 | 2.59 | 72.9 | 700 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsThe university rises 11 places to 52nd in the 2018 University League Tables, also ranking highly for Student Satisfaction in the regional East Midlands table. All courses at Nottingham Trent include work placements. Overseas opportunities include work, study and volunteering. Flexible courses include a number of degree apprenticeships. Find Out More |
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| 56th | 5 | Portsmouth | 317 | 4.14 | 2.75 | 71.7 | 681 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsPortsmouth rises 5 places to 56th in the overall 2018 University League Tables, and ranks 5th (of 17) in the regional South East tables. Some subjects offer a common first year, allowing students to specialise in later years. Credits through work placement and full- and part-year study abroad are offered on many courses. Find Out More |
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| 60th | 7 | West of England, Bristol | 322 | 4.16 | 2.70 | 76.3 | 673 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsUWE, Bristol rises 7 places to 60th in the overall 2018 University League Tables. The university ranks overall 3rd for Student Satisfaction in the regional South West table, with high placings in other measures across the table. Most degree programmes offer a modular structure so that students may tailor their course. Work placements are available in the UK and overseas, together with other home-based internships and work-based projects. Find Out More |
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| 62nd | 5 | Manchester Metropolitan | 346 | 4.08 | 2.74 | 66.6 | 664 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsOne 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. The range of 4-year degree programmes includes sandwich year placements, and study abroad. Find Out More |
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| 66th | 1 | Oxford Brookes | 327 | 4.11 | 2.66 | 70.8 | 653 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsMost courses at Oxford Brookes offer the opportunity of study or 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. Find Out More |
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| 69th | 3 | Sheffield Hallam | 303 | 4.01 | 2.76 | 68.5 | 641 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsSheffield Hallam has risen 3 to 69th in the overall University League Table. The university ranks 5th in the regional Yorkshire and Humber table, taking 2nd place for Academic Services Spend. Many full-time degree programmes include an optional work placement year. The university supports flexible study patterns. Find Out More |
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| 72nd | 9 | Huddersfield | 334 | 4.17 | 2.65 | 72.7 | 635 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsHuddersfield ranks 2nd in Yorkshire and the Humber for Student Satisfaction, also ranking highly for Graduate Prospects. All students are encouraged to undertake professional work experience; many full-time UG degrees include an optional paid placement year. Find Out More |
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| 75th | 1 | Liverpool John Moores | 343 | 4.10 | 2.79 | 66.0 | 627 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsAt Liverpool John Moores the majority of degree programmes offer a sandwich year, or industrial placement, and every student has the opportunity for study abroad. The university ranks 4th within the North West regional table for Good Honours. Find Out More |
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| 77th | 7 | Plymouth | 325 | 4.06 | 2.74 | 68.3 | 622 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsPlymouth rises 7 places to 77th in this year's University League Tables, ranking highly for Research Quality and Intensity, and Student-Staff Ratio in the regional South West table. First year students 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. Find Out More |
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| 79th | 0 | Hertfordshire | 301 | 4.01 | 2.61 | 77.3 | 620 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsRanking 2nd for Graduate Prospects in the East of England, Hertfordshire offers its students extensive study abroad, industrial and work placement opportunities, via blended learning and traditional full-time courses. Find Out More |
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| 89th | 1 | Brighton | 305 | 4.00 | 2.84 | 71.2 | 593 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsBrighton is a multi-campus university on the south coast of England. All undergraduate courses offer work-related learning, with many providing professional accreditation and extended work placements. Students may tailor their learning through optional modules and specialisms. Find Out More |
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| 93rd | 5 | Greenwich | 341 | 4.01 | 2.33 | 65.6 | 585 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsThree campuses in south east London and Kent, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Greenwich. The university has participated in study abroad and Erasmus+ for many years and strongly encourages students to spend time overseas. Find Out More |
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| 95th | 4 | Central Lancashire | 341 | 4.03 | 2.51 | 63.5 | 581 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsBased in Preston, the university also has campuses in Cyprus, Cumbria and Burnley. Students may have the opportunity of studying in Cyprus or international partner organisations in China, the USA, or the Middle East. Closer to home, employer links mean structured work placements in the UK. Find Out More |
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| 98th | 3 | Salford | 320 | 4.08 | 2.54 | 61.2 | 573 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsSalford ranks 5th for Good Honours in the regional North West table. 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. Find Out More |
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| 101st | 6 | Teesside | 300 | 4.13 | 2.58 | 65.8 | 562 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsTeesside has moved up 6 places to 101st in the 2018 University League Tables, taking 2nd place for 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. Find Out More |
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| 102nd | 7 | Kingston | 308 | 3.96 | 2.70 | 64.4 | 561 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsMany of Kingston's courses are available via part-time study, or sandwich courses, and most of the UG courses support study or working abroad. Students can learn a new language for free. The university is located just 30 minutes from the centre of London. Find Out More |
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| 110th | 11 | South Wales | 321 | 4.01 | 2.51 | 56.1 | 534 | Profile Courses | |
League Table RankingsOver 30,000 students and campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport. Many of the university's courses include an optional year in industry. Real-life, hands-on study environments include an airliner, moot court, TV studios, stock exchange trading room, simulated hospital word and a scene of crime house. Find Out More |
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Notes
This table was revised on 26 April 2017 to incorporate revised expenditure data for Manchester Metropolitan University. The rankings of two institutions changed as a result.
This table was revised on 3 May 2017 to incorporate the correct research intensity figure for University of Leicester. The ranking of one institution changed as a result.
This table was revised on 24 May 2017 and includes corrections and omissions reported to us by universities after publication in April. The rankings of some institutions have changed as a result.
Measures
The maximum scores for the measures shown are as follows:
- Entry Standards: No maximum
- Student Satisfaction: 5.00
- Research Quality: 4.00
- Graduate Prospects: 100.0
- Overall Score: 1000
All measures used to compile the tables are available on the full table.