Top UK Universities Map – 2022 Rankings and League Table
Looking for UK universities by location? The map below shows the location of the top 50 UK universities. We have grouped these universities based on 2022 league table rankings.
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Top UK Universities Map
Here’s a map of the Top 50 UK Universities based on 2022 rankings.
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Top 50 UK Universities (2022 Rankings)
Looking for the top 50 universities in the UK? Here’s a list of the top 50 UK universities based on 2022 university rankings.
| UK Ranking | University |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oxford |
| 2 | University of Cambridge |
| 3 | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| 4 | University of St Andrews |
| 5 | Imperial College London |
| 6 | Durham University |
| 7 | Loughborough University |
| 8 | UCL (University College London) |
| 9 | University of Warwick |
| 10 | University of Bath |
| 11 | Lancaster University |
| 12 | University of Edinburgh |
| 13 | University of Manchester |
| 13 | University of Exeter |
| 15 | University of Southampton |
| 16 | University of Glasgow |
| 17 | University of Bristol |
| 18 | University of York |
| 19 | University of Birmingham |
| 20 | University of Leeds |
| 21 | King's College London |
| 22 | University of East Anglia UEA |
| 23 | Heriot-Watt University |
| 24 | University of Nottingham |
| 25 | Cardiff University |
| 26 | University of Sheffield |
| 27 | University of Essex |
| 28 | University of Dundee |
| 29 | Swansea University |
| 30 | University of Liverpool |
| 30 | University of Strathclyde |
| 32 | Royal Holloway, University of London |
| 33 | Harper Adams University |
| 34 | Queen's University Belfast |
| 35 | University of Surrey |
| 36 | University of Reading |
| 37 | Newcastle University |
| 38 | University of Stirling |
| 38 | University of Aberdeen |
| 40 | University of Leicester |
| 41 | Queen Mary University of London |
| 41 | University of Sussex |
| 43 | University of the Arts London |
| 44 | Ulster University |
| 45 | Nottingham Trent University |
| 46 | University of Lincoln |
| 47 | Aston University, Birmingham |
| 48 | SOAS University of London |
| 49 | Northumbria University, Newcastle |
| 50 | University of Kent |
How are the rankings measured?
The rankings shown here are the 2022 Complete University Guide’s League Table. Their league table is measured based on ten indicators and each indicator has a different weightage in the calculation process.
The indicator with the strongest weightage is the Student Satisfaction score at 1.5 weightage, followed by Entry Standards, Research Quality, Student-Staff Ratio, and Degree Completion with an equal weightage of 1. Other indicators used in the calculation process include Research Intensity, Graduate Prospects (Outcomes and On track), Academic Services Spend, and Facilities Spend.
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A map of the top 50 UK universities.
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Best Universities in the UK
10. University of Bath
Ranked as the 10th best university in the UK, the University of Bath is not only known for its academic excellence, it is also a lively campus that has been rated as one of the safest UK campuses and the university provides great support for international students. Bath is the number one university in the UK for Marketing, offering programmes with a professional placement year that bolsters graduate employability and enriches the students’ learning experience.
9. University of Warwick
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is a world-leading university that is ranked 9th in the UK and 61st in the world. The University of Warwick is ranked in the top 10 for over ten subjects in the UK. Students at Warwick enjoy a rich student experience with a huge variety of extracurricular activities and a strong support network for students.
8. UCL (University College London)
One of the largest universities in the UK, UCL is ranked among the top universities in the UK and in the world. UCL welcomes over 18,000 international students, which easily makes it one of the most diverse universities in the UK. In 2019, the university was ranked 6th in the world for Arts and Humanities, making UCL one of the top destinations for this category of subjects. UCL is one of our top picks for Anthropology which we go into further detail about in our article Top UK Universities for Anthropology.
7. Loughborough University
Located in the heart of the UK, Loughborough University is among the top-ranked universities in the UK. The university boasts excellent graduate prospects which it achieves through practice-oriented teaching and by hosting one of the largest career fairs in the UK every year. Loughborough’s Student Union is known for its community spirit and the university has a diverse student body with nearly 20% of its students hailing from outside of the UK and EU.
6. Durham University
Durham is ranked 6th in the UK with 31 subjects ranked in the top ten for the country. Durham University offers prospective students a broad range of subjects, an excellent student experience, and the opportunity to complete a research or industry placement anywhere in the world. Studying there lets you experience the city’s rich culture, histories and the surrounding lush landscapes.
5. Imperial College London
Imperial College London offers students a world-class education in London, which has been rated as the best student city in the world for 2022. Imperial is ranked 8th in the world and 5th in the UK, making it one of the top universities to attend. The university is well-known for its courses in science, engineering, medicine and business.
4. University of St Andrews
Located in Scotland, the University of St Andrews is one of few ancient universities in the UK. The university considers itself a “Scottish university with a global orientation”, as it welcomes over 40% of its students and staff from all over the world while maintaining its distinct culture. Ranked as the number four university in the UK, St Andrews offers a wide range of subjects, with 25 of them ranked among the top ten courses in the UK.
3. London School of Economics and Political Science
LSE is renowned for its excellent graduate employability and it is one of few UK universities that are dedicated to the humanities. Located in the heart of London, LSE has an incredibly diverse student body, with nearly 50% of its students hailing from outside of the UK and EU. The university is among the top ten ranked universities in the UK for ten subjects which include Law, Accounting & Finance, Politics, Sociology, and more.
2. University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is among the world’s best universities. The famed university has a strong reputation for academic excellence and education standards. Additionally, it’s one of the most exclusive universities in the UK – Cambridge annually receives around 19,000 applications and has an average of an 18% acceptance rate.
1. University of Oxford
Climbing to the number one spot this year is the University of Oxford, which is one of the top-ranked universities in the world. Its unique approach to teaching at the tertiary level lends itself to the university’s success – Oxford has a personalised tutorial system that ensures students get enough contact hours with their tutors. This might be the very reason why Oxford has ranked among the top ten for nearly 40 of its courses.
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