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List of Universities in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (UK) is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with a long history of academic excellence. Here is a comprehensive list of universities in the UK:

  • University of Oxford - located in Oxford, England, the University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It was founded in 1096 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, law, and humanities.

  • University of Cambridge - located in Cambridge, England, the University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. It was founded in 1209 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including science, engineering, and humanities.

  • Imperial College London - located in London, Imperial College London is a public research university that was founded in 1907. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and medicine.

  • University College London (UCL) - located in London, UCL is a public research university that was founded in 1826. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Edinburgh - located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the University of Edinburgh is one of the oldest universities in the UK. It was founded in 1583 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including medicine, law, and humanities.

  • University of Glasgow - located in Glasgow, Scotland, the University of Glasgow is one of the oldest universities in the UK. It was founded in 1451 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields including science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Manchester - located in Manchester, England, the University of Manchester is a public research university that was founded in 1824. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Warwick - located in Coventry, England, the University of Warwick is a public research university that was founded in 1965. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and business.

  • University of Bristol - located in Bristol, England, the University of Bristol is a public research university that was founded in 1876. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Leeds - located in Leeds, England, the University of Leeds is a public research university that was founded in 1904. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Sheffield - located in Sheffield, England, the University of Sheffield is a public research university that was founded in 1905. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Southampton - located in Southampton, England, the University of Southampton is a public research university that was founded in 1952. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • University of Sussex - located in Brighton, England, the University of Sussex is a public research university that was founded in 1961. It is known for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research.

  • University of York - located in York, England, the University of York is a public research university that was founded in 1963. It is known for its focus on science, engineering, and humanities.

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) - located in London, LSE is a public research university that was founded in 1895. It is known for its focus on social sciences and economics.

These are just a few of the many universities in the UK that offer quality education to students. Each of these universities has its own unique features and strengths. Students interested in pursuing higher education in the UK have a wide range of options to choose from.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions


  1. Anglia Ruskin University

  2. Aston University

  3. Birkbeck College, University of London

  4. Birmingham City University

  5. Bournemouth University

  6. BPP University

  7. British College of Osteopathic Medicine

  8. Brunel University Uxbridge

  9. Buckinghamshire New University

  10. Camberwell College of Arts

  11. Canterbury Christ Church University

  12. Cardiff Metropolitan University

  13. Cardiff University

  14. Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design

  15. Chelsea College of Art and Design

  16. City University

  17. Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London

  18. Coventry University

  19. Cranfield University

  20. De Montfort University Leicester

  21. European School of Economics

  22. Falmouth University

  23. Glasgow Caledonian University

  24. Glasgow School of Art

  25. Goldsmiths College, University of London

  26. Heriot-Watt University

  27. Heythrop College, University of London

  28. ifs University College

  29. Imperial College London

  30. Imperial College School of Medicine

  31. Institute of Historical Research, University of London

  32. Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London

  33. Institute of Classical Studies, University of London

  34. Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London

  35. Institute of Education, University of London

  36. Institute of Germanic Studies, University of London

  37. Institute of Latin American Studies, University of London

  38. International Centre for Islamic Science

  39. International Colleges of Islamic Science

  40. Keele University

  41. King's College London, University of London

  42. Kingston University

  43. Leeds Metropolitan University

  44. Liverpool Hope University College

  45. Liverpool John Moores University

  46. London Business School

  47. London Guildhall University

  48. London Institute of Management and Technology

  49. London Metropolitan University

  50. London School of Business & Finance

  51. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  52. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London

  53. London School of Jewish Studies

  54. London School of Science & Technology

  55. London South Bank University

  56. Loughborough University

  57. Middlesex University

  58. Napier University

  59. Newport International University

  60. Nottingham Trent University

  61. Open University

  62. Oxford Brookes University

  63. Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London

  64. Richmond University - The American International University in London

  65. Roehampton University of Surrey

  66. Royal Academy of Music, University of London

  67. Royal College of Art

  68. Royal College of Music, University of London

  69. Royal Free London NHS

  70. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

  71. Saint George's Hospital Medical School, University of London

  72. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

  73. School of Pharmacy, University of London

  74. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University of London

  75. Sheffield Hallam University

  76. Sotheby´s Institute of Art - London

  77. Southampton Solent University

  78. Staffordshire University

  79. St.Patrick's International College, London

  80. Stratford College London

  81. Swansea Metropolitan University

  82. Thames Valley University

  83. The American University in London

  84. The Manchester Metropolitan University

  85. The Queen's University Belfast

  86. The Robert Gordon University

  87. Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

  88. United Medical and Dental Schools, University of London

  89. University Campus Suffolk

  90. University College London, University of London

  91. University of Aberdeen

  92. University of Abertay Dundee

  93. University of Bath

  94. University of Bedfordshire

  95. University of Birmingham

  96. University of Bolton

  97. University of Bradford

  98. University of Brighton

  99. University of Bristol

  100. University of Buckingham

  101. University of Cambridge

  102. University of Central Lancashire

  103. University of Chester

  104. University of Derby

  105. University of Dundee

  106. University of Durham

  107. University of East Anglia

  108. University of East London

  109. University of Edinburgh

  110. University of Essex

  111. University of Exeter

  112. University of Glasgow

  113. University of Gloucestershire

  114. University of Greenwich

  115. University of Halifax, Birmingham Campus

  116. University of Hertfordshire

  117. University of Huddersfield

  118. University of Hull

  119. University of Kent at Canterbury

  120. University of Lancaster

  121. University of Leeds

  122. University of Leicester

  123. University of Lincoln

  124. University of Liverpool

  125. University of London

  126. University of Manchester

  127. University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

  128. University of Northampton

  129. University of North London

  130. University of Northumbria at Newcastle

  131. University of Nottingham

  132. University of Oxford

  133. University of Plymouth

  134. University of Portsmouth

  135. University of Reading

  136. University of Salford

  137. University of Sheffield

  138. University of Southampton

  139. University of St. Andrews

  140. University of Stirling

  141. University of Strathclyde

  142. University of Sunderland

  143. University of Surrey

  144. University of Sussex

  145. University of Teesside

  146. University of the Highlands and Islands

  147. University of the West of England, Bristol

  148. University of the West of Scotland

  149. University of Ulster

  150. University of Victoria - London

  151. University of Wales

  152. University of Wales, Aberystwyth

  153. University of Wales, Bangor

  154. University of Wales, Carmarthen Campus

  155. University of Wales, Lampeter

  156. University of Wales, Swansea

  157. University of Warwick

  158. University of Westminster

  159. University of Wolverhampton

  160. University of Worcester

  161. University of York

  162. Warburg Institute, University of London

  163. Warnborough University

  164. Wimbledon School of Art

  165. York St. John University

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