Top 100 UK universities

Every university has a competitive entry requirements, while some may be more popular than others so entry processes can be more complex. Typically, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) are known for being hard to get into.

Decide which element of university is most important to you, such as location close to home, good career prospects or student social life. Use our rankings to narrow down your search, attend open days, seek the opinions of other students. For more guidance, read our advice article about finding the right course for you.

For 2025, students have ranked Nottingham Trent University as the top university!