UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The UK has many universities, many of which are reputable universities...

1.UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

The UK-based University of Oxford was rated 5 QS stars, achieving top marks in research, teaching and innovation. The sixth best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2016-2017, the University of Oxford is also eight in the world for employability. The UK university is the best in the world English language and literature, geography, archeology, anatomy and physiology, arts and humanities.

University of Oxford was rated 5 QS stars, achieving top marks in research, teaching and innovation.

Based in Oxford, an iconic city just a short drive away from the capital, the University of Oxford has a lovely campus by the Thames river, as well as some of the best pubs in the country, and a string of lovely bars and cinemas.

2. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge has a very rich history, with its oldest college Peterhouse dating back to the year 1284. Some of its most famous alumni include Sir Isaac Newton, the British physicist who discovered gravity, the actor Ian McKellen, the mathematician Stephen Hawking, the actress Emma Thompson and the newspaper editor Arianna Huffington.

The University of Cambridge has achieved the maximum five QS stars in four categories: research, innovation, teaching and specialist criteria. In addition to being the fourth best university in the world according to our data, the University of Cambridge is fifth in the graduate employment rankings.

The University of Cambridge is also very competitive in a number of specialisms and ranks among the top three universities in the world for English language and literature, geography, history, modern languages, mechanical engineering, the natural sciences and many others.

3. IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Imperial is based in South Kensington in London, in an area known as ‘Albertopolis’, Prince Albert and Sir Henry Cole’s 19th century vision for an area where science and the arts would come together. As a result, Imperial’s neighbors include a number of world leading cultural organizations including the Science, Natural History and Victoria and Albert museums; the Royal Colleges of Art and Music; the English National Ballet; and the Royal Albert Hall, where all of their students also graduate.

Ranked 8th in the world in the QS World University Rankings2018, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business.

One of the most distinctive elements of an Imperial education is that students join a community of world-class researchers. The cutting edge and globally influential nature of this research is what Imperial is best known for. It’s the focus on the practical application of their research – particularly in addressing global challenges – and the high level of interdisciplinary collaboration that makes their research so effective.

The number of award winners, Nobel Prize holders and prestigious Fellowships (Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Academy of Medical Sciences) amongst their staff is a testament to the outstanding contributions they have made in their respective fields.

The proportion of students who came from overseas in their 2015–16 intake was 67%, and more than 130 countries are currently represented on campus. Meanwhile, the College’s staff, like their students, are diverse in their cultural backgrounds, nationalities and experiences.

4. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

A world-leader in research, with outstanding results in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, UCL is home to centres of teaching excellence in subjects from medicine to languages, law to engineering, and history to astrophysics. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged and a belief that all areas of study can inform and enrich each other is woven into our programmes. We have had 29 Nobel laureates so far, with at least one every decade since the establishment of the prizes in 1901.

University College London is one of the world’s top multidisciplinary universities, with an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching.

A central London location gives students access not only to world-renowned culture and nightlife, but also to academic resources. UCL is close to, and has teaching and research links with, countless hospitals, museums, galleries, libraries and professional bodies. International students make up nearly half our student population and come from over 150 countries, giving UCL its cosmopolitan atmosphere. We work hard to embed a global perspective in our teaching and there are many opportunities to study abroad for a term or a year—approximately 25% of students spend some time in another country as part of their degree programme.

5. LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (LSE)

Ranked 35th overall in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, LSE is recognized among the world’s very best across a range of academic disciplines. In the 2016 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, LSE ranks within the global top 10 for social policy, development studies, politics, communication and media studies, anthropology, accounting and finance, geography, history, philosophy, law, economics, and business and management studies – with positions in the top 50 for psychology and statistics.

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a leading public university in the UK capital, renowned worldwide for its leadership in the social sciences. Known for its excellence in both research and teaching, the university and its graduates make a significant contribution to global policy and debate.

The university’s central London campus brings together staff and students from all over the world, offering a truly international environment. Students enjoy close proximity to world-class facilities such as the British Library of Political and Economic Science, alongside LSE's Language Centre, and a vibrant Students’ Union. Graduates can look forward to excellent career opportunities, joining a worldwide network of prestigious alumni.

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