Best Universities
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Russell Group
A self-selected association of twenty-four public research universities in the United Kingdom.
University of Birmingham
A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen
University of Bristol
Official university site with information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses, research, teaching, study and departments
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s leading universities, with a rich history of radical thinking dating back to 1209
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a public research university in Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1883 as the University College of South Wales and Monmouth
Durham University
Durham University Homepage
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, influencing the world since 1583
University of Exeter
A world-leading UK university, part of the prestigious Russell Group, offering outstanding research and teaching in the South West UK
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB)
King's College London
King's is ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK (QS World Rankings 2021) and based in the heart of London
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a large UK higher education institution and part of the Russell Group of leading universities
University of Liverpool
For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life
University of Manchester
A public research university in Manchester, England, with a main campus on Oxford Road.
Newcastle University
Discover Newcastle University, one of the UK’s top rated research universities and a founding member of the Russell group, located in a vibrant and inclusive student city
University of Nottingham
Useful information about The University of Nottingham for staff, students and the general public, including campuses, facilities, financial facts, history, structure of the University, University valu
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest
Queen Mary University of London
A public research university in East London, England.
Queen's University Belfast
Queen's is one of the leading universities in the UK & Ireland with a distinguished heritage & history
University of Sheffield
You can still study at a world top-100 university this September
University of Southampton
A public research university located in Southampton, England.
University College London
Two centuries ago, our founders had a vision: to open higher education to all
University of Warwick
Discover study and research excellence at University of Warwick, a leading UK university with top-ranked courses, facilities, and global opportunities
University of the Arts London
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. UAL is the world’s highest-ranked underg
BPP University
A for-profit private university in the United Kingdom offering courses in law, accountancy, business, nursing, and technology.
Brunel University of London
A public research university in Uxbridge, London, England.
University of Greenwich
Public research university located in London and Kent, UK.
Kingston University London
Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. It
London Metropolitan University
Based in one of the world's most exciting capital cities, London Met is home to a diverse community of inspiring and determined learners, teachers and innovative thinkers
London South Bank University
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Middlesex University
Build your future with a University that champions real-world teaching, diverse ideas, and strong student support
Regent's University London
A private university in London offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Richmond American University London
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University of Roehampton
A public research university in London, UK, established in 1975 by four institutions.
University of East London
A public university located in the London Borough of Newham, London, England.
University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is internationally known for quality teaching, world-leading research and an international reputation for academic excellence
University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a public research university in the England with campuses in Ealing, Brentford and Reading, Berkshire.
University of Westminster
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Adelaide University
A public research university located in Adelaide, Australia.
Australasian Legal Information Institute
The Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) is an institution operated jointly by the Faculties of Law of the University of Technology Sydn
Australian University of the Year
Annual award for excellence in Australian universities from 1993 to 2001.
Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with two campuses in Darwin and six satellite campuses in metropolitan and regional
Higher Education Research Data Collection
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University of Notre Dame Australia
A private Catholic university with campuses in Perth, Sydney, and Broome.
Polytechnique Montréal
A public research university affiliated with the Université de Montréal.
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (French pronunciation: [ɛ̃stity nɑsjɔnal də la ʁəʃɛʁʃ sjɑ̃tifik]; "National Institute for Scientifi
McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Where we are is who we are
University of Regina
At the University of Regina, we believe education is about more than earning a degree
University of Saskatchewan
At the heart of Saskatoon, on Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Métis, is the University of Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s top research universities
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