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Top Universities of 2018

The highest-rated universities of 2018, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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Russell Group

A self-selected association of twenty-four public research universities in the United Kingdom.

2
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University of Birmingham

A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen

3
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University of Bristol

Official university site with information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses, research, teaching, study and departments

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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

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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

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Durham University

Durham University Homepage

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University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh, influencing the world since 1583

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University of Exeter

A world-leading UK university, part of the prestigious Russell Group, offering outstanding research and teaching in the South West UK

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University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB)

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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

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University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a large UK higher education institution and part of the Russell Group of leading universities

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University of Liverpool

For advancement of learning and ennoblement of life

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University of Manchester

A public research university in Manchester, England, with a main campus on Oxford Road.

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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

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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

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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

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Queen Mary University of London

A public research university in East London, England.

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Queen's University Belfast

Queen's is one of the leading universities in the UK & Ireland with a distinguished heritage & history

20
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University of Sheffield

You can still study at a world top-100 university this September

Rankings reflect community votes. Daily snapshots preserve historical positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best universities in 2018?

Based on community votes, Russell Group is the highest-rated universities of 2018, ranked #1 by the community.

How are annual rankings calculated?

Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 2017?

Rankings shift as the community votes. New entrants may appear while others drop. Compare with the 2017 rankings to see movement.

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