Higher education institutions                       

in England are some of the Best most popular around the

globe. Each year, more than universities

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country in the United in the UK

Kingdom, boasts a  fascinating history that deserves to be explored. 

Thousands of families from all over the world have chosen to live in England, giving the country a rich, multicultural feel. The nightlife and cultural offerings are varied throughout the country, and there is always something to do. 

Best universities in the UK

The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and

Northern Ireland

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge take the top two spots, while three of the best universities in London complete the top five.

Three universities in Scotland appear in the top 25: the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow and the University of Aberdeen, while the best institution in Wales is Cardiff University, ranked 27th. 

1.  University of Oxford

One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Oxford attracts top scholars and students to its 44 colleges and halls. Entry standards are high and admission is competitive; on average, it receives five applications for each available place. There are more than 100 libraries at Oxford, the most famous of which is the Bodleian, built in 1602. The city also boasts a number of museums, including the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, which houses the remains of a dodo, and the Museum of the History of Science, which displays a blackboard used by Albert Einstein. 

2.  University of Cambridge

Like Oxford, the University of

Cambridge is fundamentally collegiate and is also one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. The town is just an hour from London.

The university is home to more than 19,000 students and 9,000 staff. There are 31 colleges, some of which date back to the 13th century, and more than 100 academic departments.

3.  Imperial College London

Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business. It was formed in 1907 from a merger of three colleges in London and now has 17,000 students and 8,000 staff. The student cohort is extremely international and is made up of more than 125 nationalities. 4. UCL

UCL was the first university in England to admit students irrespective of class, race or religion, and the first to admit women on equal terms with men, following the educational philosophy of Jeremy Bentham – the university’s “spiritual founder”. It is one of the most selective British universities and is thought to produce some of the most employable graduates.

5. London School of Economics and Political Science

Of all UK universities, the London

School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has the highest proportion of international students, at 70 per cent