2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | University College London | AAA | ||
2 | University of Oxford | AAA/AAB | ||
3 | The University of
Glasgow | AAA/A*AB | ||
4 | Loughborough University | AAA/A*AB | ||
5 | Newcastle University | AAA/A*AB | ||
6 | University of Leeds | ABB | ||
7 | Lancaster University | ABB | ||
8 | Kingston University | AAB | ||
9 | University of Reading | ABB | ||
10 | Goldsmiths,University
of London | ABB | ||
11 | University of Dundee | ABC | ||
12 | The University of
Edinburgh | AAA | ||
13 | Nottingham Trent
University | ABB | ||
14 | Bangor University | BBB | ||
15 | The University of
Southampton | AAA |
^IYO (International Year One) is a pathway programme equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. Upon successful completion and meeting the required progression criteria, students may advance directly to the second year of the relevant degree programme.
^Foundation (International Foundation Programme) is a pre‑degree pathway designed to strengthen students’ academic knowledge and English proficiency. After successfully completing the programme and meeting the required standards, students may progress to the first year of the corresponding bachelor’s degree.
