2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | University of Oxford | A*A*A #BMSAT | ||
2 | University of Bath | AAA/A*AB | ||
3 | Queen’s University
Belfast | AAB | ||
5 | The University of
Edinburgh | AAB | ||
6 | Lancaster University | AAB | ||
7 | The University of
Sheffield | AAB | ||
8 | Loughborough
University | AAB | ||
9 | University College
London | AAA | ||
10 | The University of Aberdeen | BBB | ||
11 | University of Bristol | AAA | ||
12 | University of
Birmingham | AAA | ||
13 | University of
Strathclyde | AAB | ||
14 | Swansea University | ABB | ||
15 | The University of
East Anglia | ABB | ||
16 | University of Exeter | ABB |
^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.
#University admission requirements include specific entrance examinations.