2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | University of
Cambridge
| A*A*A (A* in Maths,
Further Maths) #ESAT | ||
2 | University of Oxford | A*AA (A* in Maths,
Further Maths/
Physics) #PAT | ||
3 | Imperial College London | A*AA (A* in Maths,
Physics) #ESAT | ||
4 | University of Bath | A*AA (A in Maths) | ||
5 | The University of
Sheffield | AAA
(A in Maths) | ||
6 | The University of
Southampton | A*AA
(A in Maths) | ||
7 | University of Birmingham | AAA
(A in Maths) | ||
8 | University of Bristol | A*AA
(A* in Maths) | ||
9 | Queen’s University Belfast | AAB | ||
10 | University of Liverpool | AAB | ||
11 | The University of
Edinburgh | ABB | ||
12 | The University of Glasgow | AAA | ||
13 | University of Leeds | AAA
(A in Maths) | ||
14 | University of
Strathclyde | AAB-BBB
(A In Maths) | ||
15 | University College
London | A*AA |
^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.
