2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | University of
Cambridge | A*A*A
(A in Maths)
#TMUA | ||
2 | The London School of Economics and
Political Science | A*AA
(A in Maths)
#
TMUA | ||
3 | University of Oxford | A*AA
(A in Maths)#TMUA | ||
4 | University of
St Andrews | AAA | ||
5 | University of Warwick | A*AA(A in Maths)
#TMUA-optional | ||
6 | Durham University | A*AA
(A in Maths) | ||
7 | University College
London | A*AA
(A* in Maths) #TMUA | ||
8 | University of
Nottingham | A*AA | ||
9 | University of Bath | A*AA
(A in Maths) | ||
10 | University of Leeds | AAA | ||
11 | University of Exeter | A*AA – AAA | ||
12 | University of Bristol | A*AA
(A in Maths) | ||
13 | King’s College London | A*AA
(A in Maths) | ||
14 | The University of
Edinburgh | A*A*A – A*AA | ||
15 | Lancaster University | AAB |
^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.