2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | University of St Andrews
| AAB | ||
3 | University of
Cambridge | A*A*A | ||
4 | University of Bath | A*AA | ||
5 | University of York | AAA
(A in Science-related
Subjects) | ||
6 | The London School
of Economics and
Political Science | A*AA
(A in Science-related
Subjects) | ||
7 | Cardiff University | AAA | ||
8 | Loughborough
University | AAB | ||
9 | University of Exeter | AAA | ||
10 | University College
London | A*AA
(A* in Science-related
Subjects) | ||
11 | King’s College London | A*AA | ||
12 | Durham University | AAA | ||
13 | University of Warwick | AAA | ||
14 | The University of
Glasgow | AAA – ABB | ||
15 | University of Bristol | A*AA
(A in Science-related
Subjects) | ||
16 | The University of
Sheffield | 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.
