2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | (IYO^) | (Foundation^) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Loughborough
University | AAA | ||
2 | University of
Cambridge | A*AA | ||
3 | The University of
Sheffield | AAA/A*AB
(B above in Math) | ||
4 | University of Bath | A*AA
(A in Math and
Physics) | ||
7 | University of
Nottingham | AAA | ||
8 | Lancaster University | AAA | ||
9 | University College
London | AAB | ||
10 | Manchester School of
Architecture | AAA
(A in Math) | ||
11 | University of Liverpool | AAA | ||
12 | Queen’s University
Belfast | AAB | ||
13 | University of Dundee | BBB | ||
14 | Newcastle University | AAA | ||
15 | Oxford Brookes
University | ABB | ||
16 | University of Plymouth | BCC | ||
17 | University of Reading | 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.
