2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | University of Bath
| AAA/A*AB | ||
4 | University of Warwick | A*AA | ||
5 | The London School
of Economics and
Political Science | AAA
(A in Maths) | ||
6 | King’s College London | A*AA | ||
7 | University College
London | AAA | ||
8 | The University of
Edinburgh | ABB | ||
9 | University of Exeter | AAB | ||
10 | University of Bristol | AAA | ||
11 | Loughborough
University | AAB | ||
12 | The University of
Manchester | AAA | ||
13 | City St George’s,
University of London | AAA | ||
14 | University of Leeds | AAA | ||
15 | University of
Birmingham | AAB | ||
16 | Durham University | AAB | ||
18 | University of
Strathclyde | ABB-BBB |
^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.