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