2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Imperial College
London
| A*A*A
(A* in Maths, Physics)
#ESAT | ||
2 | University of
Cambridge | A*A*A
(A* in Maths/Further Maths)
#ESAT | ||
3 | University of Oxford | A*A*A
(A* in Maths, Physics/Further Maths) #PAT | ||
4 | University of Bristol | A*AA
(A* in Maths) | ||
5 | University of Bath | A*A*A
(A* in Maths) | ||
6 | The University of
Sheffield | A*AA
(A* in Maths) | ||
7 | University of Leeds | A*AA
(A* in Maths) | ||
8 | The University of
Southampton | A*AA
(A in Maths/Physics) | ||
9 | University of
Birmingham | AAA
(A in Maths) | ||
10 | Loughborough
University | A*AA
(A* in Maths/Physics) | ||
11 | University of
Nottingham | A*AA
(A in Maths,Physics/Further Maths) | ||
12 | University of Liverpool | AAB | ||
13 | The University of
Manchester | A*A*A | ||
14 | University of
Strathclyde | AAB – BBB | ||
15 | The University of
Glasgow | AAA |
^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.
