2026 Subject Ranking | University | Entry Requirement(A Level) | IYO^ | Foundation^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Ulster University
| AAB | ||
3 | The University of
Strathclyde | AAB | ||
4 | Queen’s University
Belfast | AAB | ||
5 | Cardiff University | AAB | ||
6 | The University of
Southampton | ABB | ||
7 | The University of
Glasgow | AAB – BBB | ||
8 | University of Bath | AAB | ||
9 | University of
Nottingham | AAA
(A in Chemistry,Biology/Physics/Maths) | ||
10 | University of Dundee | CCC | ||
11 | Newcastle University | AAB | ||
12 | The University of
Manchester | AAB | ||
13 | University of Liverpool | AAB – ABB | ||
14 | Swansea University | ABB – BBB | ||
15 | King’s College London | AAA | ||
16 | University College
London | 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.
