Useful Links
An extra helping hand
The main university league tables in the UK are:
N.B.
You can also purchase guidebooks such as the Good University Guide 2024, which provide a comprehensive guide and overview of all universities in the UK and are similar in format to the FISKE guide.
UK University league tables
When researching the right UK university, it is vital that you have access to as much information as possible. Below we have provided useful links you can utilize to help you make an informed choice and select the perfect UK University for you! These include both international and national rankings as well as broader information you may wish to consider.
The following International rankings will help you research prestigious institutions around the world:
The following International rankings will help you research prestigious institutions around the world:
Other useful tools
Other forms of assessment are used for universities that should also be considered including:
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
assesses the teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes. Universities are awarded either Gold, Silver or Bronze.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF)
is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research, across all disciplines. Assessment is based on the quality of outputs (publications,
Unistats
This is the official website for comparing UK higher education program (course) data.
Other popular comparison websites providing useful resources for students.
UKCISA
Study UK
Dest. of Leavers from Higher Ed.
Prospects
UKCISA
UKCISA is the UK Council for International Student Affairs and is highly recommended for international students. As the UK’s national advisory body supporting international students and those who work with them, they provide advice, guidance and information about all aspects of the international student experience, from immigration and fees to mental health, culture shock and orientation. A very useful page on study and assessment methods in the UK can be found here: Studying in the UK, how does it differ from home?
Study UK
The Study UK website is administered by the British council and is a resource hub for international students interested in studying in the UK.
Destination of Leavers from Higher Education
(DLHE) survey collects information on the activities of students, six months after graduation.
Prospects
Prospects is the UK’s biggest graduate careers website with more than 2.3 million monthly browsers.