Who wouldn’t want to study in a place that can confidently boast some of the oldest and most prestigious universities?
Have you ever wondered why many of your classmates choose to study abroad, especially in Western countries? The answer may be obvious, as young people seek an effective education system that prepares them for the careers of their dreams.
There is no doubt that by choosing to study abroad, you will spend money on quality education. Also, anyone would agree that foreign education is an impressive resume. So why wait? Start your study trip abroad.
Let’s see more details about 10 of the best universities in the UK!
Oxford University
Experience a university with a global reputation for excellence in teaching, exciting student life, and strong links to business and industry. Chosen as the UK’s Best Modern University by QS World University Rankings 2021, Oxford Brookes University is a university campus located in the beautiful and historic city of Oxford. Three campuses are part of the university, connected by the BROOKESbus. The Students’ Union and the many societies on campus help build the united but diverse community for which Oxford Brookes is known. It was ranked in the top 50 universities in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2023.
Oxford Brookes is a diverse and exciting place to study, with students from over 140 countries representing 16% of the student population. It provides an exciting student experience, with an internationally focused atmosphere both academically and socially. With a wide range of events and partnerships, as well as an excellent support system, students can make the most of their university experience.
Ranked in the top 4 universities in the United Kingdom by Teaching (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2021), Oxford Brookes is known for the standard of teaching provided by its faculty. 94% of the research at Oxford Brookes is internationally recognized, by Research Excellence Framework 2014, meaning students are learning from leaders in their field.
Oxford Brookes has excellent results from its graduates, with over 95% of Oxford Brookes students employed or further study within six months of graduating and students having access to professional support throughout their time at the university. To ensure they can achieve their career goals.
Cambridge University
The main fight for the first position is between Cambridge and Oxford; The two have remained at the top since university ranking systems were created. Oxford and Cambridge share a teaching style similar to the rest of the world; It is commonly called the “Oxbridge” style.
Established in 1209, the University of Cambridge was founded by a group of academics who left the University of Oxford, after a conflict with local people. Cambridge has educated 65 Nobel Prize winners, which is the highest number of winners of any university. The University of Cambridge is ranked fifth in the Times Higher Education 2022 world university rankings, ranking among the top 10 universities in the UK and the world on almost every leaderboard.
The institution is no stranger to having some “star-filled” personalities in its former academics and alumni. Some of them include Sir Isaac Newton, Srinivasa Ramanujan (inventor of modern calculus), Charles Darwin, Charles Babbage (who designed the world’s first computer system), Stephen Hawking, 50 Olympic athletes, 15 British prime ministers, and 23 other heads of government, including a Prime Minister of India.
The University of Cambridge offers over 25 undergraduate courses spanning Archeology, Architecture, Law, Medicine, Music, History and more. Nearly 200 graduate programs are also offered, as well as diploma and certificate courses at the University.
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics was founded in 1895 and George Bernard Shaw was one of its founders. Located in Westminster, central London, the school focuses primarily on social sciences. The Times Higher Education currently ranked 32nd among educational institutions worldwide.
Some notable alumni include John F Kennedy, BR Ambedkar, and KR Narayanan, to name a few. Additionally, former British Prime Minister Clement Attlee served on the school’s academic staff from 1912 to 1923.
Master of Human Rights and Politics, Bachelor of Administration with Honors, Master of Economics and Administration, Master of Financial Mathematics, and Bachelor of Economics with Honors, are some of the popular courses among Indian students.
University College London
University College London is one of the top 10 universities in the UK. It was established in 1826, it was the first educational institution to admit both men and women on equal terms. The University has produced 26 Nobel Prize winners and others who have made significant contributions to the worlds of engineering, music, film, television, and government.
The list is part of the world’s elite, including Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Alexander Graham Bell, Ricky Gervais (comedian /actor), all members of the band Coldplay, Christopher Nolan (director of The Dark Knight trilogy), Jonathan Ross (TV host) and David Gower (former captain of the England cricket team). UCL is currently ranked 21st in the world by Times Higher Education.
Among the studies that stand out, we can mention Anthropology, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, English Language and Literature, Global Health, History, Neuroscience, and Psychology.
Imperial College London
Located in London, it is one of the best institutions the UK has to offer, with its 525,233 square meters. Specializing in science, technology, and medicine, it has produced 14 Nobel Prize winners and two Fields Medal winners. Imperial’s origins date back to the 15th century and it was originally affiliated with the Federal University of London. It later became completely independent in 2007. The Times Higher Education Ranking 2022 placed Imperial College London in twelfth place worldwide.
The psychologist C. Lloyd Morgan, computer scientist Ian Bayley, Nobel laureates Geoffrey Wilkinson and Sir Alexander Fleming, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and journalist Anjana Ahuja, are some of the notable alumni.
Among the most popular course applicants are the Master of Strategic Marketing, BEng (Honors) in Computing, MEngg (Honors) in Materials Science and Engineering, and Master of Finance and Accounting.
