Best Universities in UK

Universities in the UK are categorized into different types such as redbrick university, ancient university, plate-glass university, and so on.

Ancient Universities: These are the oldest universities in the UK, founded in the medieval and early modern periods. They have long been centers of academic excellence and are often associated with prestige, tradition, and rigorous intellectual standards.

Redbrick Universities: Named after the characteristic red-brick buildings that were constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these universities were established to meet the increasing demand for higher education during the industrial revolution. The term "redbrick" refers not only to the architecture but also to the expansion of higher education to a broader segment of the population.

Plate-glass Universities: Established in the 1960s, these universities are named after their modern, sleek architectural style, often featuring extensive glass construction. These institutions were created to expand access to higher education and provide more specialized vocational programs.

New Universities: These universities, many of which gained university status in the late 20th century, often have more vocational or professional orientations and are typically younger and less steeped in tradition than their ancient or redbrick counterparts.

Here you can view the profile of many top ranking universities and colleges in the United Kingdom:

Russell Group Universities in Top Ranking
This is formed by the largest and best research intensive universities in the country such as Manchester University, University College London,...

Top Universities in UK -Ancient Universities
Ancient universities in the UK are amongst the most famous institutions in the world, such as University of St Andrews, Oxford, Cambridge,...

Red Brick Universities and Rankings
This referred to the large "civic" British institutions that have origins dating back to older medical or engineering colleges...

1994 Group Universities and Rankings
This is formed by smaller research-intensive universities in the nation, including Durham, Loughborough, University of East Anglia,...

N8 Group Universities and Rankings
This is formed by eight major research-intensive universities in Northern England, including Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, York...

Top Modern Universities
Modern Universities referred to the post-1992 institutions such as Coventry, Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University,...

Ranking Profile of top UK universities:

Loughborough University Ranking Profile
Loughborough has won The Times Higher Education 'Best Student Experience poll for five years running (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010). Loughborough University's teacher training has been rated among top 10 in the UK by the Good Teacher Training Guide 2008-09.

Warwick University in World Top Ranking
Warwick is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 institutions by all UK league tables. The Sunday Times University Guide 2012 ranked Warwick as 7th overall in the UK for research, 7th in the UK for highest entry points, 6th for graduate salaries, and 10th for lowest "dropout" rate.

Leicester University World Top Ranking
The University of Leicester is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by QS World University Rankings. It was also named Times Higher Education University of the Year for 2008/9.

Southampton Top International Rankings
The University of Southampton is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2011), one of only 19 UK universities to be ranked among the top 100 in the world.

* For more information please see: UK University Ranking Profile