Oxford is recognized globally for its high-impact research and is consistently ranked as one of the world’s leading institutions. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it holds the #4 position, reaffirming its reputation for academic excellence and research output. As a member of the Russell Group, Oxford continues to excel in diverse research areas and contributes significantly to global advancements.

Cambridge is another powerhouse in research and higher education, ranking #2 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2023. This institution is also part of the Russell Group, and its impact on scientific research and thought leadership spans centuries. Cambridge’s strong emphasis on research innovation and academic rigor keeps it at the forefront of various academic disciplines.

The University is at the cutting edge of global research. A member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Bristol is a top five UK institution for research (THE analysis of REF 2021). It is ranked #61 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

The University campus in Coventry welcomes over 26,500 students from over 150 countries. Warwick has a constant presence in the rankings of the UK's and the world’s greatest universities, and the 2014 Research Excellence Framework placed them 7th among UK research universities.

Imperial is one of the most international universities in the world, with 59% of its student body in 2019-20 being non-UK citizens and more than 140 countries are currently represented on campus. It is ranked #=6 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

UCL has been ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide for graduate employability in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. It is also ranked #8 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

As host to more than 45,000 students from some 156 countries, the University of Edinburgh continues to attract the world’s greatest minds. It is ranked #15 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

The University of Manchester offers over 1,000 degree programmes across the humanities, business, science, and engineering subject areas. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

King's has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It is ranked #37 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

LSE’s academic profile spans a wide range of social science disciplines, from accounting to law, management to social policy. It offers you the opportunity to study the social sciences in an institution with a worldwide academic reputation. It is ranked #56 in QS World University Rankings 2023.