By Ayush Bisht
The United Kingdom is home to numerous renowned universities that attract international students, including those from India. They are known for academic excellence, research facilities, infrastructure, and networking opportunities.
Here is the list of top 6 universities in UK as per QS World University Rankings 2025:
Imperial College London focuses exclusively on science, technology, medicine, and business. The university offers students a cutting-edge research-intensive curriculum and has a 14.3% acceptance rate.
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The University of Oxford is considered the hub of academic brilliance in UK due to the high quality of its educational programs. According to the Research Excellence Framework (REF), Oxford has the largest volume of world-leading research.
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The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world. It has been a favourite among international students for decades due to the variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered.
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University College London is renowned for its high standards and dedication to embracing diversity. It has gained recognition for research and provides numerous scholarships to international students.
The academic structure of the University of Edinburgh is built on 3 Colleges, which contain 21 Schools in total. It is a prestigious member of the League of European Research Universities owing to its excellent research output.
The University of Manchester is one of the best public research universities in the British Isles. It is ranked 35th in the 2017 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, with a 94% employment rate.
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