New rankings reveal the best universities in the UK (and it’s not Cambridge or Oxford)

New rankings released by University Compare have revealed the best universities in the UK for 21/22.

As part of their yearly rankings, University Compare has ranked UK universities using reviews from current and past students. 

The reviewers rate many categories: accommodation, course quality, graduate careers, and student social life — they also ask students if they would recommend their university to a friend.

In their 2022 rankings, Loughborough University came out on top, climbing four places from last year’s rankings. They were also ranked highest when it came to course quality and accommodation.

The top 10 universities in the UK

• The best university in Wales is Cardiff Metropolitan University. Whilst, Queen’s University is Northern Ireland’s best and the University of Edinburgh is Scotland’s best.

• Cardiff Metropolitan University was the biggest mover in the top 10, climbing 51 places from 58th last year. 

The Best Universities for Course Quality

1. Loughborough University

2. Open University

3. Nottingham Trent University

The Best Universities for Accommodation

1. Loughborough University

2. University of Exeter

3. Edge Hill University

The Best Universities for Student Life

1. University of Leeds

2. Newcastle University

3. Nottingham Trent University