Three Scottish universities have been named among the UK’s best, according to a new international league table.
Remaining in the top spot globally for a tenth consecutive year is Oxford University, as established by the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
More than 100 universities in the UK were ranked in the annual report, which saw the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London making up the top three.
While no Scottish universities were able to beat some of the more highly placed English institutions, three did establish themselves within the UK’s 21 best universities for 2026.
So without further ado, here are the top 21 universities in the UK - with three in Scotland - according to the 2026 THE World University Rankings.
9. University of Bristol
In ninth place is the University of Bristol, which has also moved up from last year’s ranking. | Adobe Stock
10. University of Glasgow
The second Scottish institution named in the THE World University Rankings 2026 is the University of Glasgow, which just makes it into the top 10. | Adobe Stock
11. University of Birmingham
Just within the top 100 globally, the University of Birmingham has been ranked as the UK’s 11th best university for 2026. | Adobe Stock
12. University of Sheffield
Meanwhile, the University of Sheffield has fallen several places from last year as the 12th best UK university. | Adobe Stock