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.
13. University of Leeds
The 13th best UK university for 2026 goes to the University of Leeds, which has managed to improve by several places from last year. | Getty / Canva
14. University of Warwick
The next best university in the UK is the University of Warwick, despite being down several places from last year. | Google Maps
15. University of Southampton
Also down several places in the European THE World University Rankings 2026 is the University of Southampton which is placed as the 15th best in the UK, and 129th in Europe. | Adobe Stock
16. Queen Mary University of London
Not far behind as the 16th best in the UK is Queen Mary University of London. | Google Maps