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.
17. University of Liverpool
Climbing several places from last year is the University of Liverpool, which is now the 17th best in the UK. | Adobe Stock
18. Newcastle University
Only slightly behind as the 18th best in the UK is Newcastle University, which is up 17 spots in the overall European rankings. | Adobe Stock
19. University of Nottingham
In contrast, the University of Nottingham slips in the UK 2026 THE World University Rankings, coming in 19th. | Adobe Stock
20. University of York
Just remaining within the top 20 best universities in the UK is the University of York, which is ranked joint as 154 in the European league table for 2026. | Adobe Stock