Top 10 universities in London 2025

Who comes out on top in London? 

While London School of Economics keeps its number one spot for 2025, St George’s is a newcomer to the table jumping one place to number ten in the London rankings this year.

Goldsmiths climbs one places from tenth to ninth. There’s no change for the rest of the top ten, all holding the same position as in 2024. 

To find out more about the top unis in London click on the links below:    

1. 1. London School of Economics
2. 2. Imperial College London
3. 3. UCL (University College London)
4. 4. King's College London
5. 5. University of the Arts London
6. 6. City, University of London
7. 7. Queen Mary University of London
8. 8. University of West London
9. 9. Goldsmiths, University of London
10. 10. St George's, University of London

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Studying in London  

Being the capital, it’s no surprise that London has more universities than any other city in the UK. Although it can be an expensive place to live, there are great public transport routes including cycle paths so you can keep some costs down.  

With its large and diverse population, there’s always something different to see, do or eat, as well as a wide array of green spaces to explore. 

To find out more about studying in London check out our regional guide 

Universities in London 

There are so many different universities in London to choose from, check out our more detailed guide to the top five looking at the location and facilities on offer. To discover more about other university cities and towns, read our city guides.

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