Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities for a Master's Degree in United Kingdom
We compared 143 universities in United Kingdom — typical tuition is ₹6.8 L a year.
Universities143
Typical tuition₹6.8 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹1.7 L – ₹45.1 Llowest course fee
Cities87
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Best Universities for a Master's Degree in United Kingdom
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 143 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
from ₹4.03 L/yrTuition
2Courses
N/AAccepts
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
from ₹8.3 L/yrTuition
2Courses
N/AAccepts
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
from ₹3 L/yrTuition
2Courses
N/AAccepts
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
from ₹2.85 L/yrTuition
1Courses
N/AAccepts
Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
from ₹1.7 L/yrTuition
1Courses
81.5Accepts
London School of Economics and Political Science
City of London, Greater London - Inner London, United Kingdom
from ₹21.9 L/yrTuition
1Courses
9Accepts
Queen Mary University of London
City of London, Greater London - Inner London, United Kingdom
from ₹5.37 L/yrTuition
1Courses
N/AAccepts
University College London
London, England, United Kingdom
from ₹6.13 L/yrTuition
1Courses
29.5Accepts
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
from ₹4.22 L/yrTuition
1Courses
N/AAccepts
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Huddersfield | Huddersfield | — | ₹11.97 L | 5 |
| University of Bath | Bath | — | ₹10.19 L | 3 |
| Anglia Ruskin University | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | — | ₹4.03 L | 2 |
| Nottingham Trent University | Nottingham, England | — | ₹8.3 L | 2 |
| University of Exeter | Exeter | — | ₹8.28 L | 2 |
| University of Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire, England | — | ₹3 L | 2 |
| Abertay University | Dundee | — | ₹17.87 L | 1 |
| Arden University, UK | London | — | ₹22.64 L | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in United Kingdom?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of Huddersfield, University of Bath, Anglia Ruskin University, Nottingham Trent University, University of Exeter. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in United Kingdom?
Across 143 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹6.8 L a year, ranging from ₹1.7 L to ₹45.1 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in United Kingdom?
Heriot Watt University has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹1.7 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
143 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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