University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
from ₹3 L/yrTuition
2Courses
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Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities for a PhD Degree in United Kingdom
We compared 24 universities in United Kingdom — typical tuition is ₹12.49 L a year.
Universities24
Typical tuition₹12.49 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹3 L – ₹45.1 Llowest course fee
Cities17
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Best Universities for a PhD Degree in United Kingdom
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 24 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
Queen Mary University of London
City of London, Greater London - Inner London, United Kingdom
from ₹5.37 L/yrTuition
1Courses
N/AAccepts
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
from ₹3.53 L/yrTuition
1Courses
N/AAccepts
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire, England | — | ₹3 L | 2 |
| Brunel University | London | — | ₹12.87 L | 1 |
| CITY, University of London | London | — | ₹10.56 L | 1 |
| Queen Mary University of London | City of London, Greater London - Inner London | — | ₹5.37 L | 1 |
| Swansea University | Swansea | — | ₹3.42 L | 1 |
| Teesside University | Middlesbrough | — | ₹9.7 L | 1 |
| University of Hull | Kingston upon Hull | — | ₹15.52 L | 1 |
| University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland | — | ₹3.53 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 Hertfordshire, Brunel University, CITY, University of London, Queen Mary University of London, Swansea University. 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 24 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹12.49 L a year, ranging from ₹3 L to ₹45.1 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in United Kingdom?
University of Hertfordshire has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹3 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
24 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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