51 of NCUK's partner universities have achieved remarkable results in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026
The QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 highlights some of the best universities across Europe, looking at factors like research, academic excellence, international diversity, and overall impact.
The ranking considers several key areas, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, international faculty and student presence, and research impact. And here’s the exciting part—the strong performance of NCUK university partners across these areas reflects their commitment to delivering quality education, driving research, and making an impact on the global academic community.
- The University of Manchester - 9
- University of Bristol - 15
- University of Leeds - 16
- University of Birmingham - 21
- University of Sheffield - 28
- Durham University - 32
- Newcastle University - 36
- Queen Mary University of London - 37
- University of Liverpool - 48
- University of Exeter - 51
- University of Lancashire - 416
- Lancaster University - 65
- Cardiff University - 62
- University of York - 63
- Queen's University Belfast - 70
- University of Reading - 76
- Swansea University - 108
- University of Sussex - 109
- University of Leicester - 125
- Heriot-Watt University - 128
- Oxford Brookes University - 148
- University of Dundee - 168
- Brunel University London - 169
- Aston University - 171
- University of Kent - 183
- University of Essex - 188
- Royal Holloway, University of London - 197
- University of Bradford - 200
- Northumbria University - 201
- Manchester Metropolitan University - 203
- University of Huddersfield - 225
- Bangor University - 233
- University of Portsmouth - 233
- Kingston University London - 238
- University of the West of England – UWE Bristol - 249
- Liverpool John Moores University - 272
- University of Salford - 323
- University of Westminster - 332
- De Montfort University - 332
- Keele University - 334
- Robert Gordon University - 336
- Sheffield Hallam University - 358
- London South Bank University (LSBU) - 365
- Leeds Beckett University - 410
- Harper Adams University - 452
- London Metropolitan University - 421
- Liverpool Hope University - 701-900
- Falmouth University - 701-900
- University for the Creative Arts - 701-900
- The University of Law
- Norwich University of Arts
NCUK’s pathway programmes give students a clear route to some of the world’s leading universities, helping them prepare for life and study abroad. Seeing NCUK’s university partners perform so strongly in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 makes us incredibly proud.
As Holly Searson, Head of University Partnerships at NCUK, shared, this achievement reflects the excellence of NCUK’s partner universities and the incredible opportunities they offer to students around the world.
At MIE Pathways, we’re proud to be part of this global NCUK community. Our partnership opens doors for Bangladeshi students to pursue their academic goals at leading universities while gaining the knowledge, confidence, and experience they need for their next chapter.
We’re excited to see where our students take these opportunities next.