Top Private Universities in the United Kingdom
2026 UK Private University Ranking New
What are the top private Universities in the United Kingdom? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 15 private UK higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in the United Kingdom.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Top Private Universities in the United Kingdom
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | The University of Law | Guildford |
| 125 | St Mary's University, Twickenham | Twickenham |
| 129 | The University of Buckingham | Buckingham |
| 138 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Glasgow |
| 140 | Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance | London |
| 142 | Walbrook Institute London | London |
| 143 | Regent's University London | London |
| 151 | The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts | Liverpool |
| 154 | Leeds Arts University | Leeds |
| 155 | Plymouth Marjon University | Plymouth |
| 158 | Richmond American University London | London |
| 159 | Arts University Plymouth | Plymouth |
| 161 | Rose Bruford College | London |
| 163 | European School of Economics | London |
| Un | BPP University | London |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many private universities are there in the United Kingdom?
There are 15 officially chartered, licensed or accredited private UK higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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