When applying to study in the UK, certain universities are much happier to provide offers than others. This is not a reflection of quality but rather a distinction of how big course selection and student capacity are on campus.
Learn more below about what UK universities extended the most offers to students each academic year. Begin your UK university application by arranging a free consultation with SI-UK London today.
Top 10 UK Universities with High Acceptance Rates
1. Aberystwyth University – 96.1% (Offers extended to students who apply)
Aberystwyth University is a university in Wales and one of the best in the UK for teaching quality and student experience (Times Good University Guide). Its campus is next to the vast expanse of Cardigan Bay, and 97% of Aberystwyth graduates are in employment or further education 6 months after graduation.
2. University of Roehampton – 93.9%
The University of Roehampton is centrally based in London and offers great academic and language support to international students, who comprise 14% of the student population. Despite being based in London, tuition fees and on-campus accommodation is competitively priced and affordable for all.
3. Bishop Grosseteste University – 92.2%
Located in Lincoln’s historic and beautiful city, Bishop Grosseteste University is one of the UK's biggest providers of teacher education programmes. BGU was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, which is the highest possible rating given to UK universities based on their quality of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes.
4. University of Portsmouth – 89.9%
The University of Portsmouth was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework and, internationally, was ranked in the top 150 of young universities in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2020 and in the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
5. York St John University – 89.4%
York St John University is located in the historic centre of York and 95% of York St John students were in work or further study 15 months after graduating following the Experimental Graduate Outcomes data 2018.
6. Leeds Trinity University – 89%
Leeds Trinity University is located on a beautiful campus six miles from Leeds city centre. The University “pioneered the inclusion of professional work placements with every degree and is one of the UK’s top universities for employability, with 97% of graduates in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes, HESA 2020).
7. Nottingham Trent University – 88.9%
Many Nottingham Trent University subjects are rated in the top 20 of UK universities (Guardian University Guide 2022) and every NTU course has opportunities to gain practical skills and experience. The University received a Gold award in the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework.
8. Newman University, Birmingham – 88.7%
Newman University Birmingham is a small, intimate institution hosting a friendly staff and student community. Small class sizes mean that academic staff can give personal care and attention to each student.
9. University of Exeter – 88.7%
Located in the South West of England, the University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and is ranked amongst the UK’s top universities. It has a vibrant community of over 23,500 students from 130 different countries represented across six academic colleges.
10. St Mary’s University, Twickenham – 88.3%
St Mary’s University is located in West London on a safe and green-friendly campus 30 minutes from the city centre. Students enjoy all the advantages of a perfect location – a personal, self-contained campus community experience in a world renowned city - and the University was ranked as the best University in London for student satisfaction by The Times Good University Guide
Study in the UK
Are you ready to study at a UK university? Begin your UCAS application, or have any of your questions answered about studying in the UK by arranging a free consultation with SI-UK London.
FAQ
All UK universities are recognised worldwide for their excellence and how welcoming they are to international students.
Universities in the north of the UK, as well as the midlands and Scotland and Wales, tend to be cheaper than those universities located in metropolitan cities such as London, Manchester and Leeds. Speak to an SI-UK London consultant who can advise on specific institutions to target with your application.
IELTS is not required to study in the UK, but some form of proof of English language proficiency is. Apart from IELTS, universities in the UK also accept English Language Tests such as the Pearson Test of English (PTE) or TOEFL.
A standard UK Student Visa takes around 15 working days to be processed. However, now that the British government has resumed priority and super priority visas, you can get your visa much quicker. A priority visa takes less than seven days, and a super priority visa takes less than 24 hours to come around.
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