THE World University Rankings 2025 are out, and we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of 50+ AHZ partner universities! This year, the Times Higher Education Rankings featured over 2,000 institutions from 115 different countries. It showcases the high standards of education and innovation in the UK.

So, let’s take a closer look at which UK universities topped the list below:

Ranking	University Name	No. FTE Students	No. of students per staff	International students	Male: Female ration
146	University of York	20,135	15.3	31%	57 : 43
157	Newcastle University	24,885	14.4	26%	53 : 47
168	Lancaster University	15,280	13.8	36%	51 : 49
201–250	Queen’s University Belfast	21,110	16.6	43%	58 : 42
201–250	University of Aberdeen	13,455	15.5	40%	57 : 43
201–250	University of Reading	15,500	15.8	31%	55 : 45
201–250	University of Surrey	13,520	14.4	33%	54 : 46
201–250	University of Sussex	18,250	17.5	34%	55 : 45
301–350	Birkbeck, University of London	7,625	15.1	41%	57 : 43
301–350	Loughborough University	16,420	14.3	25%	40 : 60
301–350	Swansea University	18,360	16.7	23%	48 : 52
351–400	Aston University	13,850	19.5	30%	48 : 52
351–400	Brunel University London	14,630	18.3	46%	45 : 55
351–400	University of Essex	14,915	14.4	43%	54 : 46
351–400	University of Kent	15,875	17	28%	54 : 46
351–400	University of Strathclyde	20,970	16.3	27%	51 : 49
401–500	Bangor University	8,545	15.4	26%	60 : 40
401–500	Heriot-Watt University	10,140	18.8	43%	38 : 62
401–500	Northumbria University	23,705	16.2	23%	56 : 44
401–500	University of Hull	12,625	18.3	31%	55 : 45
401–500	University of Portsmouth	22,700	15.8	32%	48 : 52
401–500	University of Stirling	11,400	19.3	31%	62 : 38
501–600	Keele University	9,855	15.5	17%	61 : 39
501–600	Middlesex University	13,875	17	49%	60 : 40
501–600	University of Bradford	10,230	20.7	38%	56 : 44
501–600	University of Greenwich	19,330	23.9	52%	56 : 44
501–600	University of Huddersfield	13,685	18.5	28%	59 : 41
501–600	University of Plymouth	15,540	16.6	18%	60 : 40
601–800	Coventry University	31,065	14.9	51%	49 : 51
601–800	De Montfort University	22,275	18.3	42%	55 : 45
601–800	Liverpool John Moores University	23,725	18.2	15%	55 : 45
601–800	London Metropolitan University	9,180	22.4	50%	65 : 35
601–800	London South Bank University	14,565	17	38%	56 : 44
601–800	Manchester Metropolitan University	32,145	18	18%	58 : 42
601–800	Nottingham Trent University	34,740	15.1	24%	55 : 45
601–800	Ulster University	18,805	18.3	12%	57 : 43
601–800	University of Hertfordshire	23,060	17.4	54%	48 : 52
601–800	University of Lincoln	14,840	15.1	17%	56 : 44
601–800	University of the West of England	29,680	16.8	29%	52 : 48
801–1000	Birmingham City University	25,145	17.2	28%	63 : 37
801–1000	Glasgow Caledonian University	15,255	24	21%	58 : 42
801–1000	Kingston University	15,800	20.4	44%	59 : 41
801–1000	Robert Gordon University	10,040	19.7	29%	61 : 39
801–1000	Teesside University	15,860	20.6	37%	56 : 44
801–1000	University of Central Lancashire	21,475	15.6	31%	58 : 42
801–1000	University of Roehampton	8,700	19.6	45%	64 : 36
801–1000	University of Salford	20,825	21.3	27%	55 : 45
801–1000	University of Wolverhampton	14,580	16.2	27%	64 : 36
1001–1200	Cardiff Metropolitan University	10,500	18.9	25%	53 : 47
1001–1200	University of Bedfordshire	12,935	26.9	66%	60 : 40
1001–1200	University of East London	14,315	24.7	48%	53 : 47
1001–1200	University of Gloucestershire	6,775	15.2	12%	60 : 40
1201–1500	Canterbury Christ Church University	10,450	17.3	16%	68 : 32
1201–1500	Staffordshire University	11,700	17.2	13%	48 : 52
1201–1500	University of Northampton	10,520	17.4	38%	63 : 37
1201–1500	University of South Wales	16,130	16.5	26%	52 : 48
1201–1500	University of Sunderland	14,080	14.2	46%	61 : 39
1201–1500	University of Winchester	7,435	17.3	12%	67 : 33
1201–1500	University of Worcester	7,300	17	16%	72 : 28
1501+	University of Chester	11,110	19	24%	67 : 33

The impressive standings of AHZ partner universities in the THE Rankings 2025 reflect their exceptional educational quality. It’s the best time to choose your study destination in the UK. For support with your application or further information, contact the AHZ team today!