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49 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London leads the 49 Computer Science & IT universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6). Across the whole list there are 177 courses to choose from.

49 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
32Ranked
LM London Metropolitan University logo
#98 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#98 in United Kingdom · by research impact
330,592 citations · h-index 205
34Ranked
UB University of Bolton logo
#105 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#105 in United Kingdom · by research impact
200,620 citations · h-index 181
35Ranked
UG University of Gloucestershire logo
#106 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#106 in United Kingdom · by research impact
192,851 citations · h-index 171
37Ranked
UC University of Cumbria logo
#112 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#112 in United Kingdom · by research impact
110,805 citations · h-index 142
40Ranked
LT Leeds Trinity University logo
#127 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#127 in United Kingdom · by research impact
37,359 citations · h-index 90

How these universities are ranked

21 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,607,071 citations). 4 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

49 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (4) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Oxford, founded in 1096. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 103 bachelor's, 61 master's, 1 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 93% are full-time and 11 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake). Aston University offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 44,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Computer Science & IT?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Oxford (QS World #4) and University of Cambridge (QS World #6) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in the United Kingdom?

49 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in the United Kingdom?

11 of these courses are listed as online.

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