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9 Best Diploma Universities in the United Kingdom

Queen Mary, University of London leads the 9 Diploma universities in the United Kingdom at #110 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Anglia Ruskin University (#82 in United Kingdom) and University of Cumbria (#112 in United Kingdom). The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

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Trinity College Bristol

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Queen Mary, University of London at #110 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Queen Mary, University of London is cited most (14,003,983 citations). 3 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

9 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Social Sciences & Psychology (5), Engineering (3), Languages & Linguistics (2) and Arts, Design & Architecture (2). The usual length is 2 years and 1 Year. 96% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). London Interdisciplinary School offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Diploma?

Queen Mary, University of London (QS World #110), Anglia Ruskin University (#82 in United Kingdom) and University of Cumbria (#112 in United Kingdom) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma in the United Kingdom?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Diploma courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Diploma online with a university in the United Kingdom?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in the United Kingdom?

London Interdisciplinary School, with 8, ahead of Trinity College Bristol (5).

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