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3 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in England

University of Cambridge tops our list of 3 Economics & Public Policy universities in England at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). Across the whole list there are 26 courses to choose from.

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QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 23 courses in Economics & Public Policy

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
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#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #35 (University of Manchester); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University College London is cited most (67,811,539 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University College London is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 22 master's and 4 bachelor's. University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Cambridge the most at USD 43,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in England for Economics & Public Policy?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Economics & Public Policy in England?

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 Economics & Public Policy in England?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in England?

University of Manchester, with 23, ahead of University of Cambridge (2).

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