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37 Best Law Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge leads the 37 Law universities in the United Kingdom at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Bristol (QS World #51). The universities on this list offer 96 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked
UB University of Bolton logo
#105 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Bolton

Public University · 4 courses in Law

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#105 in United Kingdom · by research impact
200,620 citations · h-index 181
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31Ranked
LT Leeds Trinity University logo
#127 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Leeds Trinity University

Public University · 12 courses in Law

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
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#127 in United Kingdom · by research impact
37,359 citations · h-index 90
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How these universities are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 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

37 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 73 bachelor's, 10 master's, 3 foundation and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). Leeds Trinity University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 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 43,000. 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 Law?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Manchester (QS World #35) and University of Bristol (QS World #51) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Law 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 Law in the United Kingdom?

37 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Law courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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