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505 Best Master's Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 505 Master's programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 43 universities, typically lasting 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Edinburgh.

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How these courses are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College London has the largest research record in this group, with 67,811,539 citations and an h-index of 2,079. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (82), Business & Management (62), Computer Science & IT (61) and Engineering (47). The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 82% are full-time and 35 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (68% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 239 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in the United Kingdom?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Edinburgh (QS World #34) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's 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 long does a Master's course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Master's 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 Master's online with a university in the United Kingdom?

35 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 239, ahead of ifs University College (26).

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