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2 Best Media & Communication Universities in England

Imperial College London leads the 2 Media & Communication universities in England at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Manchester (QS World #35). The universities on this list offer 6 matching courses between them.

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

University of Manchester

Public University · 5 courses in Media & Communication

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

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #35 (University of Manchester); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Imperial College London is cited most (42,952,487 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 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 Manchester, founded in 1824. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 master's and 1 bachelor's. 100% are full-time. University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 5 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 Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 47,000. 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 Media & Communication?

Imperial College London (QS World #2) 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 Media & Communication 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 Media & Communication in England?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in England?

University of Manchester, with 5, ahead of Imperial College London (1).

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