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17 Best Professional Universities in the United Kingdom

Of the 17 Professional universities in the United Kingdom, The Queen's University Belfast ranks highest at #199 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Aston University (QS World #395) and University of Bradford (QS World #531) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 30 courses to choose from.

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City St George's, University of London

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #199 (The Queen's University Belfast) to #531 (University of Bradford); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: The Queen's University Belfast is cited most (6,901,518 citations). 5 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

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

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (11), Education (10), Business & Management (6) and Arts, Design & Architecture (2). The usual length is 3–4 years and 12 weeks. 90% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (9% of courses with a stated intake). Bath Spa University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional in the United Kingdom?

The Queen's University Belfast (QS World #199), Aston University (QS World #395) and University of Bradford (QS World #531) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional in the United Kingdom?

17 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 12 weeks the next most common.

When do Professional courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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

Bath Spa University, with 6, ahead of City St George's, University of London (5).

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