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14 Best Public Data Science Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Manchester tops our list of 14 Public Data Science universities in the United Kingdom at #35 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of York (QS World #169) and University of Strathclyde (QS World #251). Across the whole list there are 19 courses to choose from.

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

University of Manchester

Public University · 4 courses in Data Science

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
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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #35 (University of Manchester) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Manchester has the largest research record in this group, with 29,584,860 citations and an h-index of 1,246. 3 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

The split is 14 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (1) 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: 13 master's and 4 bachelor's. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 75% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (64% of courses with a stated intake). University of Manchester offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Public Data Science?

University of Manchester (QS World #35), University of York (QS World #169) and University of Strathclyde (QS World #251) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Data Science in the United Kingdom?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Data Science course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Public Data Science courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Data Science online with a university in the United Kingdom?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Data Science courses in the United Kingdom?

University of Manchester, with 4, ahead of Aston University (3).

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