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27 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Oxford leads the 27 Languages & Linguistics universities in the United Kingdom at #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). The universities on this list offer 97 matching courses between them.

27 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
OX University of Oxford logo
QS World #4 #2 in United Kingdom Oxford, England, United Kingdom

University of Oxford

Public University · 5 courses in Languages & Linguistics

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GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1096Founded
26,000Students
11,000International
Admissions open
#4 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in United Kingdom
2Top pick
CA University of Cambridge logo
QS World #6 #3 in United Kingdom Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

University of Cambridge

Public University · 7 courses in Languages & Linguistics

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GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1209Founded
24,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#6 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in United Kingdom
3Top pick
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 7 courses in Languages & Linguistics

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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
13Ranked
SO School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London logo
QS World #511 #46 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Public University · 16 courses in Languages & Linguistics

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1916Founded
—Students
—International
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#511 QS World University Rankings 2024
#46 in United Kingdom
20Ranked
EH Edge Hill University logo
#103 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#103 in United Kingdom · by research impact
221,268 citations · h-index 164
22Ranked
YS York St. John University logo
#113 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#113 in United Kingdom · by research impact
86,969 citations · h-index 123

How these universities are ranked

15 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #4 (University of Oxford) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Oxford has the largest research record in this group, with 64,647,014 citations and an h-index of 2,081. 2 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 27 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Oxford, founded in 1096. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 60 bachelor's, 27 master's, 2 diploma and 2 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (60% of courses with a stated intake). School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and University of Oxford the most at USD 44,000; 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

What are the top universities for Languages & Linguistics in the United Kingdom?

University of Oxford (QS World #4), University of Cambridge (QS World #6) 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 Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics in the United Kingdom?

27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in the United Kingdom?

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

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in the United Kingdom?

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, with 16, ahead of York St. John University (13).

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