5 Best Universities in the UK for Masters

By Gaurav Kandari | Novermber 7, 2024

Top 10 in all UK league tables, 5th for career prospects (Guardian 2024), in the top 10% worldwide (QS 2025), and 2nd safest university city (Complete Guide 2023).

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UEA offers a safe, scenic campus near Norwich, supporting global students from application to alumni. Top employers include Siemens, HSBC, PwC, and Apple.

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Seen as underrated due to its entrance grades being lower than Oxbridge. Provides world-class teaching, innovative research, and a community of 47,000 students from 150+ countries.

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Recognized internationally but perceived as underrated within the UK. Offers a top-tier, diverse, supportive community, first-class facilities, and a multimillion-pound scholarship fund for postgraduates.

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The University of Aberdeen, the UK's fifth oldest, is renowned for career prospects in oil and gas, offering modern facilities, 370+ degrees, and a diverse international student body of over 14,000.

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The University of Manchester, ranked 34th globally and 6th in the UK by QS 2025, is a diverse institution with over 160 nationalities, excelling across 44 subjects in Humanities, Science, and Health.

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