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28 Best Science Bachelor's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

9 Science bachelor’s degrees in the United Kingdom are ranked for 2026 for students comparing where to study next. This is for applicants choosing between public universities and checking which options publish tuition before applying.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

28 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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OX University of Oxford logo

University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yr
Founded
1096
2
CA University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yr
Founded
1209
3
IM Imperial College London logo

Imperial College London

London, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 80 QS World #2 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 31,500 – GBP 42,500/yr
Founded
1907
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UC University College London logo

University College London

London, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 78 QS World #9 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 28,000 – GBP 38,000/yr
Founded
1826
5
MA University of Manchester logo

University of Manchester

Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 75 QS World #34 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yr
Founded
1824
6
BS Bath Spa University logo

Bath Spa University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
UB University of Brighton logo

University of Brighton

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
8
CU Coventry University logo

Coventry University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
9
UD University of Dundee logo

University of Dundee

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
12
UH University of Huddersfield logo

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Science?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Science cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Science abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Science at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Science at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Science at these universities is an undergraduate route for students who want a first degree in the subject. It suits applicants planning to start university study, whether they want a broad science base or a more focused degree path.

The options differ in ways that matter for the decision. All are public universities, but only Oxford and Cambridge have city details and published tuition in GBP, with Oxford at 29,500 and Cambridge at 29,000; the other universities do not show tuition figures in the facts provided, so confirm fees directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the exact Science programme title, the tuition fee for your chosen university, and the campus location if that matters to you. You should also confirm entry requirements, application deadlines, course length, and any visa or document requirements with the university, because those details are not included here.