The United Kingdom is home to stunning architecture and buildings, including the Clyde Auditorium, the Sage Centre, the Royal Liver Building, national cathedrals, and many other marvellous structures.
It is, therefore, no wonder that you want to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture in the UK. But which are the best universities for future architects like you?
We’ve looked at the latest rankings to find out:
1. QS Rankings 2021: Best Architecture universities in the UK
- University College London (UCL)
- University of Cambridge
- Manchester School of Architecture
- The University of Sheffield
- Cardiff University
- Loughborough University
- Newcastle University
- Oxford Brookes University
- University of Bath
- The University of Edinburgh
Check out the full ranking on TopUniversities.com.
2. World University Rankings 2022: Best Architecture universities in the UK
- University of Cambridge
- UCL
- The University of Edinburgh
- Lancaster University
- The University of Manchester
- The University of Sheffield
- University of Glasgow
- University of Nottingham
- University of Leeds
- University of Exeter
See other top-ranked architecture schools on TimesHigherEducation.com.
Here are other UK architecture schools we recommend:
Find Architecture Masters in the UK
Student reviews of the best Architecture universities in the UK
You shouldn’t choose a university abroad only based on rankings. Often times, student review can offer a more detailed and relevant overview of what’s it like to study at a certain educational institution.
Many university pages on our portals (e.g. Bachelorsportal, Mastersportal) include this type of review. Here are a few examples:
Loughborough University
“This University was well equipped to provide me with the skills and knowledge that I need to develop a successful career. It has excellent facilities and the teaching staff are attentive and really care about you and the subject that they teach. The facilities on campus and online are also great.”
Newcastle University
“I am highly satisfied with my academic experience by far. I feel like I am given the opportunity not only to learn valuable things, but I am also encouraged to think independently and critically.”
Durham University
“Overall, I think the university is great, I’ve really enjoyed my experience there. It’s located in a beautiful city, with great, modern university buildings/ resources. I love the collegiate system, it really allows you to feel like you’re part of a community, and you can get involved with societies and sports at both college and university level.”
The University of Manchester
“I think my university is one filled with many opportunities to develop, including society committee members, volunteering and travelling abroad. Moreover, the careers service and friendly staffs at the university make you feel at home no matter where you are from in the UK or in the world.”
University of Glasgow
“The University of Glasgow is a wonderful place to study. The campus is gorgeous, and the city music and nightclub scene are very fun. The university also has hundreds of societies which makes it easy to make friends with similar interests.”
