The London School of Economics and Political Science was ranked as the top university in the UK for a second year in a row, while for the first time in the guide's 32-year history both the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge dropped out of the top three - to a joint fourth.
The University of St Andrews retained its spot in second place in the rankings. It scored highly for the calibre and consistency of the student experience and its research quality.
Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York all ranked among the top 30. Take a look at the rankings below...
.jpeg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=800)
1. London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science ranked first the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | Adobe Stock
2. University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews ranked second in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | PA
3. University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge ranked fourth in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | Submit
4. University of Bath
The University of Bath ranked seventh in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | Adobe Stock
5. University of Bristol
The University of Bristol ranked tenth in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | Canva/Getty Images
6. University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield ranked 13th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 rankings. | National World