The new Complete University Guide 2027 has been released.
Each year, the Complete University Guide ranks the top 130 universities based on a number of criteria, including entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality and intensity and graduate prospects in the last year.
Ranking 13th in the UK overall, University of Sheffield took top spot for universities in Yorkshire in the new rankings, released ahead of the new 2026/27 academic year. University of Leeds moved up three spots to 18th overall.
The league tables can help prospective students make informed decisions over which university to attend.
So as students continue to sit those all important A Level exams, here are top 11 best-ranked universities in Yorkshire...
1. University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield ranked first in Yorkshire and 13th in the UK, with an overall score of 797. | Iconic
2. University of Leeds
The University of Leeds ranked second in Yorkshire and 18th in the UK, with an overall score of 773. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. University of York
The University of York ranked third in Yorkshire and 20th in the UK, with an overall score of 763. | Iconic
4. University of Hull
The University of Hull ranked fourth in Yorkshire and 64th in the UK, with an overall score of 590. | Iconic
5. University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield ranked fifth in Yorkshire and 68th in the UK, with an overall score of 579. | Iconic
6. Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University ranked sixth in Yorkshire and 81st in the UK, with an overall score of 556. | Iconic