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...
7. Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University ranked seventh in Yorkshire and 86th in the UK, with an overall score of 546. | Gary Longbottom
8. University of Bradford
The University of Bradford ranked eighth in Yorkshire and 98th in the UK, with an overall score of 511. | Iconic
9. Leeds Arts University
Leeds Arts University ranked ninth in Yorkshire and 107th in the UK, with an overall score of 485. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. York St John University
York St John University ranked tenth in Yorkshire and 108th in the UK, with an overall score of 480. | Petros Dallas/Google
11. Leeds Trinity University
Leeds Trinity University ranked eleventh in Yorkshire and 125th in the UK, with an overall score of 404. | James Hardisty