17 May

What are the UK's Russell Group universities? A full list

The Russell Group is a prestigious association of 24 leading public research universities in the United Kingdom, known for their focus on research and academic excellence.

These universities are renowned for their high-quality education, significant research output, and strong global reputations. The group was established in 1994 to represent their interests and to collaborate on common goals.


These universities are often seen as the UK's equivalent to the Ivy League in the United States, and they play a crucial role in the country's higher education and research sectors.

The members of the Russell Group are:

  1. University of Birmingham
  2. University of Bristol
  3. University of Cambridge
  4. Cardiff University
  5. Durham University
  6. University of Edinburgh
  7. University of Exeter
  8. University of Glasgow
  9. Imperial College London
  10. King's College London
  11. University of Leeds
  12. University of Liverpool
  13. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  14. University of Manchester
  15. Newcastle University
  16. University of Nottingham
  17. University of Oxford
  18. Queen Mary University of London
  19. Queen's University Belfast
  20. University of Sheffield
  21. University of Southampton
  22. University College London (UCL)
  23. University of Warwick
  24. University of York
Source:  https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/study/what-are-the-russell-group-universities-a-full-list/articleshow/110199161.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst