Written by This CUG subject table covers IT, information systems and related computing pathways (distinct from the separate Computer Science table). Only 18 universities are ranked in the published 2027 table, so all 18 are presented. The University of Surrey leads with 100 overall.
Full Ranking (18 universities) — Information Technology & Systems
| Rank | University | Overall | Entry | Satisfaction | Research | Grad Prospects |
| 1 | University of Surrey | 100 | 75 | 82 | 82 | 90 |
| 2 | University of Reading | 96 | 79 | 76 | 79 | n/a |
| 3 | Sheffield Hallam University | 94 | 82 | 78 | 64 | 84 |
| 4 | Queen’s University Belfast | 94 | 80 | 72 | 83 | 86 |
| 5 | Northumbria University, Newcastle | 91 | n/a | 86 | 70 | 80 |
| 6 | University of East London | 90 | 74 | 70 | 71 | n/a |
| 7 | University of Hertfordshire | 86 | 73 | 74 | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Ulster University | 85 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 80 |
| 9 | University of Huddersfield | 84 | 74 | 78 | 69 | 64 |
| 10 | Birmingham City University | 83 | 60 | 90 | 75 | 68 |
| 11 | Manchester Metropolitan University | 82 | 72 | 82 | 71 | 66 |
| 12 | Glasgow Caledonian University | 81 | 100 | 78 | 61 | 70 |
| 13 | Coventry University | 75 | 65 | 84 | 69 | 74 |
| 14 | University of South Wales | 74 | n/a | 68 | 70 | 50 |
| 15 | University of Greater Manchester | 70 | 67 | 85 | 38 | n/a |
| 16 | Middlesex University | 64 | 66 | 74 | 69 | 44 |
| 17 | University of Greenwich | 56 | 60 | 79 | n/a | n/a |
| 18 | De Montfort University | 56 | 57 | 75 | n/a | 62 |
Analysis
Information Technology & Systems is a subject where post-92 universities and applied providers have a very strong presence, though established research universities also feature prominently at the top. The University of Surrey leads the 2027 table with a perfect 100 overall score and tops the Graduate Prospects indicator (90) among institutions with available data. The University of Reading follows closely at 2nd (96), while Sheffield Hallam (94) and Queen’s University Belfast (94) round out the top tier.
A major shift in the 2027 edition sees the University of Reading and the University of East London jump into the top rankings. Student satisfaction is exceptionally high among specific providers, notably Birmingham City University (90), Northumbria (86), and the University of Greater Manchester (85). Entry standards vary widely but peak at Glasgow Caledonian (100). Meanwhile, some universities that previously ranked highly (such as Portsmouth) are now listed among those with insufficient data for this specific metric.
Note the 18-university limit: many prominent research universities (UCL, Leeds, Sheffield, Loughborough, Essex) are listed as having courses but “insufficient data to be included,” because they return their computing provision under the separate Computer Science category instead. For international students seeking vocational, employability-focused IT degrees with strong placement links, this table is highly relevant and offers excellent guidance.
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The following table highlights the top UK universities for Information Technology & Systems based on the Complete University Guide 2027 rankings, matched with their corresponding “Agent Scholarship” or pathway opportunities. Eligible international students can apply through these links to secure exclusive corporate scholarships.
| Information Technology & Systems Rank (2027) | University Name | Agent Scholarship / Pathway Page Link |
| 1 | University of Surrey | University of Surrey Pathway Agent Scholarship |
| 2 | University of Reading | ONCAMPUS Reading Agent Scholarship |
| 4 | Queen’s University Belfast | Queen’s University Belfast Pathway (INTO) Agent Scholarship |
| 9 | University of Huddersfield | University of Huddersfield London Agent Scholarship |
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