Best UK Universities for Nursing & Midwifery 2027 — Complete University Guide Rankings

The Complete University Guide ranks universities using HESA, NSS and REF data across entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality and graduate prospects. The University of Glasgow tops the 2027 table with a perfect 100 overall, maintaining an exceptionally strong position for Nursing and Midwifery.

Top 20 — Nursing & Midwifery

Rank	University	Overall	Entry	Satisfaction	Research	Grad Prospects
1	University of Glasgow	100	100	76	69	100
2	University of Leeds	99	69	78	71	98
3	University of Sheffield	99	71	87	77	97
4	University of Plymouth	98	77	78	68	97
5	University of Southampton	98	68	79	64	94
6	Queen’s University Belfast	98	64	81	61	96
7	University of Liverpool	98	61	86	79	95
8	The University of Edinburgh	97	79	80	65	97
9	Cardiff University	97	65	84	64	96
10	University of York	97	64	77	64	94
11	University of Exeter	97	64	76	64	n/a
12	University of East Anglia UEA	97	66	82	66	97
13	King’s College London	97	64	80	64	93
14	Northumbria University, Newcastle	96	61	80	61	99
15	University of Surrey	96	66	79	66	98
16	University of Manchester	96	64	76	64	91
17	University of Nottingham	96	70	76	70	95
18	University of Birmingham	96	65	74	65	96
19	University of Salford	96	57	78	57	97
20	Keele University	96	59	80	59	98

Analysis

A striking feature of the Nursing & Midwifery table is the near-universal employability: graduate-prospects scores typically sit between 93 and 100 across the top tier, reflecting the intense NHS and global demand for registered nurses and midwives.

The 2027 edition sees the University of Glasgow firmly hold the #1 spot with a perfect 100 overall score, backed by an unmatched 100 in Entry Standards and a perfect 100 in Graduate Prospects. The University of Leeds (99) and the University of Sheffield (99) follow closely, with Sheffield boasting an impressive Student Satisfaction score of 87 and strong Research Quality (77).

The top 20 heavily features Russell Group institutions (Glasgow, Leeds, Sheffield, Southampton, Queen’s Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Cardiff, York, Exeter, King’s, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham), highlighting the value of research-backed clinical teaching. However, highly respected post-92 and applied universities like Plymouth (4th) and Northumbria (14th) successfully compete at the very highest level, largely driven by superb student satisfaction and near-perfect graduate employment rates (Northumbria scores 99 in Graduate Prospects).

For international students, nursing and midwifery offer a clear, regulated career pathway with outstanding job security. Applicants should ensure they meet the specific English language requirements (usually IELTS 7.0 for NMC registration) and carefully review NHS clinical placement terms.

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Nursing Rank (2027)	University Name	Agent Scholarship / Pathway Page Link
2	University of Leeds	University of Leeds Pathway Agent Scholarship
3	University of Sheffield	University of Sheffield International Study Centre Agent Scholarship
5	University of Southampton	ONCAMPUS Southampton Agent Scholarship
6	Queen’s University Belfast	Queen’s University Belfast Pathway (INTO) Agent Scholarship
11	University of Exeter	University of Exeter Pathway Agent Scholarship
12	University of East Anglia UEA	University of East Anglia Pathway Agent Scholarship
15	University of Surrey	University of Surrey Pathway Agent Scholarship
16	University of Manchester	The University of Manchester Pathway Agent Scholarship

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