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Top 25 Higher education institutions based in the United Kingdom

RevenueBase identified 79 company matches for higher education institutions associated with the United Kingdom as of November 2026 and tracks 144,816 professional contacts across them, including 47,971 with verified work emails. London is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for higher education institutions associated with the United Kingdom, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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The 25 largest higher education institutions based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 79 company matches for higher education institutions based in the United Kingdom, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
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1Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+18,860 contacts →

Exact match

“UCL (University College London) is London's leading multidisciplinary university, ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings.”

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2Exact matchManchester, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+15,174 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility.”

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3Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00014,928 contacts →

Exact match

“King’s College London is amongst the top 35 universities in the world and 5th best in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious…”

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4Exact matchBirmingham, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00011,370 contacts →

Exact match

Recorded description not available.

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5Exact matchLeeds, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00010,816 contacts →

Exact match

“Leeds is among the top ten universities for research power in the UK.”

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6Exact matchSheffield, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0008,454 contacts →

Exact match

“We’re a Russell Group research university with a global reputation for excellence.”

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7Exact matchCardiff, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0007,528 contacts →

Exact match

“Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd yn brifysgol uchelgeisiol ac arloesol a chanddi weledigaeth feiddgar a strategol, ac mae mewn prifddinas hardd a ffyniannus.”

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8Exact matchCoventry, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0007,229 contacts →

Exact match

“We’re a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards.”

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9Exact matchBelfast, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0005,270 contacts →

Exact match

“Queen's University Belfast has a record of academic achievement which stretches back more than 150 years.”

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10Exact matchDurham, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0005,044 contacts →

Exact match

“A leading UK university.”

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11Exact matchLoughborough, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0004,664 contacts →

Exact match

“Loughborough University is a fantastic place to work and study.”

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12Exact matchLancaster, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0004,324 contacts →

Exact match

“Lancaster University is a leading higher education and research institution in north-west England and one of the largest employers in the area.”

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13Exact matchNorthern Ireland, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0004,157 contacts →

Exact match

“Recognised as University of the Year 2024!”

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14Exact matchCambridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0004,091 contacts →

Exact match

“Contact:+44 (0)1245 686868 Apply: aru.ac.uk/apply ARU is an innovative global university with students from 185 countries coming to study with us on campuses in Cambridge…”

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15Exact matchCanterbury, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0003,217 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Kent has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research.”

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16Exact matchWolverhampton, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,703 contacts →

Exact match

“Opportunities for students have been at the heart of our mission for over 190 years.”

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17Exact matchBournemouth, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,674 contacts →

Exact match

“Welcome to BU.”

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18Exact matchBradford, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,304 contacts →

Exact match

“Bradford has always been a forward-thinking, modern and student orientated University with a thriving and vibrant student community.”

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19Exact matchNorthampton, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,057 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Northampton is a higher education establishment situated in the heart of England and offers various subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including…”

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20Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,547 contacts →

Exact match

“A world-class research and teaching institution, and a vibrant centre of academic excellence.”

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21Exact matchYork, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,052 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1841, York St John University has been teaching people from across the world for 180 years and is now one of the top 20 universities in the UK for student satisfaction.”

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22Exact matchChichester, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000895 contacts →

Exact match

“The University of Chichester aims to be a socially responsible university that is recognised internationally, significant nationally, important regionally and vital locally - not…”

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23Exact matchIpswich, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000704 contacts →

Exact match

“Voted University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, the University of Suffolk takes the best traditions in higher education and aligns them with the modern…”

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24Exact matchLondon, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500230 contacts →

Exact match

“Here at QA Higher Education, we work hard to empower staff, students and universities to achieve their greatest ambitions.”

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25Exact matchOxford, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000205 contacts →

Exact match

“Jesus College combines academic excellence in teaching and research with an informal, vibrant, and supportive community.”

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Higher education institutions based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
33.1%Verified-email coverage
1833.1Average contacts per company
201-500Median size (employees)
25.3%Largest-city concentration · London
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Companies by employee count

1-10
12
11-50
15
51-200
10
201-500
6
501-1,000
6
1,001-5,000
18
5,001-10,000
7
10001+
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Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Kingdom, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Kingdom, over 79 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United Kingdom whose business descriptions match “higher education institutions” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 47,971 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “higher education institutions”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many higher education institutions are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 79 company matches for higher education institutions associated with the United Kingdom as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

UCL tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most higher education institutions?

London leads with 20 company records, followed by Oxford (8) and Cambridge (3).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 47,971 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 79 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.