The Times Good University Guide 2026

Essential guide to British universities that gives you all the information you need to make the crucial decisions on what to study, where to study, and how much it might cost. Objective and authoritative, it is the best-selling guide to making the right university choice for you.


For more than 30 years The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide has provided the most accurate and up-to-date information about British universities to help choosing which universities to apply to as easy as possible. This definitive guide is designed for those who are applying to start courses in 2026.




Select the right course and university
Compare university performance
Get to grips with the application process
Find the latest rankings by subject
Plus, the lowdown on university life


Written by Zoe Thomas, journalist and education writer, this is the most authoritative guide available. Its university and subject tables inside are the most respected and studied in Britain.