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When it comes to helping people and improving their lives, few careers offer more opportunities than nursing. This route into the medical profession also allows for a lot of specialisation in areas that you find particularly interesting or rewarding. As such, nursing is a popular choice among postgraduate students, and universities across the country provide courses in the subject. If you are considering taking a course in nursing but aren’t sure where to begin your search, we have created this guide to the best universities for nursing to help you find a top institution.
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According to the Complete University Guide’s 2025 league tables, these are the three top ranked overall universities for nursing subject. The rankings are based on a variety of elements including research quality, graduate prospects and more. Having a look at these three institutions would be a good place to start when beginning your search.
Student satisfaction is an important metric to keep in mind when looking for universities, as it can point towards places where other students have enjoyed their time and received a rewarding educational experience. The top ranked university for student satisfaction in nursing was Wrexham University.
Go to: Search nursing courses at Wrexham university
You should also be aware of how the university has ranked for graduate prospects, as this can point towards a university which offers skills and expertise that might help you find a job after graduation. The University of Birmingham was the highest ranked for nursing graduate prospects.
Go to: Search nursing courses at University of Birmingham
For students looking to take a research course in nursing, a university’s research quality is important to note, as it can show which institutions might be able to provide a conducive environment for research. King's College London had the highest ranking for research quality.
Go to: Search nursing courses at King's College London
We have used ranking information from the Complete University Guide’s league tables for these sections. To create the tables, Complete University Guide sources data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the National Student Survey. The Complete University Guide calculates the rankings with its own methodology. The CUG league tables are based on undergraduate data.
Go to: See the 2025 Complete University Guide nursing subject league table
Queen Margaret University has received positive reviews on Whatuni, including four and five-star ratings. Students were happy with the university, with one review stating: "Amazing campus and facilities and really approachable staff."
Go to: Search nursing courses at Queen Margaret University
To find out which other universities in the UK offer nursing courses, please take a look at our useful course finder tool.
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