Best universities in the UK for arts and humanities degrees 2026
Discover the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for the best schools for arts and humanities in the UK 2026.This list of universities reveals the top-ranked 84 institutions for arts and humanities including languages, literature and linguistics; history; philosophy; theology; architecture; archaeology; and art, performing arts and design, offering prospective students insights into the highest-ranking universities in the field.Universities across the UK are evaluated based on teaching, research, and international outlook.THE’s respected rankings use a robust methodology, created by the in-house data team, relied upon by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.