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Top universities in the East of England 2025
Would you like to study in the East of England? Check out the top unis in the East of England and find out more about the region and its university towns and cities.

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Who comes out on top in the East of England?
2025 sees the University of Cambridge retain its crown, with UEA and Essex keeping their second and third spots. Suffolk goes up one place to fourth while Norwich University of the Arts slips one to fifth.
There鈥檚 no change to the rest of this regional table with all the other universities maintaining their positions from last year.
To find out more about the top unis in the East of England click on the links below:
- 1. University of Cambridge
- 2. University of East Anglia UEA
- 3. University of Essex
- 4. University of Suffolk
- 5. Norwich University of the Arts
- 6. University of Hertfordshire
- 7. Anglia Ruskin University
- 8. University of Bedfordshire
View the East of England Table
Studying in the East of England
The East of England is a large region made up of six counties, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, each with its own distinctive character. Close to London, yet full of picturesque countryside and beautiful beaches, the East of England strikes a great balance between getting away from it all while being close to the action.
To find out more, read our guide to studying in the East of England
University cities and towns in the East of England
Cambridge is one of the main cities in the region and the University of Cambridge is one of the most famous institutions in the world. Occupying pole position in the regional table, the University of Cambridge usually takes first or second place in the university league tables for the UK. Aside from punting on the river, Cambridge also offers museums, pubs, and a music festival.
Norwich is home to two universities including UEA. It鈥檚 a popular place to live as there鈥檚 lots going on in the city and it鈥檚 a short drive to the Norfolk countryside and coast.
Colchester is home to one of the campuses for the University of Essex and is a great place for a night out after studying all day. To find out more about university cities and towns, check out our city guides.
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