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The UK's Best Universities for Future Nursing ranking offers programs for international students wishing to register and work as a nurse in the UK. The Overseas Nursing Program (ONP) can be integrated as part of the Bachelor's (Hons), Master's in International Nursing Studies by registering with the Council of Nursing Midwives (NMC) to work in the UK . The ONP course includes 400 hours of supervised practice: while studying, international students studying at UK universities are allowed to work 20 hours a week and full time during vacations.
Most nursing education programs last four years, during which time students will study a wide range of science disciplines. Internship in community and health centers will allow students to gain direct experience in the profession. Lectures, tutorials, hands-on exercises and group work will cover every aspect of nursing.
Nursing-to-be graduates find work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and nursing facilities. Professionals in many disciplines have the opportunity to earn lucrative salaries, including some of the highest paid positions in the field:
- Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist
- Research Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Pediatric Nurse
- Orthopedic nurse.
The UK best universities for nursing allow you to choose a prestigious course and master a well-paid, in-demand profession to work abroad.
Best nursing universities in Britain 2026 | Complete University Guide
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Glasgow |
| 2 | The University of Edinburgh |
| 3 | University of Leeds |
| 4 | University of Sheffield |
| 5 | University of Exeter |
| 6 | Queen's University Belfast |
| 7 | University of York |
| 8 | University of Nottingham |
| 9 | Northumbria University, Newcastle |
| 10 | University of Plymouth |
| 11 | University of Manchester |
| 12 | Keele University |
| 13 | University of Southampton |
| 14 | University of Liverpool |
| 15 | Cardiff University |
| 16 | University of Birmingham |
| 17 | Swansea University |
| 18 | Kingston University |
| 19 | University of Surrey |
| 20 | King's College London, University of London |
| 21 | University of Hertfordshire |
| 22 | University of East Anglia UEA |
| 23 | University of Hull |
| 24 | Coventry University |
| 25 | University of Salford |
| 26 | Liverpool John Moores University |
| 27 | University of Lincoln |
| 28 | Ulster University |
| 29 | Oxford Brookes University |
| 30 | University of Chester |
| 31 | Bristol, UWE |
| 32 | University of Brighton |
| 33 | University of Greenwich |
| 34 | University of Portsmouth |
| 35 | Sheffield Hallam University |
| 36 | Edge Hill University |
| 37 | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh |
| 38 | University of East London |
| 39 | Birmingham City University |
| 40 | University of Lancashire |
| 41 | University of West London |
| 42 | University of Staffordshire |
| 43 | University of Derby |
| 44 | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| 45 | University of South Wales |
| 46 | University of Bradford |
| 47 | Leeds Beckett University |
| 48 | University of Dundee |
| 49 | Teesside University |
| 50 | University of Stirling |
