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The science of sports originated in antiquity. Ancient Greek doctors at the dawn of human civilization wrote about the effect of physical exercise on the human body, about the connection between health and sports. Nowadays, when sport has become not only a part of the life of a large part of the world's population, but also a multi-billion dollar business, interest in this science is increasing every day.
In the modern sports world, the requirements for professional athletes are constantly growing, sports standards are being raised, the rules and the structure of sports organizations and associations are changing. It constantly requires specialists in the field of sports medicine, sports management, law, marketing, massage. A large number of specialists are required by the fitness industry, which is also actively developing. Coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists, sports marketers will find their use here.
British universities lead the world in sports science teaching. When looking for a university to study abroad in the field of sports and physical education, the best decision would be to choose a university in the UK. This year's ranking of the best universities in Britain in the field of sports science is intended to help applicants in choosing a university and specialization in sports science.
Best sports science universities in Britain 2026 | Complete University Guide
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | Loughborough University |
| 2 | University of Bath |
| 3 | University of Nottingham |
| 4 | University of Birmingham |
| 5 | University of Exeter |
| 6 | University of Leeds |
| 7 | Newcastle University |
| 8 | The University of Edinburgh |
| 9 | Swansea University |
| 10 | Durham University |
| 11 | University of Glasgow |
| 12 | University of Surrey |
| 13 | Aberystwyth University |
| 14 | King's College London, University of London |
| 15 | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
| 16 | University of Portsmouth |
| 17 | Edge Hill University |
| 18 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David |
| 19 | University of Chichester |
| 20 | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| 21 | Lancaster University |
| 22 | Coventry University |
| 23 | University of East Anglia UEA |
| 24 | Liverpool John Moores University |
| 25 | Ulster University |
| 26 | Northumbria University, Newcastle |
| 27 | Hartpury University |
| 28 | University of South Wales |
| 29 | Nottingham Trent University |
| 30 | University of Stirling |
| 31 | Bangor University |
| 32 | University of Lincoln |
| 33 | University of Brighton |
| 34 | University of Aberdeen |
| 35 | University of Worcester |
| 36 | Brunel University of London |
| 37 | Oxford Brookes University |
| 38 | York St John University |
| 39 | Leeds Beckett University |
| 40 | Bournemouth University |
| 41 | St Mary's University, Twickenham |
| 42 | University of Essex |
| 43 | University of Greenwich |
| 44 | University of Gloucestershire |
| 45 | University of Staffordshire |
| 46 | University of Salford |
| 47 | Edinburgh Napier University |
| 48 | University of Hertfordshire |
| 49 | University of Roehampton |
| 50 | Sheffield Hallam University |
