You’ll have loads of courses and unis to pick from across this region – so you’ll need our help to narrow down your choices!
Updated: 30 Jun 2026
The South East of England is known for being home to the capital of England (London, of course), miles of beaches, world-famous unis and amazing nightlife and graduate opportunities. This region really has it all for students, so it’s no wonder you’re thinking about studying here. We get it though – there’s a lot of choice. Using Complete University Guide’s 2027 league tables, we’ve picked out the best unis the region has to offer based on criteria important to you, so you can find the perfect uni.
As London is included in this region, there are loads of unis to choose from. You’ll find internationally famous unis such as the University of Oxford, University College London and the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. You’ll also find a lot of unis that are loved by their students, including St. Mary’s University Twickenham, London Metropolitan University, Imperial College London, the University of West London, the University of Chichester and the University of Buckingham.
University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is well known for its excellent teaching standards and hands-on approach to learning. Undergraduate courses at Surrey equip students with the transferable skills and knowledge required for personal development and professional success in specialist fields.
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University of Oxford
With a history dating back to 1096, the University of Oxford has had plenty of time to build an international reputation for excellence, and it has certainly succeeded in doing so. The uni is able to be highly selective thanks to its appeal to students worldwide, and the research coming out of the uni is some of the best in the world. The University of Oxford offers its students state-of-the-art facilities on one of the world’s oldest university campuses.
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University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a member of the Russell Group, a collective of universities that are well-known for their research quality. As you might expect with its history and reputation, the University of Oxford is one of the best out there for research – it even came top of the list in South East England for research quality.
University of Oxford
Having already been featured in this article twice before, it's no surprise to see that the University of Oxford was crowned best university in South East England. Congratulations!
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