The respected annual guide, compiled by The Sunday Times, provides rankings for all UK universities, giving an overview of higher education in Britain. It includes profiles on 135 universities.
We’ve studied the data available to compile a Scottish version of the league table – you can see it by flicking through our picture gallery.

9. Heriot-Watt University
Scotland Ranking - 8. National Ranking - 51. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. Heriot-Watt University is the eighth-oldest higher education institute in the UK. Photo: Third Party

10. Edinburgh Napier University
Scotland Ranking - 9. National Ranking - 59. Edinburgh Napier was the only Scottish university to be shortlisted for the 2022 Times Higher Education’s prestigious University of the Year award. Photo: Third Party


12. University of Stirling
Scotland Ranking - 11. National Ranking - 63. Founded by royal charter in 1967, it is built within the walled Airthrey Castle estate. Photo: Third Party