The best and worst universities in Scotland have now been revealed in the 2025 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
After being named the best university in the UK last year, St Andrews has slipped to second place with the London School of Economics and Political Science surpassing it in this year’s rankings.
Based on factors including entry standards, degrees awarded, staff to student ratio and overall satisfaction rates, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide ranks institutions from the best to the worst.
Here are the 14 best and worst universities in Scotland according to the 2025 Good University Guide.
9. Edinburgh Napier University
In ninth place is Edinburgh Napier University, another institution located in the capital. Known for industry focused courses, in the UK rankings it comes in as number 59 – up one place from last year. | Google Maps
10. Robert Gordon University
Finishing off the top ten is Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Attracting a high number of students over the age of 21, it has climbed up one place in national Good University Guide ranking. | AdobeStock
11. University of Stirling
Among Scotland’s best universities, Stirling comes in at number 11. Located on a picturesque campus, the University of Stirling has fallen ten places in the national Good University Guide rankings since last year. | silviaanestik - stock.adobe.com
12. Abertay University
Known for its innovative video games courses, Abertay University sits at number 12 in the Times and Sunday Times’ 2025 rankings which is up one place from last year. | Google Maps