UK universities featured in Global Employability University Rankings 2027

The Times Higher Education Global Employability University Ranking 2027 has identified several UK institutions for their ability to prepare students for the workplace. The ranking, developed by HR consultancy Emerging, is based on feedback from recruiters at major global companies regarding graduates' skills and employment prospects.

The University of Manchester was named among the top five universities in the UK and ranked 50th globally, an improvement from its 56th place position in the 2026 rankings.

Cardiff University secured a position within the top 200 institutions globally, ranking 197th. It was the only university from Wales to appear in the list and placed 14th among UK universities. While Cardiff remains in the top 200, it saw a slight decline of four spots from its 193rd position in the previous year.