Best universities for African and modern Middle Eastern studies (2026)
9 UK universities teaching African and modern Middle Eastern studies as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of St Andrews Scotland | 63 | £38.5k |
| 2 | University of Oxford Oxford, South East · TEF Gold | 61 | £42.5k |
| 3 | University of Exeter Exeter, South West · TEF Gold | 60 | £36.5k |
| 4 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 53 | £34k |
| 5 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 51 | £36.5k |
| 6 | UCL Camden, London · TEF Silver | 49 | £42.5k |
| 7 | University of Manchester Manchester, North West · TEF Silver | 41 | £32k |
| 8 | SOAS University of London Camden, London · TEF Silver | 41 | £29.5k |
| 9 | University of Westminster Westminster, London · TEF Silver | 35 | £28.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for African and modern Middle Eastern studies?
On our measures University of St Andrews ranks first for African and modern Middle Eastern studies, followed by University of Oxford, University of Exeter, University of Leeds. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's African and modern Middle Eastern studies graduates earn the most?
University of Oxford: typical earnings of £42.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).