Best universities for Food sciences (2026)
8 UK universities teaching Food sciences 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 | Queen's University Belfast Northern Ireland | 63 | — |
| 2 | University of Reading Wokingham, South East · TEF Silver | 61 | £36k |
| 3 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 56 | £34k |
| 4 | Abertay University Scotland | 53 | £32.5k |
| 5 | University College Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 49 | £28k |
| 6 | Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff, Wales | 45 | £28k |
| 7 | Teesside University Middlesbrough, North East · TEF Gold | 42 | £28k |
| 8 | Reaseheath College Cheshire East, North West · TEF Bronze | 32 | £21.5k |
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 Food sciences?
On our measures Queen's University Belfast ranks first for Food sciences, followed by University of Reading, University of Leeds, Abertay University. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Food sciences graduates earn the most?
University of Reading: typical earnings of £36k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).