Best universities for Slavic studies (2026)
6 UK universities teaching Slavic 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 | 61 | £38.5k |
| 2 | University of Oxford Oxford, South East · TEF Gold | 59 | £42.5k |
| 3 | UCL Camden, London · TEF Silver | 51 | £42.5k |
| 4 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 49 | £29k |
| 5 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 42 | £36.5k |
| 6 | Queen Mary University of London Tower Hamlets, London · TEF Silver | 38 | £31k |
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 Slavic studies?
On our measures University of St Andrews ranks first for Slavic studies, followed by University of Oxford, UCL, University of Glasgow. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Slavic studies graduates earn the most?
University of Oxford: typical earnings of £42.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).