The Lancashire uni ranked top of 12 North West universities in The Complete University Guide

The Complete University Guide has released its league tables that rank the best universities in the UK overall.

Twelve universities on the list are based in North West - here are their overall scores and rankings.

Lancaster University took the top spot for universities in our area.

It is ranked 10th in the UK, maintaining its position from last year.

Each year, the Complete University Guide publishes its UK university and subject league tables to help prospective students make informed choices about their future, including those weighing up late decisions or exploring Clearing options.

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