Top PHD in Public Policy Colleges & Universities in UK in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#1King's College London logo

King's College London, London

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.7K/Yr (£26,070/Yr)Living$20.8K/Yr (£15,636/Yr)Admission Ph.D Public PolicyIELTS6.5PTE62$34.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(26 Users)Ranked 23 by ARWU in 2022
#2The University of Manchester logo

The University of Manchester, Manchester

England, Uk51%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.9K/Yr (£21,000/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (£8,580/Yr)Admission Ph.D Science, Technology, and In...GRE298IELTS7PTE50$27.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.7/10(38 Users)Ranked 56 by THE in 2026Ranked 35 by QS in 2026
#3University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/Yr (£21,900/Yr)Living$12.9K/Yr (£9,720/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6.5PTE67$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(17 Users)Ranked 80 by THE in 2026Ranked 51 by QS in 2026
#4University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.7K/Yr (£21,600/Yr)Living$11.6K/Yr (£8,694/Yr)Admission Ph.D Global EthicsGRE298TOEFL80PTE60$29K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(27 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#5University of York logo

University of York, York

England, Uk79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.8K/Yr (£23,900/Yr)Living$10.2K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social Policy and Social Wo...TOEFL87PTE61$31.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(12 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#6Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.5K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living$11.5K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D Comparative Politics, Polic...IELTS6.5PTE62$35.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(21 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#7University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.9K/Yr (£18,750/Yr)Living$2.8K/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6PTE58$24.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.7/10(8 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 456 by QS in 2026
#8University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk39%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.7K/Yr (£19,300/Yr)Living$24.8K/Yr (£18,624/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social PolicyIELTS6PTE68$25.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2026Ranked 397 by QS in 2026
#9Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.6K/Yr (£18,500/Yr)Living$19.8K/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Social Policy, SociologyDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE62$24.6K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 501 by THE in 2026Ranked 566 by QS in 2026
#10Alliance Manchester Business School logo

Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester

England, Uk45%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.9K/Yr (£21,000/Yr)Living$11.9K/Yr (£8,927/Yr)Admission Ph.D Science, Technology, and In...GRE298IELTS7PTE50$27.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 46 by Financial Times in 2025