The University of Leicester is a public research university in Leicester, England, United Kingdom. Founded as a civic memorial to those who died in World War I, it is known for strong research output, international collaborations, and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Leicester has a dynamic campus environment with particular strengths in areas such as medicine, archaeology (including work on Richard III), space science, and social sciences.

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is a public research university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive institutions, known for strong teaching and research across humanities, sciences, engineering, law, medicine and more, with a diverse international community.

University of Chester is a public university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is known for its supportive learning environment, strong student satisfaction, and career-focused education. The university has historic campuses and emphasizes employability and professional practice.

Heriot-Watt University is a public research university established in 1821 and granted university status by Royal Charter in 1966. It is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, originally founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh and named after Scottish innovator James Watt and philanthropist George Heriot. The university is known for strong STEM, engineering, business and applied sciences programs, an international outlook, and a focus on industry-relevant education. Heriot-Watt has multiple campuses ? including in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai (UAE) and Malaysia ? and serves a diverse global student body.

The University of Liverpool is a public research university and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group. Known for its strong research output, academic reputation, and global outlook, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across sciences, engineering, medicine, arts, social sciences, and more.

Heriot-Watt University is a public research university established in 1821 and granted university status by Royal Charter in 1966. It is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, originally founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh and named after Scottish innovator James Watt and philanthropist George Heriot. The university is known for strong STEM, engineering, business and applied sciences programs, an international outlook, and a focus on industry-relevant education. Heriot-Watt has multiple campuses ? including in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai (UAE) and Malaysia ? and serves a diverse global student body.