Worried your grades might not quite cut it for your dream uni? Or maybe you just want a couple of safe options you’re very likely to get an offer from? Either way — we’ve got you.

Using acceptance rate data (the percentage of applicants who receive an offer), we can see which universities are the easiest to get into in the UK. Simply put: the higher the acceptance rate, the better your chances.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the easiest universities to get into in the UK, based on the same data used in our hardest universities article — just flipped the other way.

The easiest universities to get into 2026

Aberystwyth University

Acceptance rate: 96.1%

Officially one of the easiest universities to get into in the UK, Aberystwyth is perfect if things haven’t gone exactly to plan. Based on the Welsh coast, it offers a tight-knit student community, stunning sea views, and far less pressure than ultra-competitive unis.

Best for:

• Celtic Studies
• Agriculture & Forestry

University of Roehampton

Acceptance rate: 93.9%

Set on a leafy campus in southwest London, Roehampton gives you London life without London-level entry stress. It’s especially popular with students looking for smaller class sizes and a more relaxed academic environment.

Best for:

• Accounting & Finance
• Humanities & Social Sciences

Bishop Grosseteste University

Acceptance rate: 92.2%

Based in the historic city of Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste is known for its supportive teaching environment and strong education courses. Ideal if you want a quieter student experience without fierce competition.

Best for:

• Childhood & Youth Studies
• Education

University of Portsmouth

Acceptance rate: 89.9%

If you like the idea of seaside living and decent job prospects, Portsmouth is a solid option. It combines high acceptance rates with a lively campus and strong employability focus.

Best for:

• Forensic Science
• IT & Computing
• Childhood & Youth Studies

York St John University

Acceptance rate: 89.4%

York St John offers one of the friendliest student communities in the UK, set in one of the prettiest cities going. It’s also one of the easier universities to get into, making it a popular choice for students wanting balance over pressure.

Best for:

• Accounting & Finance
• Education
• Social Sciences

Leeds Trinity University

Acceptance rate: 89%

You get all the perks of Leeds — big nights out, cheap drinks, loads of students — with lower entry requirements than many city unis. Leeds Trinity is well known for its focus on employability and industry placements.

Best for:

• Accounting & Finance
• Media & Journalism

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Acceptance rate: 88.9%

NTU is one of the UK’s biggest and most popular modern universities. While some courses are competitive, overall acceptance rates remain high compared to Russell Group unis.

Best for:

• Forensic Science
• Land & Property Management
• IT & Building

Newman University Birmingham

Acceptance rate: 88.7%

Newman is a smaller university with a strong sense of community, based just outside Birmingham city centre. It’s ideal if you want a supportive environment with access to a major city.

Best for:

• Business & Management
• Humanities

If you’re still deciding which university to apply to, it might also be worth checking out the most dangerous unis in the UK! If you’re still struggling to apply to these unis, here’s how to get more UCAS points.