1, Oxford University: the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest institution of higher education in the world. Since 1902, Oxford University has also established Rhodes Scholarship for undergraduates all over the world.

2. Manchester University: One of the famous "red brick universities" in Britain, with the largest student union in Britain.

3. King's College London: One of the oldest universities in Britain, with the oldest law school in Britain.

4. Cambridge University: One of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world and one of the top universities in the world.

5. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE): a top university focusing on social sciences, with the strongest political, economic and sociological research strength in the world.

6. Imperial College London, London: A top university with major in engineering and natural sciences, which is famous for its outstanding performance in engineering, medicine, commerce and finance.

7. University College London (UCL): One of the largest universities in Britain, with a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, engineering, business and humanities.

8. University of Edinburgh: The oldest university in Scotland with a long history and outstanding academic strength.

Characteristics of British universities:

1 has a long history: British universities have a long history, and many universities have a history of hundreds of years, such as Oxford University and Cambridge University. These universities were once one of the top universities in Europe and even the world in history, and made important contributions to the development of human civilization.

2. Complete disciplines: British universities have a wide range of disciplines, from humanities and social sciences to natural sciences, from engineering technology to medical care, and they have outstanding performances in various fields.

3. High teaching quality: British universities have high standards in teaching quality, focusing on cultivating students' independent thinking ability and practical ability. At the same time, British universities also have excellent teachers, many of whom are experts and scholars in their respective fields.

4. Strong scientific research strength: British universities also have strong scientific research strength, and many universities have excellent research results and innovation capabilities in various fields. The scientific research achievements of these universities have not only made important contributions to the development of human civilization, but also provided strong support for the economic and social development of Britain.

5. Internationalization of students: British universities attract international students from all over the world. These students brought different cultural backgrounds and knowledge systems, and formed a diversified academic atmosphere.