What universities in the UK, besides Oxford and Cambridge, are considered elite? Is there any Ivy League bigger than these two schools?

As per some experts, given below is the non-exhaustive list of the UK universities that are good besides Oxford and Cambridge. This list is based on international recognition, research excellence and employer reputation.
- Imperial College
- London School of Economics
- University College London
- King’s Colleg
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