Best Universities for Clubs and Societies 2025

University Clubs and Societies League Table 2025#
We are excited to announce the top 20 best UK universities for clubs and societies, rated by verified students on StudentCrowd!
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Clubs and Societies League Table 2025#

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University of Leeds
A lovely campus. Lots to do, lots of places to eat and a lot of study spaces even beyond the three main libraries.

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The University of Sheffield
An incredible range of facilities on offer ! The campus is green and there is a society for everyone

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University of Birmingham
Great Amazing Place, Excellent Professors, Green & Vibrant Campus, Tons of Events & Chances to Socialise!

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University of Exeter
Truly a beautiful campus with loads of places to work and eat

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Queens's University Belfast (QUB)
A lot of fantastic facilities and clubs, met many great friends and have made many great memories

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University of Strathclyde
Really good campus, very good gym, lots of societies to join and a fun place to be, good library, union is nice, food is decent on campus etc.

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University of Warwick
Student societies are really well organised and make it really eay to get involved and meet new people

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University College London (UCL)
Facilities at UCL are various and capable to meet students' requirements in study. There are also lots of clubs and societies which can meet our needs in living with well being as well as satisfying our needs in seeking professional opportunities.

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University of Southampton
Nice campus very accessible by bus with great internet throughout campus. A wide variety of societies and clubs to join and always something fun to do.

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University of Glasgow
An overall excellent campus experience with a great variety of clubs, societies, and events.

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Loughborough University
Loughborough has the best campus in the UK, with around 130 clubs/ societies related to sport, art, volunteering, entertainment and charity all ran by the student owned student union. The university also has the best rated careers service in the UK, through personal CV/ interview help as well as exclusive seminars.

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Durham University
There's plenty of societies and sports teams to meet people and get involved with your hobbies. There's also plenty of networking opportunities with other people in your field.

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University of Bristol
Lovely campus, with loads of societies and events that you will never fell lonely and bored. Interesting courses and supportive schools.

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University of Nottingham
Overall a very good uni, with a lot of funding for social activities - societies, and for the departments.
University College Dublin
Brilliant atmosphere around campus. Has many different clubs and societies that suit all interests. Very inclusive.
Newcastle University
I absolutely love it here, i think one of the best things at this uni is the clubs and societies, i have meet so many new people due to these and it really does get you involved.

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University of Edinburgh
Very friendly and social university. Campus is beautiful and makes students feel like home away from home. Social activities are taking very seriously and no matter how niche your hobbies are, you’ll find an organized body with similar interests.
University of York
Beyond academics, the university offers a rich variety of extracurricular activities, from student societies to sports, making it easy to find a community and develop well-rounded skills.
Lancaster University
The campus is beautiful with lots of open space and greenery and plenty of amenities including small shops for groceries and supplies, bars with such different atmospheres and places to eat. It is clean and spacious and feels like a little village. The collegiate system makes it feel like there are completely different avenues within the campus, making it much more homely. Great university and outstanding campus.
Cardiff University
I had a great experience so far, the learning quality is very good and the clubs and societies make it easier to meet new people
How were the top 20 universities for clubs and societies decided?#
To calculate this league table, we analysed 32,097 authentic student reviews written on StudentCrowd between May 2023 and May 2025. When students review their university, they give it a rating out of 5 stars for ‘Clubs and Societies’. We used this rating across all universities in the UK to showcase the BEST 20 according to students.
The StudentCrowd Awards 2025 is based 100% on verified students in the United Kingdom, using their ac.uk email address. This includes international students who study in the UK.