Watch
  • ITV1
  • BBC Two

University Challenge

  • 1962 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Talk
  • 55 seasons
  • 6.2/10

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

Latest: 2025/26 · 2025

View all seasons

Amol Rajan asks the questions as students from across the UK face fiendish tests.

  1. E1. Sheffield v Warwick

    Jul 14, 2025 · 29m

    The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

  2. E2. UCL v SOAS

    Jul 21, 2025 · 29m

    The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

  3. E3. Bath v Southampton

    Jul 28, 2025 · 28m

    The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

  4. E4. Newcastle v Edinburgh

    Aug 4, 2025 · 29m

    Another two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

  5. E5. Manchester v New College, Oxford

    Aug 11, 2025 · 29m

    The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

  6. E6. Cardiff v Bristol

    Aug 18, 2025 · 28m

    The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues with a Severnside derby as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

+31 more episodes — open all seasons to browse every episode.