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York St John University

York, England

  • TEF Silver
  • #91 UK
Not Ranked in QSQS World Ranking
#91UK Ranking
SilverTEF Rating
84%Satisfaction
84.6%Employment
£25,500Avg. Salary

About York St John University

York St John University is a university located in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It holds a Silver TEF rating, recognising teaching that exceeds national expectations.

The university has approximately 12,150 students, with 37% coming from outside the UK. The largest international cohorts come from Nepal, Nigeria, and India.

York St John University currently lists 53 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 28 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate programmes. There are 7 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are excellent: 91% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £25,500, rising to £27,000 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 90%.

York is a medieval walled city repeatedly voted the best place to live in the UK.

Founded1841
Total Students12,150+
Campus TypeSuburban

What is York St John University's Ranking in 2026?

York St John University is ranked #91 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Ranking SystemPosition
QS World University Rankings 2026Not Ranked in QS
Times Higher Education 2026#1001
Guardian University Guide (UK)#105
The Complete University Guide (UK)#91

Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026

What Percentage of Graduates Get Jobs?

84.6% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

84.6%Employed
4.6%Further Study
11.3%Studying & Working
4.1%Unemployed

Salary Progression

Time After GraduationMedian SalaryUK AverageDifference
15 months£25,500£23,460+9%
3 years£24,100£22,172+9%
5 years£27,000£24,840+9%

Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Satisfied Are Students?

Has an 83% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

83%Overall
Teaching Quality86.8%
Learning Resources87.4%
Academic Support89.3%
Assessment84.3%
Organisation76.6%
Student Voice75.4%

Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Many International Students Study Here?

37.1% of students are international, representing 35+ countries. Total international students: 4,510.

4,510International Students
37.1%of Student Body
35+Countries
CountriesStudentsPercentage
Nepal1,52533.8%
Nigeria1,14525.4%
India92520.5%
Pakistan1854.1%
Sri Lanka1804%
United States1102.4%
Ghana902%
Spain551.2%
China451%
Bangladesh200.4%

Source: HESA official data.

Courses at York St John University

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Scholarships for International Students

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Quick Facts

TypeUniversity
Founded1841
Total Students12,150+
International Students37.1%

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