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York · QS World #158
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/9
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
York
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of York at a glance
Arden University and University of York both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of York
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
12 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
University of York
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £27,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Management
Economics
Psychology (General)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Accounting
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Marketing
Information Systems & Data Science
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of York
- £27,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of York: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of York?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Economics, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science and Technology & Logistics.
Does Arden University or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of York?
Arden University teaches 2 subject areas that University of York does not, including Human Resource Management and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of York but not at Arden University?
University of York teaches 70 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 62 more.
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