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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

York

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). London Metropolitan University is ahead on established, international, scholarship.

London Metropolitan University vs University of York at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University of York both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £27,500 at University of York: London Metropolitan University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £27,250 at University of York: London Metropolitan University is about £7,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 23 and London Metropolitan University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 14 and London Metropolitan University in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
#158
#601
THE World
#154
#100
Guardian UK
#20
1848
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London Metropolitan University

University of York

85.5%
87.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,900
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
18.6%

International

International student share

291
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
3

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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

42 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of York

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Building & Construction, Marketing, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Architecture, Biology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Work, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at London Metropolitan University

Only at University of York

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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
University of York
£27,500

London Metropolitan University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
University of York
£27,250

London Metropolitan University is about £7,250 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

London Metropolitan University

University of York

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    72%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    61%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

Deadline: N/A

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University of York

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

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FAQ

London Metropolitan University vs University of York: common questions

Is London Metropolitan University or University of York cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £27,500 at University of York: London Metropolitan University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,000 a year at London Metropolitan University and £27,250 at University of York: London Metropolitan University is about £7,250 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both London Metropolitan University and University of York?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and 30 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or University of York better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London Metropolitan University and 89% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London Metropolitan University or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at University of York?

London Metropolitan University teaches 19 subject areas that University of York does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Fine Art, Planning & Housing and 11 more.

What can you study at University of York but not at London Metropolitan University?

University of York teaches 40 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, History of Art & Design, Linguistics and 32 more.

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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses