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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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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

Middlesex

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

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, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Middlesex University vs University of York at a glance

Middlesex University and University of York both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £27,500 at University of York: Middlesex University is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £27,250 at University of York: Middlesex University is about £9,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 13 and Middlesex University in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 13 and University of York in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#158
#501
THE World
#154
#74
Guardian UK
#20
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University of York

87.4%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
18.6%

International

International student share

294
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Middlesex University

University of York

Also taught at both: Marketing, Psychology (General), Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Medical Sciences, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Adult Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, International Development, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology, Biotechnology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of York
£27,500

Middlesex University is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of York
£27,250

Middlesex University is about £9,650 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.

Middlesex University

University of York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    88%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Middlesex University

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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

Middlesex University vs University of York: common questions

Is Middlesex University or University of York cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £27,500 at University of York: Middlesex University is about £10,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £27,250 at University of York: Middlesex University is about £9,650 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 Middlesex University and University of York?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 31 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Middlesex University and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Middlesex University or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Middlesex University but not at University of York?

Middlesex University teaches 22 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and 14 more.

What can you study at University of York but not at Middlesex University?

University of York teaches 39 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, History, History of Art & Design and 31 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses