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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.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
York
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of York at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of York both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Mathematics. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £27,500 at University of York: Richmond American University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £27,250 at University of York: Richmond American University London is about £8,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 1.
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.
Richmond American University London
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
13 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.
Richmond American University London
University of York
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
28 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £27,500 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
History of Art & Design
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Marketing
Finance & Actuarial Science
Economics
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of York
- £27,500
Richmond American University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of York
- £27,250
Richmond American University London is about £8,750 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.
Richmond American University London
University of York
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50091%Satisfaction80%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50085%Satisfaction91%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction88%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50065%Satisfaction74%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50082%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
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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
Richmond American University London vs University of York: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £27,500 at University of York: Richmond American University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £27,250 at University of York: Richmond American University London is about £8,750 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 Richmond American University London and University of York?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, History, History of Art & Design, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business Studies and 1 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of York?
Richmond American University London teaches 1 subject area that University of York does not, including Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of York but not at Richmond American University London?
University of York teaches 69 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Archaeology, English Studies, Law and 61 more.
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