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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 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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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 2 categories
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York
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Bishop Burton and University of York are evenly matched: each leads in 2 of 4 categories where both have data. University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on established, scholarship; University of York on Russell Group, courses.
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of York at a glance
University Centre Bishop Burton and University of York both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,720 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
5 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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
University of York
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Social Policy & Public Policy
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
- University of York
- £27,500
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,720 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton yet.
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
University of York
Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00085%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00085%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of York: common questions
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,720 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 University Centre Bishop Burton and University of York?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University of York?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that University of York does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.
What can you study at University of York but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
University of York teaches 77 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 69 more.
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