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Peterborough
York · QS World #158
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/7
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
York
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs University of York at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of York both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough 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.
University Centre Peterborough
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 Peterborough
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
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.
University Centre Peterborough
University of York
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Education Studies
5 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Forensic Science
Ecology & Conservation
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology (General)
English Literature
Creative Writing
Only at University Centre Peterborough
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 Peterborough
- No data
- University of York
- £27,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough
University of York
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50076%Satisfaction80%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction87%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
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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
University Centre Peterborough vs University of York: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of York?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Forensic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), English Literature and Creative Writing.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of York?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 8 subject areas that University of York does not, including Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and Journalism.
What can you study at University of York but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of York teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Music, Archaeology and 62 more.
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