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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

York St John

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). York St John University is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

University of Cambridge vs York St John University at a glance

University of Cambridge and York St John University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Asian Languages & Studies. University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £18,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £29,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 8 and York St John University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £59,500 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, against £20,000 from York St John University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 8 and York St John University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#6
QS World
—
#3
THE World
#1001
#2
Guardian UK
#105
1209
Established
1841
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Cambridge

York St John University

92.1%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£49,800
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.2%
37.1%

International

International student share

336
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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.

Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%
VS

York St John

35 countries · 37.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal33.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
  • 🇮🇳India20.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

Subjects

24 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 of Cambridge

York St John University

Also taught at both: Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Human Geography & Environment, Education Studies, Business Studies, Geography (General), Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Cambridge

Only at York St John University

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 of Cambridge
£32,890
York St John University
£14,000

York St John University is about £18,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cambridge
£41,300
York St John University
£11,800

York St John University is about £29,500 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.

University of Cambridge

York St John University

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • History

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Asian Languages & Studies

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £49,000Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £59,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £63,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Geography (General)

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cambridge

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York St John University

Sanctuary Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cambridge vs York St John University: common questions

Is University of Cambridge or York St John University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,890 a year at University of Cambridge and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £18,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £41,300 a year at University of Cambridge and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £29,500 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 of Cambridge and York St John University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Economics and 12 more.

Is University of Cambridge or York St John University better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from University of Cambridge, and £20,000 from York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cambridge or York St John University offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and York St John University lists 199 courses.

What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at York St John University?

University of Cambridge teaches 55 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), General Engineering, Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Clinical Specialities, Philosophy, Physics and 47 more.

What can you study at York St John University but not at University of Cambridge?

York St John University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including English Literature, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting and 17 more.

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University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses