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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/10

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

York

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of York at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of York both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £27,500 at University of York: University of Cumbria is about £11,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £27,250 at University of York: University of Cumbria is about £10,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 9 and University of Cumbria in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 8 and University of Cumbria in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
#101
Guardian UK
#20
2007
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.

University of Cumbria

University of York

80.5%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
18.6%

International

International student share

136
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

Subjects

27 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 Cumbria

University of York

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Mental Health Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology.

Only at University of Cumbria

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

University of Cumbria
£16,000
University of York
£27,500

University of Cumbria is about £11,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of York
£27,250

University of Cumbria is about £10,350 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 Cumbria

University of York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    70%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction82%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Children's Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

University of Cumbria vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £27,500 at University of York: University of Cumbria is about £11,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £27,250 at University of York: University of Cumbria is about £10,350 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 Cumbria and University of York?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies and 15 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Cumbria and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 13 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Health & Social Care and 5 more.

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

University of York teaches 55 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Archaeology and 47 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses