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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 Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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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.

8/10

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

York

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of York is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Oxford vs University of York at a glance

University of Oxford and University of York both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being History, English Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £27,500 at University of York: University of York is about £16,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £11,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 23 and University of York in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £52,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 15 and University of York in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#4
QS World
#158
#1
THE World
#154
#1
Guardian UK
#20
1096
Established
1963
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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 Oxford

University of York

92.5%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£50,000
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.2%
18.6%

International

International student share

642
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.

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

Subjects

54 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 Oxford

University of York

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Italian, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, History of Art & Design, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry, Management, Psychology (General), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Humanities, Social Work, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Genetics & Genomics, Social Sciences (General), English Literature, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, English Language, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600
University of York
£27,500

University of York is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Oxford
£38,430
University of York
£27,250

University of York is about £11,180 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 Oxford

University of York

  • History

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • English Studies

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £51,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    92%Satisfaction73%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Spanish & Portuguese

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £43,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £52,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £43,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    £43,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • French

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Linguistics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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 Oxford vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £27,500 at University of York: University of York is about £16,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £11,180 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 Oxford and University of York?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: History, English Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Spanish & Portuguese, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Law, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry and 42 more.

Is University of Oxford or University of York better for History?

History graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, and £25,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Oxford and 93% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of York lists 532 courses.

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

University of Oxford teaches 25 subject areas that University of York does not, including Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical Specialities, Asian Languages & Studies, Anthropology, Anatomy & Pathology and 17 more.

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

University of York teaches 28 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Liberal Arts, Heritage & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Safety & Mining Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 20 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses