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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

York

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, international, scholarship.

University of Roehampton vs University of York at a glance

University of Roehampton and University of York both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £27,500 at University of York: University of Roehampton is about £10,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £27,250 at University of York: University of Roehampton is about £16,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, against £35,500 from University of York. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Roehampton is higher in 10 and University of York in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#158
#801
THE World
#154
#77
Guardian UK
#20
1841
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 Roehampton

University of York

85%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

46.5%
18.6%

International

International student share

296
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

Subjects

37 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 Roehampton

University of York

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, English Literature, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing.

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950
University of York
£27,500

University of Roehampton is about £10,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Roehampton
£11,250
University of York
£27,250

University of Roehampton is about £16,000 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 Roehampton

University of York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    78%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • English Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    66%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

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 Roehampton vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £27,500 at University of York: University of Roehampton is about £10,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £27,250 at University of York: University of Roehampton is about £16,000 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 Roehampton and University of York?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Media & Film Studies and 25 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Roehampton and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 19 subject areas that University of York does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Nutrition & Dietetics and 11 more.

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

University of York teaches 45 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Archaeology, History of Art & Design and 37 more.

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