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London · QS World #851
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.
2/12
Arts London
scored higher in 2 categories
10/12
York
scored higher in 10 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.
University of the Arts London vs University of York at a glance
University of the Arts London and University of York both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,500 at University of York: University of York is about £3,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £3,640 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 2 and University of York in 2.
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 of the Arts London
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.
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
17 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 the Arts London
University of York
Design & Fashion
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £27,930 (PG)
Computer Science
4 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
28 coursesTypical fee £32,350 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £22,180 (PG)
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Music
6 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Management
Drama & Theatre
Media & Film Studies
Biology
Economics
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Architecture
Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science.
Only at University of the Arts London
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
- University of York
- £27,500
University of York is about £3,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
- University of York
- £27,250
University of York is about £3,640 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 the Arts London
University of York
Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£40,00080%Satisfaction73%Film Production & Cinematography
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50080%Satisfaction78%Music
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50070%Satisfaction87%Drama & Theatre
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,00076%SatisfactionNo dataMedia & Film Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of the Arts London
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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 of the Arts London vs University of York: common questions
Is University of the Arts London or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,500 at University of York: University of York is about £3,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £3,640 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 the Arts London and University of York?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Management, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Economics, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 5 more.
Is University of the Arts London or University of York better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University of the Arts London and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University of the Arts London or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of York?
University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that University of York does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT and 4 more.
What can you study at University of York but not at University of the Arts London?
University of York teaches 65 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies and 57 more.
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