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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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.

3/11

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

York

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of West London vs University of York at a glance

University of West London and University of York both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Music, Computer Science and Law. University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £27,500 at University of York: University of West London is about £10,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £27,250 at University of York: University of West London is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 11 and University of West London in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of West London, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 9 and University of York in 5, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
#1201
THE World
#154
#108
Guardian UK
#20
1860
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 West London

University of York

88.2%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.4%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.1%
18.6%

International

International student share

338
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

Subjects

45 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 West London

University of York

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Information Systems & Data Science, Economics, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Genetics & Genomics, Management, Forensic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Architecture, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750
University of York
£27,500

University of West London is about £10,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of West London
£17,250
University of York
£27,250

University of West London is about £10,000 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 West London

University of York

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of West London

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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 West London vs University of York: common questions

Is University of West London or University of York cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £27,500 at University of York: University of West London is about £10,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £27,250 at University of York: University of West London is about £10,000 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 West London and University of York?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Music, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Physics, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies and 33 more.

Is University of West London or University of York better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of West London, and £23,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of West London and 87% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of West London or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of York?

University of West London teaches 23 subject areas that University of York does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management and 15 more.

What can you study at University of York but not at University of West London?

University of York teaches 37 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Chemistry, Philosophy, Archaeology, English Studies, History, History of Art & Design, Linguistics, Biology and 29 more.

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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses