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University of York

York · QS World #158

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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.

8/11

York

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

York St John

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of York vs York St John University at a glance

University of York and York St John University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,500 a year at University of York and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at University of York and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £15,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 14 and York St John University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from University of York, against £20,000 from York St John University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University is higher in 12 and University of York in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#158
QS World
—
#154
THE World
#1001
#20
Guardian UK
#105
1963
Established
1841
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of York

York St John University

87.1%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£34,700
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.2%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.6%
37.1%

International

International student share

532
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
1

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.

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

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

York St John

35 countries · 37.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal33.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
  • 🇮🇳India20.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

Subjects

32 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 York

York St John University

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, English Language, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery.

Only at University of York

Only at York St John University

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 York
£27,500
York St John University
£14,000

York St John University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of York
£27,250
York St John University
£11,800

York St John University is about £15,450 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 York

York St John University

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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York St John University

Sanctuary Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of York vs York St John University: common questions

Is University of York or York St John University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,500 a year at University of York and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at University of York and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £15,450 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 York and York St John University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Music, Sociology & Criminology, History, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Management, English Literature, Marketing and 20 more.

Is University of York or York St John University better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from University of York, and £20,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of York and 89% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of York or York St John University offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and York St John University lists 199 courses.

What can you study at University of York but not at York St John University?

University of York teaches 50 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy and 42 more.

What can you study at York St John University but not at University of York?

York St John University teaches 17 subject areas that University of York does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Asian Languages & Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Fine Art, Geography (General), Journalism and 9 more.

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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses