Universities in York, England UK
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  • Universities in York
  • Ranked in at least one ranking
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  • Different Rankings list
  • Universities in York
  • (20 institution and 6 subject rankings)
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  • Global Rankings rank
  • Universities in York
  • Among TOP 200
Latest ranking updates related to universities in York
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with The University of York in position 147.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited published most recent results of The Guardian League Table. Includes 2 universities from York.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 2 universities from York.
  • 27 Jun, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings. The University of York ranked #167.

York, sometimes referred to as the White Rose City, is located in the state of Pennsylvania, and is known for its friendly locals, highly affordable housing, and its trademark delicacies like Pierogies and Scrapple.

Often described as a quiet and peaceful place to live, York offers a lot of life outdoors, with county parks that include the Heritage Rail Trail, Rocky Ridge, and John C. Rudy County Park.

Being home to a number of reputable universities, while also offering a very low cost of living, York could be a fantastic option for prospective students.


Rankings of universities in York, England UK 2023

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (430 reviews)
  • #16 
  • #147 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #14 
  • #17 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #14 
  • #19 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]


  • #61 
  • #79 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #62 
  • #78 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
  • #251 
  • #103 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 13 June, 2022]






Highest subject rankings of universities in York

Drama, Dance & Cinematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
The University of York
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
The University of York
Iberian Languages CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
The University of York
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
The University of York
Nursing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
The University of York
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
York St John University
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
The University of York
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
The University of York
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21 
The University of York
Electrical & Electronic Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
The University of York

Student Opinions About Studying in York

“I’ve been living here for around 9 years now, and while there could definitely be more activities to do around the city, it’s a quiet and relaxed place that affords a really exceptional cost of living.”

“You can find some decent job opportunities here, if you have experience in automotive and/or assembly work. Industrially we’re best known for our Harley Davidson plant.”

“One of the best things about living in York is the sense of community you get from the people around you. They greet you when you pass them on the street, and in general, people are eager to get to know you.”

York Key Facts for International Students

Population: 154000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, City of York

Living costs for students in York:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 92* (8% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 69* (31% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 75* (25% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 3.62 £
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

The University of York ranks #1 in York in our meta ranking composed of 118 university rankings.

Among all universities in York The University of York is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 32 rankings where The University of York is listed.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Arts Visual & Performing (Drama, Dance & Cinematics). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Languages & Literature (Iberian Languages). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Natural Sciences (Biology). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Medicine & Health (Nursing). See all rankings for the The University of York.

York St John University is ranked best in York for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the York St John University.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Law (Law). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Journalism & Media Studies (Communication & Media Studies). See all rankings for the The University of York.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Education (Education). See all rankings for the The University of York.

York St John University is ranked best in York for Design (Graphic Design). See all rankings for the York St John University.

The University of York is ranked best in York for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the The University of York.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Criteria used in ranking -NTU Europe:

Scientific Efficiency 23% Scientific Potential 15% Graduates on the labour market 15% Internationalisation 15% Prestige 14% Learning Conditions 10%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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