Rankings of The University of York

The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.

Latest ranking updates for The University of York
  • July 2024: The University of York ranks 216 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • July 2024: New edition of CWTS Leiden Ranking . The University of York ranked #491.
  • June 2024: The University of York ranks 245 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector . Ranking position #399.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #16 
    • #165 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #14 
    • #14 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #17 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #41 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #6 
    • #6 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #14 
    • #18 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #20 
    • #29 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #60 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #80 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #118 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #126 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #19 
    • #493 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #545 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #216 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #785 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #5 
    • #7 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #15 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #3 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #81 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #10 
    • #13 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #126 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #17 
    • #25 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #18 
    • #170 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #19 
    • #21 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #366 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #430 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #401 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #451 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #5 
    • #11 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #29 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #76 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #129 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #41 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #151 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #37 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #7 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #76 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #86 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #149 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #89 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #26 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #51 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #88 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for The University of York

Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
French The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3 
Languages & Literature
Natural Sciences The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Business
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#13 
Law
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#14 
Arts Visual & Performing
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#18 
Computer Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Mathematics
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#29 
Education
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#165 
Agriculture

Student Ratings for The University of York

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 1827 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.6 (based on 1217 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 509 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.5 (based on 101 student ratings)

“My time at the University of York I can safely say was the best decision I had ever made for myself. The facilities were well maintained and modern, there was a great energy on campus from the other students, and the support from my very qualified and enthusiastic lecturers was top-notch. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the university to anybody!”

About The University of York

PROS

  • Students agree that there’s a vibrant sense of community on this campus. The University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) is responsible for the promotion of student activities, so there are many clubs and societies to enjoy.
  • Has been ranked among the global top 150 by QS World University rankings and Times Higher Educations.
  • The university has a reputation for practical learning, rather than sticking to traditional book -learning.

CONS

  • A recurring comment from students is that very little homework is given.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1963
Telephone:
+44 1904 320000
Address:
Heslington
YO10 5DD, York
England UK
Website:
https://www.york.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Living on campus
  • YSTV's Freshers Guide to York 2017
  • Undergraduate study at York: Be exceptional
  • A postgraduate view of the city of York
  • Meet Srishti from India

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
1217 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 266 students of The University of York participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for The University of York in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 80.2

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of The University of York

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
14725
postgraduates:
5975
Total:
20700
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2285
Biosciences:
1895
Performing Arts:
1295
Computing:
1170
Politics:
1050
Education and Teaching:
1045
Economics:
995
Chemistry:
950
Law:
915
Psychology:
880
English Studies:
860
History:
815
Sociology:
810
Mathematical Sciences:
745
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
715
Physics and Astronomy:
680
Nursing and Midwifery:
650
Medicine (Non-Specific):
605
Archaeology:
525
Social Policy:
515
Languages and Area Studies :
495
Philosophy:
420
Creative Arts and Design:
255
Allied Health:
120
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
3365
United States:
180
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
175
India:
150
Saudi Arabia:
75
Korea (South):
75
Canada:
65
Malaysia:
55
United Arab Emirates:
50
Nigeria:
50
Japan:
45
Switzerland:
40
Thailand:
40
Mexico:
35
Indonesia:
35
Taiwan:
30
Norway:
30
Singapore:
30
Turkey:
30
Russia:
25
Brazil:
20
Pakistan:
20
Bangladesh:
15
Vietnam:
15
Ghana:
15
Egypt:
15
Australia:
15
Jordan:
15
Bahrain:
10
Oman:
10
Kuwait:
10
Iran:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Brunei:
10
Zambia:
10
South Africa:
10
Kenya:
10
Chile:
10
Qatar:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Argentina:
5
Colombia:
5
Peru:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Iraq:
5
New Zealand:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Philippines:
5
Nepal:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Cambodia:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Uganda:
5
Sudan:
5
Morocco:
5
Malawi:
5
Botswana:
5
Ukraine:
5
Faroe Islands:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of The University of York

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FAQ

The University of York ranks #17 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

The University of York ranks #1 in York in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 5 universities in York.

The University of York is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings and more. See all 35 rankings of The University of York.

The University of York achieved #4 in MacLeans University Rankings - Comprehensive. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for The University of York.

The University of York achieved the highest ranking for Languages & Literature. It is ranked #3 in The Times Good University Guide by Subject (French). See all subject rankings for The University of York.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings The University of York ranks #1 among universities in York and #17 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of The University of York.

In our meta ranking The University of York ranks #17 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in York. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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