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University of York
University of York is a university in York, England, in a campus setting. It is a collegiate university. How it compares on official data.
36th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 54.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of York | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 83.7% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,799 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 92.1% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 67.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £36,200 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 4% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of York | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 81.9% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 74.6% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 82.5% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.2% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 78.7% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of York appears in 16 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 11th of 100 | 83.4% | £31,8006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 18th of 108 | 80.1% | £61,10047% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 24th of 122 | 82.9% | £43,20020% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 11th of 51 | 85.3% | £36,2009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 13th of 59 | 84.6% | £28,0009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 5th of 18 | 88.1% | £33,7001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 29th of 74 | 82.2% | £30,7002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 16th of 40 | 84.9% | £35,900In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 30th of 75 | 87.0% | £36,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 21st of 49 | 85.4% | £52,700In line with the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 19th of 40 | 85.0% | £31,8005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 21st of 43 | 83.2% | £37,7001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 43rd of 87 | 79.5% | £41,70018% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 22nd of 41 | 86.5% | £31,1002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 42nd of 57 | 84.7% | £30,7002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 25th of 27 | 79.0% | £38,40016% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Chemistry, Creative arts and design, Engineering, General, applied and forensic sciences, Health and social care, Languages and area studies, Media, journalism and communications, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 245 full-time degree courses; 239 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 181 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of York website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in York
Average private rent in the York area was £1,199 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in York.
Other universities and colleges in York: York St John University.
Is University of York right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of York: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of York in the Be Wise ranking?
36th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 54.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of York?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 83.7% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,799 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (82.5%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (74.6%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of York?
On Discover Uni data, 92.1% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of York graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 67.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of York graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £36,200 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 4% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of York?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of York's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of York?
The ONS average private rent in the York area was £1,199 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.