University of York: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #210 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #68 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #19 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #17 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In York |
| #17 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top100 | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- york.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent, with passes in 3 subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or passes in 3 subjects at 'A' or passes in 2 subjects at 'A' and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS'), or passes in 5 subjects at 'AS' level |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for University of York based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of York is a world-class research university with 72,997 scientific papers published and 2,247,182 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Law.
University of York majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 447 | 3252 |
| 1992 | 498 | 3763 |
| 1993 | 595 | 4128 |
| 1994 | 629 | 4605 |
| 1995 | 765 | 5671 |
| 1996 | 811 | 6165 |
| 1997 | 928 | 7357 |
| 1998 | 988 | 9108 |
| 1999 | 1133 | 10556 |
| 2000 | 1153 | 12898 |
| 2001 | 1212 | 15136 |
| 2002 | 1448 | 19241 |
| 2003 | 1318 | 21652 |
| 2004 | 1574 | 25335 |
| 2005 | 1744 | 30534 |
| 2006 | 2033 | 35618 |
| 2007 | 2036 | 42381 |
| 2008 | 1952 | 48539 |
| 2009 | 2097 | 56362 |
| 2010 | 2285 | 64626 |
| 2011 | 2258 | 72703 |
| 2012 | 2429 | 82148 |
| 2013 | 2589 | 91854 |
| 2014 | 2818 | 98840 |
| 2015 | 3064 | 104607 |
| 2016 | 3191 | 110230 |
| 2017 | 3176 | 115742 |
| 2018 | 3453 | 130071 |
| 2019 | 3584 | 148487 |
| 2020 | 4019 | 172973 |
| 2021 | 3836 | 198794 |
| 2022 | 3580 | 211189 |
| 2023 | 3682 | 217718 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of York gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | 9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | 18,700 - 24,000 |
| Postgraduate Taught (UK/EU) | 7,840 - 28,000 |
| Postgraduate Taught (International) | 18,700 - 28,000 |
| Postgraduate Research (UK/EU) | 4,410 - 20,000 |
| Postgraduate Research (International) | 18,700 - 20,000 |
The University of York has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of York.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Chemistry, Engineering, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Doctorate | Archaeology, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, English, Film, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Women's Studies |
University of York alumni
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Scott Speedman
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Robert Scott Speedman is a Canadian actor. He is known for portraying Ben Covington in the coming-of-age drama television series Felicity, Lycan–Vampire hybrid Michael Corvin in the gothic horror–action Underworld films, and Barry "Baz" Blackwell in the TNT crime drama series Animal Kingdom. His other film work includes Duets, Dark Blue, XXX: State of the Union, The Strangers, Barney's Version, The Vow, and Crimes of the Future. In 2021, he returned to Grey's Anatomy as a main character following a guest role in season 14 as Dr. Nick Marsh.
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Andrea Barber
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Andrea Laura Barber is an American actress. She is known for playing Kimmy Gibbler in the ABC sitcom Full House and the Netflix sequel series Fuller House.
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Anthony Horowitz
- Occupations
- writernovelistscreenwriterexecutive producerchildren's writer
- Biography
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Anthony John Horowitz is an English novelist and screenwriter specialising in mystery and suspense. His works for children and young adult readers include the Alex Rider series featuring a 14-year-old British boy who spies for MI6, The Power of Five series (known as The Gatekeepers in the US), and The Diamond Brothers series.
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Peter Hitchens
- Occupations
- journalistwriterblogger
- Biography
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Peter Jonathan Hitchens is an English conservative author, broadcaster, journalist, and commentator. He writes for The Mail on Sunday and was a foreign correspondent reporting from both Moscow and Washington, D.C. Peter Hitchens has contributed to The Spectator, The American Conservative, The Guardian, First Things, Prospect, and the New Statesman. His books include The Abolition of Britain, The Rage Against God, The War We Never Fought and The Phoney Victory.
University of York faculties and divisions
| Centre : Eighteenth Century Studies | History |
|---|---|
| Centre : Medieval Studies | Medieval Studies |
| Centre : York Electronics | Electronic Engineering |
| Department/Division : Archaeology | Archaeology, Heritage Preservation, Medieval Studies |
| Department/Division : Biology | Biology, Epidemiology, Immunology, Oncology |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Computer Science | Computer Science, Systems Analysis |
| Department/Division : Economics and Related Studies | Econometrics, Economic History, Economics, Finance |
| Department/Division : Education | Education, Educational Sciences |
| Department/Division : Electronics | Electronic Engineering |
| Department/Division : English and Related Literature | English, Literature |
| Department/Division : Environment | Environmental Studies |
| Department/Division : Health Sciences | Health Administration, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing |
| Department/Division : History | History |
| Department/Division : History of Art | Art History |
| Department/Division : Language and Linguistic Science | Linguistics, Phonetics |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Music | Music |
| Department/Division : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Department/Division : Physics | Physics |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Psychology |
| Department/Division : Social Policy and Social Work | Social Policy, Social Work |
| Department/Division : Sociology | Sociology |
| Institute : Historical Research | History |
| Institute : Social Sciences Research | Social Sciences |
| Institute : Stockholm Environment | Urban Studies |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| School : Medical | Medicine |
| School : Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| School : Politics, Economics and Philosophy | Economics, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
| School : Social and Political Science | Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
General information
| Founded | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Motto | In limine sapientia |
Location and contacts
| Address | Heslington York, YO10 5DD United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 208,000 |