University of York: Statistics

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#201 of 14,131 In the World
#69 of 2,785 In Europe
#21 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#18 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In York
#9 of 1,017 For Software Engineering
Top100 For 50 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
20%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
york.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate20%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral 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 CalendarOctober 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 51,711 scientific papers published and 2,530,894 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Business.

Publications
51,711
Citations
2,530,894

University of York majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
10,856 / 403,582
Medicine
10,523 / 618,208
Biology
7,334 / 539,042
Computer Science
6,975 / 420,558
Chemistry
6,097 / 304,932
Engineering
5,960 / 204,437
Physics
5,929 / 199,400
Psychology
5,772 / 475,331
Environmental Science
4,378 / 310,580
Business
3,524 / 170,870
Economics
3,161 / 152,153
Mathematics
2,993 / 201,036
Demography
2,494 / 141,091
Sociology
2,249 / 79,202
Materials Science
2,111 / 59,822
Art & Design
2,093 / 76,918
Health Science
1,825 / 164,093
Healthcare Management (MHA)
1,822 / 109,581
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,795 / 53,198
Political Science
1,646 / 30,200
Biochemistry
1,477 / 129,676
Ecology
1,429 / 172,666
Atomic and Molecular physics
1,316 / 30,339
Cognitive Science
1,315 / 152,958
Public Health
1,257 / 84,317
Geography and Cartography
1,129 / 62,625
History
1,046 / 8,072
Social Psychology
982 / 106,484
Child Psychology
981 / 104,134
Psychiatry
977 / 76,878
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
915 / 59,650
Organic Chemistry
882 / 41,034
Physical Therapy
843 / 51,503
Communications and Public Relations
842 / 48,210
Nursing
830 / 34,015
Family medicine
783 / 36,220
Optical Engineering
782 / 14,285
Environmental Management
763 / 85,476
Condensed Matter Physics
717 / 15,182
Genetics
668 / 58,694

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 543 8051
1992 580 9534
1993 670 10408
1994 705 12121
1995 812 14215
1996 881 16000
1997 1029 18102
1998 992 22264
1999 1059 25331
2000 1128 29937
2001 1105 33581
2002 1091 40062
2003 1148 45734
2004 1356 52426
2005 1540 62605
2006 1760 72618
2007 1858 84006
2008 1969 95907
2009 2005 108094
2010 2120 117668
2011 2186 131802
2012 2274 145774
2013 2504 160139
2014 2716 172373
2015 2867 175838
2016 2960 177282
2017 3050 187995
2018 3146 185503
2019 3355 211575
2020 3790 246653
2021 3568 284089
Academic rankings

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

  1. Scott Speedman

    Scott Speedman
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1975-.. (age 48)
    Occupations
    television actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    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.

  2. Andrea Barber

    Andrea Barber
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    television actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    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.

  3. Peter Hitchens

    Peter Hitchens
    Born in
    Malta Flag Malta
    Years
    1951-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    bloggerwriterjournalist
    Biography

    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. He has published numerous books, including The Abolition of Britain, The Rage Against God, The War We Never Fought and The Phoney Victory.

  4. Harriet Harman

    Harriet Harman
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1950-.. (age 73)
    Enrolled in the University of York
    In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in politics
    Occupations
    solicitorlawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Harriet Ruth Harman is a British politician and solicitor who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Camberwell and Peckham, formerly Peckham, since 1982. A member of the Labour Party, she has served in various Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet positions.

All 100 notable alumni

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

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