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University of York

Yorkshire and The Humber, England

16.9%
Acceptance Rate
65k
Applications (2024)
£34,000
Median Salary (5yr)
89%
Employment Rate
24
Subjects

How much do University of York graduates earn by subject?

University of York graduates earn a median salary of £34,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £60,600, while Performing arts graduates earn £28,100.

Computing £60,600
£41,200 £73,700
Economics £53,700
£40,200 £66,100
£42,400 £55,800
Law £48,500
£34,600 £67,600
£37,800 £66,800
Engineering £45,300
£31,800 £59,900
£30,700 £56,900
£28,100 £52,900
£29,900 £54,400
Politics £36,900
£28,800 £49,600

+ 14 more subjects

How competitive is University of York?

In 2024, University of York received 65,290 applications and accepted 11,010 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.9%.

65,290
Applications
11,010
Acceptances
16.9%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £22,450 to £28,950 per year in tuition at University of York. Living costs are estimated at £10,000–£13,000 per year.

Arts/Humanities
3-year degree
Per Year
£22,450
tuition only
+ Living costs/yr £10,000–£13,000
Total (3 years)
All costs £97,350 –£106,350
Sciences/Engineering
3-year degree
Per Year
-
tuition only
+ Living costs/yr £10,000–£13,000
Total (3 years)
All costs £30,000 –£39,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of York?

89% of University of York graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £28,100 to £60,600.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Computing 85.7% £60,600
Economics 93.6% £53,700
Medicine and dentistry 89.8% £52,200
Law 87.8% £48,500
Media, journalism and communications 88.2% £46,400
Engineering 95.2% £45,300
Business and management 89.6% £44,900
Physics and astronomy 88.1% £41,600
Mathematical sciences 90.3% £37,600
Politics 86.3% £36,900
Philosophy and religious studies 88.4% £36,100
Chemistry 85.9% £33,600
Biosciences 84.8% £33,400
Nursing and midwifery 95.1% £33,200
Health and social care 95.5% £33,200
Psychology 85.6% £31,400
Languages and area studies 86.4% £31,000
Education and teaching 94.4% £31,000
Geography, earth and environmental studies 88.2% £31,000
English studies 87.6% £30,300
History and archaeology 84.2% £30,200
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 87.2% £29,600
Creative arts and design 85.7% £28,100
Performing arts 88.7% £28,100

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Computing £60,600
  • 2 Economics £53,700
  • 3 Medicine and dentistry £52,200
  • 4 Law £48,500
  • 5 Media, journalism and communications £46,400

Quick Facts

Location Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10007167
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International Student Fees

Fee Range £22,450 – £28,950
per year
Fee by Subject
Arts/Humanities £22,450/3yr
Sciences/Engineering -/3yr
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Estimated Living Costs

Annual Cost £10,000 – £13,000

York living costs estimate

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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