Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of York. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 36 | $36,227 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 29 | $36,698 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 28 | $36,227 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 25 | $36,227 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 21 | $45,385 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 15 | $44,307 | See → |
| Business & management | 13 | $42,960 | See → |
| Social sciences | 12 | $36,227 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 8 | $36,698 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $44,307 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $44,307 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $44,307 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 5 | $36,227 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $44,307 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $36,698 | See → |
Costs and entry
127 courses mention scholarships. 3 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of York
The job market for the University of York's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of York cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $36,698 a year; half of the University of York's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $36,227 and $44,307. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $45,385, humanities & languages $36,227.
How is the University of York ranked?
The University of York is ranked #169 by QS (2026), #154 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #12 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #38 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#25) and English Language & Literature (#32).
What IELTS score does the University of York need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (187 of the 203 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of York offer?
209 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (36), arts, design & creative studies (29) and education & teaching (28).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of York's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.