University of York
About
The University of York is a collegiate public research university in York, England. Established in 1963, the university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 78 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,330
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 29%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 3,091
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
38 subjectsARWU
33 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 62 | 60.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =77 | 61.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 101–125 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
US News
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Educational Research | 76 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 79 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =101 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 117 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 139 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =143 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 150 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =176 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =274 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =326 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =327 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =336 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =345 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =350 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =356 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =380 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =393 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =416 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 427 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =644 | 58.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =663 | 58.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of York?
University of York's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =158, THE Rank =154, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =302.
When was University of York founded?
University of York was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at University of York?
Top subjects at University of York include: Archaeology, English Language & Literature, Public Administration, Social Policy & Administration, Arts & Humanities.
Where is University of York located?
University of York is located in York, United Kingdom.