Summary
York St John University has been changing lives through education since 1841, offering a range of inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The city-centre campus has a strong community feel with a blend of Victorian architecture and contemporary facilities. Students have all they need to push the boundaries of what's possible and achieve their aspirations. The university offers a personalised teaching approach in a supportive environment.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate75%Postgraduate25%
Study mode
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Full-time92%Part-time8%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001鈥�15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK88%International11%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 37%Female 63%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
101st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000564 56%101st
6 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212119 56%106th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%26th
13 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.43 61%115th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.47 47%58th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251692 51%76th
5 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226509 23%99th
6 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.317.795th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.4 91%79th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10073.8 74%78th
39 -
Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10074.5 75%76th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- English
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Law
- Linguistics
- Music
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
86th out of 103
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10078.7 79%86th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227100 44%94th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%65th
20 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.23 56%88th
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Continuation
/ Max 10085.2 85%94th
1 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10067.0 67%46th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
There's a choice of clubs and societies to join 鈥� from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to cultural and religious societies. Whatever your interest, York St John University is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential. With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. York St John University is proud of its facilities and high-quality teaching, have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.