Lancaster University is a public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
| Lancaster University | York University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 141 QS World University 2025 # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 362 QS World University 2025 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 353 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 401 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 96 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-87 | GMAT-550 GRE-320 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-83 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
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| application requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. | Supplementary Program Information Form |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 9 reviews | 6.8/10 Read 40 reviews |
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| General Facts | Lancaster University | York University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1959 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 47:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. |
| Library | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. | 25 organized research centers |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $9317 | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 |
| Famous Alumni | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. | Lily Singh (Youtuber), Steve Maclean (astronaut), John Tory (Mayor of Toronto), Dr. Miguna Miguna (Canadian-Kenyan Author), Jack Layton (Former MP), Shawn Doyle (Actor), Navdeep Bains (Minister of innovation, science and industry), Eric Walter (Author). |
| City Life | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) | Toronto is the second-largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life, and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, the GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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