Natural Sciences at York placed 3rd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

Posted on 20 September 2022

York’s School of Natural Sciences placed 3rd in the UK according to the latest release of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide (2023).

This week, York’s School of Natural Sciences confirmed its place among the UK's most highly regarded departments for the subject of Natural Sciences. Our School is ranked 3rd in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

Published annually, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide ranks 132 UK universities by undergraduate degree subjects according to teaching quality; student experience; research quality; entry standards; graduate prospects; first-class and 2:1 degrees; completion rates; student-staff ratio; and spend on academic services and student facilities.

The rankings are based on official data collected by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the National Student Survey and the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

Professor Katherine Selby, School Director

"We are delighted that the School of Natural Sciences at York has secured such a high position in this important UK ranking. The result is a testament to the hard work of our staff from all contributing departments as well as our students. We will continue to strive to provide the best experience for all involved in the School and build on our current success and achievement."

York's overall position

In total, thirteen subjects at the University of York were ranked in the UK top 10; Archaeology and Forensic Studies (5th), Biological Sciences (6th), Chemistry (7th), Criminology (10th), English (5th), French (3rd), History (9th), History of Art, Architecture and Design (7th), Iberian Languages (7th), Linguistics (6th), Natural Sciences (3rd) Philosophy (9th), and Psychology (9th).