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University of York

york.ac.ukUniversities, United Kingdom

Measured 26 Oct 2026, published 26 Oct 2026.

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Visibility this week

6.3%No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 31 of 491 eligible answers.

8th of 30new

First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 31 eligible answers this week

Change over time

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University of YorkCategory average

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Measured	University of York	Category average	Rank
26 Oct 2026	6.3%	5.0%	8th

What the results show

The scan of 26 Oct 2026, read plainly. Every figure here appears elsewhere on this page; nothing is estimated.

University of York was named in 31 of 491 eligible AI answers to 179 universities questions in the scan of 26 Oct 2026: a visibility of 6.3%. It ranks 8th of 30 companies measured. This is its first published reading, so there is no change to show yet. The category average is 5.0%, so University of York sits 1.3 pp above it.

By engine, University of York is strongest on ChatGPT (12.3%, named in 22 of 179 answers) and weakest on Google AI Mode (2.2%). It is above the category average on 1 of 3 engines.

It appears in answers to 26 of 179 questions. Where it is absent, other measured companies are named instead, most often University of Bristol.

By engine

Each engine was asked the same questions. The company against the category average on each engine, on one scale.

ChatGPT
Named in 22 of 179 answers · most visible: University of Bristol, 15.6%
University of York: 12.3%
Category average: 6.5%

The questions

Which of the 179 questions the engines named University of York for, and which they answered with other companies instead.

Where University of York is named

Named in answers to 26 of 179 questions this week. Most often:

Could you suggest a range of UK universities and undergraduate courses for someone interested in politics and international relations?
Course and subject fitNamed in 3 of 3 answers · 3 of 3 engines
Which UK universities have multiple start dates for part-time online or distance courses, giving working adults flexibility over when they begin?
Study modes and flexibility

Recorded answers

A sample of the answers collected in this scan, with the engine, the capture time, who was named and what was cited.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded answers in this sample · 31 answers named University of York this week in total.

ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities are worth considering for international students seeking flexible study options, and what practical details should I compare?”
… [www.qmul.ac.uk](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/distance-learning/ --- ### 5\. University of York Offers selected online and distance-learning courses, including options designed to fit around employment. Some courses feature multiple annual start dates and shorter study modules. - Best for\: Students wanting flexible postgraduate study from a research-intensive university. - Compare\: Whether your subject is offered online, the weekly workload, and the availability of asynchronous learning. - [Official online and distance-learning …
University of York namedInternational study
Also named: The Open University, Queen Mary University of London
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer promising HR or finance career paths alongside fair working arrangements?”
… 91.47) Strong regional financial hub links (Edinburgh/Glasgow axis) with a focus on work-life balance and fair, progressive contract frameworks. University of York Excellent specialized management modules and professional placement tracks. #27 Overall in the UK (Score: 90.48) Highly regarded for workplace equity, fair pay initiatives, and robust employee support structures. University of Bath Ranks #2 in the UK for Accounting & Finance; exceptionally high student/staff fulfillment scores. Top 5 for UK Employability Reviews Combines powerful corporate …
University of York namedUniversity employment
Also named: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University of Glasgow, University of Bath, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Manchester, Loughborough University
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities have multiple start dates for part-time online or distance courses, giving working adults flexibility over when they begin?”
… and April) for specific part-time online postgraduate degrees like Data Science MSc and International Business MA.[[1]](https://www.gre.ac.uk/online) - University of York: Provides multiple start dates per year for select online and distance learning programs, complemented by flexible 8-week module pacing and pay-per-module options.[[1]](https://www.york.ac.uk/study/online-distance-learning/) - University of Huddersfield: Delivers 100% online distance learning from short professional modules up to full master's degrees with multiple annual start dates integrated into their virtual …
University of York namedStudy modes and flexibility
Also named: University of Liverpool, London and South East University Group, The Open University
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities should I consider for foundation or pathway programmes as an international applicant, and how can I compare the options?”
… Provider: Nottingham International College / Kaplan Explore Nottingham's official website --- 5\. University of York An option to investigate for a campus-based student experience and a range of degree subjects. Its pathway college is associated with Kaplan; check progression conditions for your specific degree. Provider: University of York International Pathway College / Kaplan Explore York's official website --- 6\. University of Exeter Worth checking for business, economics, sciences and other subjects. Exeter publishes …
University of York namedInternational study
Also named: University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, University of Exeter, Queen Mary University of London, University of Leeds, University College London, University of Warwick
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Help me shortlist UK universities for library jobs that offer manageable workloads, fair conditions and useful staff training.”
… rotas ensure that work is evenly distributed and manageable.[[1]](https://www.reading.ac.uk/library/about-us/policies-rules/staff-training) ### 2. University of York York is a Russell Group university, but its institutional approach to library staff well-being stands out for its transparency and proactive workload management.[[1]](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/essentials/support/workload/) - Workload & Conditions: York has a publicly transparent Workload Management Strategy for staff that explicitly actively encourages "single-tasking," setting firm capacity limits, and using the …
University of York namedUniversity employment
Also named: University of Manchester, University of Reading
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:02 UTC
“Could you suggest a range of UK universities and undergraduate courses for someone interested in politics and international relations?”
… Features an optional professional placement year or study abroad with high graduate employability. University of York BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations Strong research output and optional applied quantitative analysis or placement routes. ### Course Types and What to Look For - BA vs. BSc Degrees: BA (Bachelor of Arts) programs typically lean towards political philosophy, history, comparative politics, and qualitative research. BSc (Bachelor of Science) …
University of York namedCourse and subject fit
Also named: University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Cambridge, University College London, King's College London, University of Bath
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Can you suggest UK universities to compare for senior management roles, focusing on fair contracts and ongoing professional development?”
… · Staff benefits and development --- ## 3\. University of York Best for comparing the written contract itself York publishes separate standard terms and conditions for senior management, making it a particularly useful institution to include when assessing notice, job security and contractual obligations. [www.york.ac.uk](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/hr/managers/contracts-appointments/terms-and-conditions/ Investigate\: Whether the advertised position has standard or bespoke terms, how performance is assessed, and …
University of York namedUniversity employment
Also named: University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer promising HR or finance career paths alongside fair working arrangements?”
UK universities for HR or finance careers — with a healthy work-life balance If you're choosing a UK university for a career in Human Resources (HR) or finance, I'd look beyond league-table rankings. The strongest option is one that combines good employer connections, relevant professional qualifications, practical experience and a university culture that takes staff wellbeing seriously. One important distinction: a university that offers strong career prospects for its graduates isn't necessarily a university with fair working arrangements for its own employees. I'll consider …
University of York not namedUniversity employment
Also named: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Portsmouth, The Open University
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer exchange, joint-degree or dual-award options for international applicants, and what should I compare when shortlisting these programmes?”
Many top UK universities offer global exchange, joint-degree, and dual-award programmes tailored for international applicants . These qualifications differ significantly from traditional single-subject degrees and allow you to study across multiple institutions and continents.[[1]](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/dual-degrees)[[2]](https://gradright.com/dual-degree-courses-in-the-uk-top-universities-benefits-admission/) --- ### 1. Types of Global Programmes Available Before shortlisting, it is important to distinguish between the three primary structures: - Dual-Award / Double Degrees: …
University of York not namedInternational study
Also named: University of Portsmouth, University of Warwick, Queen Mary University of London, University of Sussex, University of Glasgow
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Please suggest UK universities or research institutes for a lab-based PhD where I can assess research facilities, group culture and supervision quality.”
When looking for a lab-based PhD in the UK where you can tangibly evaluate facilities, group culture, and supervision quality, your best targets are major research-intensive universities (often part of the Russell Group) and dedicated independent research institutes . These institutions typically have structured Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs), transparent feedback mechanisms, and high concentrations of well-funded labs. Here is a breakdown of top-tier UK institutions renowned for world-class lab infrastructure, alongside practical strategies to evaluate their culture and supervision …
University of York not namedResearch degrees and academic research
Also named: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Manchester

Passages are the part of each answer around the mention, or the opening where the company is absent. Times are when the answer was collected.

Sources and citations

Where the answers that named the company pointed. A citation is a link the engine showed; it is not an endorsement.

29 of the 31 answers naming University of York linked to its own website (94%). A citation is a link in the answer; it is recorded where the engine showed one.

york.ac.ukown site29
ucl.ac.uk11
exeter.ac.uk

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Measured against the same questions

The most visible companies in the industry and the companies either side of this one, this week.

Against the 29 other companies measured, University of York ranks 8th. University of Manchester is the most visible at 11.0%, 4.7 pp ahead. University of Leeds (7.1%) sits just above it and Imperial College London (5.9%) just below.

Competitors measured against the same questions, with University of York in position
#	Company	Visibility	Change
1	University of Manchester	11.0%, 54 of 491 eligible answers	No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2	University of Bristol

Vantage | University of York in universities, 8th of 30, UK | Tilio