THE University of York has been ranked in the top ten universities in the country.

York comes tenth in 115 universities in a league table compiled by the Complete University Guide and published in the Independent newspaper, meaning that according to the ranking it is the best university in Yorkshire.

A University of York spokesman said: “This is further confirmation of York’s continuing academic excellence and its position among the top rank of UK universities.”

Last year, The Press reported that York was also placed 10th in the guide.

The top ten universities in the Complete University Guide in descending order are: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham, London School of Economics, St Andrews, Warwick, Lancaster, University College London and York.