About University of York
The University of York is a research-intensive Russell Group university on the parkland Heslington campus in North Yorkshire. Around 21,000 students from more than 150 countries study arts, sciences, social sciences and professional programmes supported by collegiate communities and industry partnerships.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 21,000 total students
- • 6,900 international students
- • 250 student societies
Location
- • Located in York
- • Public university
- • Established 1963
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
ArchaeologyPsychologyComputer ScienceBusiness and ManagementBiomedical Sciences
Student-Staff Ratio
15.2 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
English and Related Literature, History, History of Art, Language and Linguistic Science
Faculty of Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environment and Geography, Mathematics
Faculty of Social Sciences
York Law School, Politics, Economics and Related Studies, Education, Sociology and Social Policy
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: ABB-AAA depending on programme; Medicine requires AAA including Chemistry
Alternatives: IB 34-36 points with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, Gaokao score of 80% within Tier 1 province, US High School Diploma with GPA 3.3 plus 3 AP scores of 4
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 87
UCAT for Medicine applicants • Portfolio for Architecture and Theatre programmes • Interview or audition for Music and Social Work
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent (2:2 for some programmes)
GPA: 3
IELTS: 7
R 6.5 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 96
Two academic references • Research proposal for MPhil/PhD • CV and personal statement outlining goals
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £20,000
- Postgraduate: £20,000
- Foundation: £19,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,200
- Food: £2,200
- Transport: £900
- Entertainment: £1,200
- Other: £900
- Total: £12,400
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Global Scholarships
MeritTuition fee reductions for top-performing international undergraduates.
Value: £5,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee status • Offer holders achieving A level AAA or equivalent
Deadline: 2025-04-30
York Global Leader Award
InternationalSupports master's students who demonstrate leadership and social impact.
Value: £7,000 (Partial)
Full-time taught master's offer • Leadership statement and reference
Deadline: 2025-05-15
Equal Access Scholarship
Need-basedCovers tuition and living costs for international students seeking refuge or asylum.
Value: Full
Asylum seeker or humanitarian protection status • Firm offer on an eligible course
Deadline: 2025-02-27
Campus & Facilities
Heslington, York YO10 5DD
260-acre lakeside campus with collegiate residences, labs, sports village and retail hub.
Size: 260 acres
Facilities
Academic
York Biomedical Research Institute, Digital Creativity Labs, York Management School trading room
Student Life
Ron Cooke Hub, Piazza Learning Centre, Late-night student-run cafes
Libraries
JB Morrell Library
24/7 flagship library with 1.2 million print volumes and collaborative study zones.
24/7 during term
Fairhurst Building
Postgraduate-only study centre with research support and bookable seminar rooms.
07:00-00:00
Sports Facilities
York Sport Village
50m swimming pool, athletics track, indoor courts and cycling circuit.
York Sport Centre
Fitness suites, squash courts and climbing wall next to collegiate residences.
Student Services
International Student Support
Visa advice, arrival briefings and a year-round Global Buddies mentoring scheme.
international-support@york.ac.uk
Student Hub
Central team for wellbeing, finance, careers and disability support.
student-hub@york.ac.uk
Accommodation
Constantine College
University-managedModern ensuite rooms clustered around courtyards on Campus East.
Cost: £185 - £230 (per week)
Ensuite rooms • Shared kitchens • Social pavilion
Distance: On campus
Contract: 39-51 weeks
James College
University-managedMix of catered and self-catered flats minutes from central teaching buildings.
Cost: £175 - £215 (per week)
Catering package • Common rooms • Laundry
Distance: 5-minute walk
Contract: 39 weeks
Abode York
PrivateStudio apartments in the city centre with gym and cinema for postgraduates.
Cost: £210 - £285 (per week)
Private bathroom • Gym • Cinema room
Distance: 1.2 miles
Contract: 44-51 weeks
New international students receive accommodation guarantees when they accept offers and rank college housing preferences by 31 July via the Accommodation Hub.
Airport pick-ups, bedding packs and tenancy webinars help students settle quickly in York colleges.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 250
Teams: 65
Cultural Activities
- Roses Tournament — Every spring
- York Festival of Ideas — Every June
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: global-programme@york.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1904 323140
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
130
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 92%
Further study: 5%
Unemployed: 2%
Average Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
NHSBBCPwCUnileverKPMG
Career Services
- York Careers and Placements: One-to-one coaching, CV reviews, skills workshops and global internship sourcing.
- York Strengths Programme: Personalised development assessments with employer mentors in every college.
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
49 km • 65 minutes by coach
Public Transport
- Bus: First York routes 66/67 connect campus to city centre every 7 minutes. • £2 per ride or £15 weekly student ticket
- Rail: York station offers direct trains to London (1h50) and Edinburgh (2h30). • £12-£40 advance fares
Local Area
Historic York combines medieval streets, indie cafes and tech start-ups with quick rail links to Leeds and London.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: York Minster, The Shambles, National Railway Museum
Shopping: Coppergate Centre, Vangarde Retail Park, Fossgate independent shops
Entertainment: City Screen Picturehouse, York Barbican, Spark York food hall
Additional Information
Accreditation
Russell Group, Athena SWAN Gold, AMBA, EQUIS
Partnerships
- Research: Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network — Collaborative projects on health innovation and digital diagnostics.
- Industry: Siemens Mobility — Smart transport data labs and placements for STEM students.
Research Highlights
- York-led quantum communications — Researchers pioneered quantum secure network trials with UK industry partners. (2023)
- Heritage for Global Challenges — Interdisciplinary archaeology teams advising UNESCO on sustainable preservation. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Harriet Harman — Former UK Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (1972)
- Anthony Horowitz — Award-winning author and screenwriter (1977)
- Greg Dyke — Former Director-General of the BBC (1968)
- Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell — Astrophysicist who discovered pulsars (1969)
Metadata
Source: UKUni synthesis of 2024 University of York prospectus, HESA releases and public statistics
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: research@ukuni.io