University of York
United KingdomThe University of York was founded in 1963, one of the first ‘plate glass’ universities of that era. It’s a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is one of the few collegiate universities in the UK. This means that it has 11 colleges with equal status and their own constitutions, managed by elected committees of staff and students.
There are 22,000 students at the University of York, including international students from over 150 countries. It has been University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards and appears in the top 200 global universities in the QS World University Rankings 2023. It is also in the top 20 UK Universities in the Complete University Guide and guides from The Guardian and The Times/Sunday Times.
What is the University of York acceptance rate for International Students?
The University of York acceptance rate is 80%.
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In the QS World University Rankings, York appears in the top 100 global universities for nine subjects. Archeology, English Language and Literature and Social Policy and Administration are all in the top 30 in the world. Education, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology are the rest of the top 100 subjects.
In the Teaching Excellence Framework the University of York was rated gold. This was for outstanding academic support that enables all students to progress and succeed in their studies. It was also awarded for a research-strong environment that engages and provides the most outstanding levels of stretch for students in their learning.
Location
York is often voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. It is a historic Viking town characterised by Gothic architecture, Roman history and being the UK’s first human rights city. Cobbled streets take students on a tour of both independent and chain shops, quaint cafes, local bars and restaurants. As a student city, York is welcoming to young people and a great place to check out live music. It is also a city of Sanctuary - actively working with refugee families to provide both shelter and accommodation.
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The University of York acceptance rate is 80%.
The University of York employability rate is 94%.
The University of York is ranked 151st in the QS World University Rankings, 16th in The Guardian University Guide and 133rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Numerous scholarships are provided for international students at the University of York. The Global Leader Scholarship is generally awarded based on academic excellence and a demonstration of acting as a leader among students. International Postgraduate Taught Scholarships are a viable funding option for international students who are pursuing taught postgraduate programs. The criteria used by the university to distribute the scholarships varies but often includes academic success. Research Excellence Scholarships, Country-Specific Scholarships and Departmental Scholarships are all viable options for students and are subject to exploration.
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by QS
151st
by THE
133rd
by GUARDIAN
16th
