University of York
Employability Rate
94%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 23,900 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Gold
Highlights
The 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.
The University of York provides on-campus accommodation for international students. The University is divided into 11 different colleges on its parkland campus. Within these colleges are a range of housing options, including standard and en-suite rooms. If students choose to live in residence halls with standard rooms, they will share bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities with their peers. En-suite rooms have a private bathroom attached and are more expensive than standard rooms due to increased privacy. The shared facilities of WiFi, laundry amenities, and kitchen facilities remain the same.
If students want to live in their own rented accommodation, studio apartments are available. This housing option has a private bathroom and kitchenette. Some of the colleges at York University offer accommodation suitable for students with families. Along with housing layouts, shared flats are also available for rent, with a private bedroom but a shared kitchen and common area.
Off-Campus Accommodation is also available: the university can provide international students with assistance in finding approved private accommodation off-campus, including houses, flats, and shared housing.
York University has multiple libraries, however Harry Fairhurst Library is the main library for students. This library houses a huge collection of books, journals, and electronic resources. Study spaces are so productive that they require an advance booking. Morrell and Burton libraries provide similarly large pools of resources for students, with both buildings situated at the same Campus West location.
Students also have use of award-winning sports facilities at York University. In fact, York University was even the training home of competing nations and winners in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Top-performing athletes, clubs and national teams regularly use the campus facilities.
On-site amenities include floodlit 3G football pitches, an Olympic-sized outdoor velodrome, a floodlit road cycle circuit, an athletics stadium, dance studios, squash and tennis courts, the York Sport Arena and a swimming pool.
Numerous specialised laboratories for academic research are located at York University too, with the University retaining a worldwide reputation for research excellence. The Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall hosts concerts and events throughout the year, along with the two art galleries located on campus: Norman Rea Art Gallery and Roslyn Lyons Art Gallery. The University of York Student Union (YUSU) provides access to student bars, social spaces, and meeting rooms.
Campuses
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.
Ranking
by QS
184
by THE
147
by GUARDIAN
19
FAQs
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.
