The University of York in the world

York is a truly global university. We are a top 100 university and our staff and our students come to us from around the world, drawn by our academic reputation and informal approach, and by the opportunity to work or study in one of Europe’s most beautiful historic cities.

York first hit international headlines in AD71 when Constantine was declared Roman Emperor in the city.  In Roman, Viking and Medieval times York was a place of political and religious significance. York’s famous heritage now attracts over four million visitors a year. Meanwhile, the University is driving the city’s economic resurgence and attracting world-leading scholars and businesses. 

Over 20% of the University’s staff and 20% of its students come from outside the UK from 132 different countries.  

The reputation of the University of York for research, and the transnational nature of much of its work, means that people come from all over the world to work on global research and innovation challenges. 

Over 20% of the University’s staff and 20% of its students come from outside the UK from 132 different countries. As a result, our alumni network is also global, with active groups in London, New York, Boston, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, and a range of cities in India, Africa, Europe and Australasia.

Global partners include IBM, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Rolls Royce and Unilever. We are members of the premier world research network, the Worldwide Universities Network, comprising 16 universities from the US, Canada, Europe, China, Australia and South Africa.

Our international strategy is to offer a wide range of international opportunities to all our students and staff, of all nationalities, through research collaboration and different types of exchange and secondment.

You will also find the York campus an increasingly international place to be, reflecting our approach to the world.

Hilary Layton
Director of Internationalisation

 
Statue of Emperor Constantine