Information on the University and the City of York

York has a 2000 year history and was the capital of England before London! An important political, cultural and religious centre since Roman times, York retains an impression of every age, from the encircling ancient walls, through the winding medieval streets to the elegant Georgian townhouses.

  • York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe
  • York is big enough to feel cosmopolitan but small enough not to be overwhelming
  • It was recently voted Number One Cycle City and the pedestrian-friendly environment allows street life, traders and performers to flourish
  • York is a friendly and safe place where people enjoy life: in a recent "quality of life" survey, York was placed 7th out of 145 cities
  • The main University campus is only 10 minutes by bike from the city centre
  • York is famed for its pubs, bars and restaurants, and has a thriving café culture. Many places have live music. Afternoon tea at Betty's is a world-famous York tradition, the perfect treat to impress visitors.
  • York is well served with sports facilities. The city also has one of the finest racecourses in the country and there is a championship-quality golf course only minutes from the University.
  • Beyond York lies some of Britain's most attractive and impressive countryside with a great many places of natural beauty and historic interest.
  • To the north lie the Pennine Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors national parks, and to the east the fishing villages and resorts of the coast, while to the west are the cities of Leeds and Bradford.

The list below provides links to University information, as well as information about the City of York.