Applying to York
Thank you for your interest in applying for graduate study at York.
Before making your application, you should read the relevant web pages about the University and your proposed programme of study (including a link to a prospectus request form).
Apply online
We have an online application system. Note that some departments prefer to receive paper applications for research degrees.
Admissions policy
The University is committed to maintaining high standards in admissions through its policies and procedures and through the quality of students it admits. Our admissions policy aims to select students who have the ability and motivation to benefit from the academic opportunities offered and to contribute towards the research-led environment of the University. In applying its policies and procedures the University undertakes to ensure that no prospective or existing student is treated less favourably on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender, marital or parental status, political belief or social or economic class.
Click here for the full Postgraduate Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Any complaints about the admissions process should be sent to the Assistant Registrar: Registry Services in the first instance. For further details go to the University’s complaints procedure.
For information on support for students with disabilities, please see our Disability Services website.