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Independent minds.
Collective spirit.

A member of the Russell Group and one of just four UK universities rated both gold for teaching and top 10 for research, we combine academic excellence with social purpose.

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Beautiful campus. Historic city. There's so much here to love. Applications are now open to join us in 2026.

Find your next step at York. Join us on Tuesday 10 February to meet your department, support staff and current students.

Explore our research

We inspire and change lives. A member of the Russell Group, our thriving research and innovation culture is at the forefront of new knowledge and understanding.

Our research reflects our extraordinary and diverse community and partnerships. From a spark of curiosity, we explore the unknown and open up new ideas and opportunities for all.

Research

Many anti-ivory campaigns have struggled because they miss the human side of the problem.

Research

Researchers use robotics to find potential new antibiotic among hundreds of metal complexes.

Research

Teenage niece may have shaped Jane Austen’s Persuasion, new study suggests.

Research

Text messages could be key to helping TB patients quit smoking.

News and events

Awards

Three University of York academics have been recognised in the King’s New Year honours.

News

We've partnered with NatWest to empower a new generation of innovators.

News

Scientists at York have launched a company to develop solutions to the emerging epidemic of loneliness and depression.

News

Professor Lindsay Oades has been appointed the new Provost for the University of York Mumbai.

Event
26 January 2026

In our Holocaust Memorial Day Lecture, Rachael Burns examines why so many felt able to deny the existence of the Holocaust.

Awards

How our staff and students epitomise being a University for Public Good.

Campus and city life

Our safe and inclusive campus environment and our student-friendly city provide everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

Make friends for life, discover new passions and learn invaluable skills. Discover why you'll love York.

Be right at the heart of the action. Choose from a range of room types on or very near to campus.

Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.

Support in difficult times

These are challenging times for many of our community. We're doing what we can to help and are committed to supporting where we can:

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