Why study at York?
The University of York has been welcoming students from all over the world since it was established. International students form an integral part of the community on campus, and currently just over 20% of our students come from outside the UK.
Wherever you are from, you can be sure that you will receive the very best support from the moment you enquire about studying with us until graduation and beyond.
A few reasons why students choose York:
- York is consistently among the top UK universities for the quality of its teaching and research.
- York is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (THE/Thompson-Reuter World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings).
- York was named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2010.
- Our students are very satisfied with the quality of teaching and course content.
- Eligible students from outside the EU are guaranteed University-managed accommodation on or near campus.
- You can enjoy studying and living in a very safe and beautiful parkland campus.
- Our integrated support network provides guidance throughout your time at York, including advice on improving your skills for employment.
- The campus is located close to the centre of the city of York, recently voted European Tourism City of the year.
- York is easily accessible by air, rail and road. York is only two hours by train from London which makes Heathrow and Gatwick airports within easy reach.
- The cost of living in York is significantly lower than in some other parts of the UK.
- We have some very active student societies such as the International Students' Association and the Graduate Students' Association.
Help and advice
We understand that choosing to spend the next three or four years in a country outside your own is a very important and often difficult decision.
We want to help make this process as easy for you as possible and to ensure that you receive the relevant information when you need it and from the right people, so whatever your question about York please do contact us.
Contact a York student from your country
We can put you in touch with York students or alumni from your country through our York Ambassadors Scheme, so you can find out exactly what it is like to study and live at York.
York offers students the opportunity to study at a world-class university in a beautiful historic city. I have enjoyed my time in York as an international student. The International Students’ Association (ISA) runs some of the biggest events on campus, including ‘Fiesta!’ where students serve their national dishes, giving you the chance to taste foods from all around the world.
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