New international students: Welcome to York Guide
At-a-glance: what you need to do
Just want to know what you need to do and when?
Use our handy checklist to see everything you need to do - and then tick off each task once you've completed it!
Find the checklist by scrolling the 'essentials' on the MyUoY app or download the list below:
International student checklist 2025 (PDF 
, 313kb)
You'll also need our checklists for undergraduates or postgraduates, too!
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What our current students say
Read our student blog posts for top tips about studying in the UK.
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