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 checklists to see everything you need to do - and then tick off each task once you've completed it!
Access the MyUoY app after you have enrolled (from August 2026). Find the 'Welcome to York' checklists by swiping across the 'essentials' or download the PDF:
, 706kb)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.
Hi, I’m Miriam, a final year international student, studying Accounting, Business, Finance and Management. Clearing is simpler than it looks, but still stressful in…
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Dear prospective students, My name is Kaori, and I am a PhD student in the Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York…