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Welcome and support

Welcome to Global Short Courses and Summer Schools

Global Opportunities provides summer schools and short courses in York for partner universities and at locations around the world for York students.

Our programmes connect York globally with partners around the world.

Help and support

Ask us anything - we’re here to help! Our office is based in Derwent College. Come in at any time to talk about any issues or questions you may have, no matter how big or small! Contact us if you need anything.

Contact during office hours (9am-5pm)
Global Opportunities Administration Team
Global-shortcourses@york.ac.uk 
Tel: +44 (0)1904 322846

Contact outside office hours, please contact:
Campus Safety and Security Team
Tel: +44 (0)1904 323333

Our Global Assistants (GAs) are current students at the University of York who are here to support you throughout your stay. They can share their experiences of student life in York, help you settle in, and organise social activities, trips, and events to help you make the most of your time here. You can also explore the range of social activities available during your programme.

View our social activities

This is the best summer programme I can possibly imagine. I enjoyed every minute of it. I have met with wonder[ful] people, both the students and the staff, and have been to wonderful places and seen wonderful art.

- Previous short courses student