Meet our students
Meet some of our current students and find out their reasons for choosing York.
Our diverse campus greets students from all over the world every year. We currently have over 20,000 students studying at York from over 150 different countries, each with their own unique university experience.
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Meet Louisa
BSc Biomedical Sciences, Indonesia
"The teaching here at York is nothing like I expected. I thought that during university I’d be on my own without much help, but here at York the teaching staff have been absolutely amazing and so supportive! Not only do you have a supervisor that always looks out for you, but you can reach out to teaching staff for their help.
"The University of York is definitely one of the most beautiful campuses I’ve ever been to. I love how it’s situated a little out of town, as it allows you to focus on your studies. But if you ever need a break, the city centre is only 15 minutes away by bus. I also love the ducks and geese on campus. They never fail to make me smile, even on a bad day!"
Meet Hathaway
BA English in Education, China
"York is so beautiful! I go to the town every weekend but I'm still amazed every time! I can't appreciate the York Minster enough. Every time I go spot different amazing places in the city - maybe a quiet cafe, or a vintage shop. There are always places to discover. I think the transport is pretty satisfying and convenient - just hop on at the library bus stop and you can go to the city centre or even to the Designer Outlet.
"I live in Halifax College which I love a lot. We have our own Nisa as well as a 24-hour reception. I really enjoy all of the fantastic scenery around Halifax! It's next to several ‘farms’ as well as the Golf Club. Weather permitting, I will go hiking with housemates, or alone during weekends."
Meet Samson
LLB Law, Hong Kong
"I love the study areas in York the most. The campus provides great areas to study, including the Piazza library, Piazza study area, Ron Cooke Hub, Library and more. Some areas like the Ron Cooke Hub and the library are open around the clock, so I can work whenever I want according to my own routine.
"I love how historic the city is. York’s medieval streets and buildings are still beautifully preserved. The Shambles is deemed one of the most recognised historic streets in England. The architecture is beautifully preserved in the historical heart of the city."
Meet Mi Chelle
BA English, Malaysia
"I was offered the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Department of English Overseas Bursary and the Sharifah Sofia Albukhary Scholarship. These scholarships have greatly alleviated my financial burden and have enabled me to fully take advantage of the opportunities here at York. The Sharifah Sofia Albukhary Scholarship has enabled me to meet many different scholars from different backgrounds and has given me the opportunity to network.
"While I've taken up some casual work these scholarships have meant that I have not had to take up regular part-time work, enabling me to fully focus on my studies as well as extracurricular endeavours. They have given me the chance to fully immerse myself in university life."
Meet Munashe
BSc Biomedical Sciences, Zimbabwe
"Settling in was a bit rocky in the beginning because I didn't know where anything was or how to get to places, but the people here are so friendly so it was never scary to ask for directions. Freshers' Week was a great way to ease into university life - there were lots of fun things to do and there was so much excitement in the air!
"One of my favourite things to do is to watch the sunset from the third floor of the Morrell Library - it's ten times better from that viewpoint. The absolute best sight is Campus West at night, when all the lights on the bridges and the fountain are on. It's so beautiful!”
Chat to our students
Want to get more of an insight into student life at York? Chat to one of our current students!
Offering a wealth of experience, they can give you top tips on preparing to come to York and tell you what it’s like to study with us.
Blogs
Read about the experiences of our international students at York.
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Rachel’s international Clearing story
Posted by Rachel on 2 May 2023 In 2020, I came to York to study Social Policy through Clearing as an international student. The day of Clearing was stressful as I…
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Tackling the Clearing process as an international student
Posted by Salih on 2 May 2023 Clearing can be an overwhelming process for students, especially if they did not receive the results they were expecting or have changed their mind…
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York Lingo – A short guide to some parts of Uni of York student culture
Posted by Navin on 25 April 2023 I don’t know about you, but coming from Goa, India, the student culture in York was quite confusing. When you first start university, you’re…
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10 things that will make you love York!
Posted by Laura on 14 April 2023 Something unique about coming to York is not just the University (which is pretty cool) but also the city. York is somewhere that, even…
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Culture Shock: Moving from Hong Kong to York
Posted by Bob on 11 April 2023 So, Spring term began a couple of weeks ago. Looking back, time seems to pass by so quickly. It’s my first time living abroad…
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My top tips for securing a departmental scholarship
Posted by Pratik on 9 December 2022 As an international student, my journey has been both challenging and rewarding. I was especially pleased when I received my Management School Masters International…
Contact us
Got a question about applying to York? Email our friendly International Team for advice and support.
If you've already applied to study at York please use You@York to upload any documents. Please do not email documents to us.