
Australia: information for prospective students - Hello!
The University of York has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. Of our 20,000 plus students over 5,500 are from outside the UK, representing more than 150 countries. At York, you'll be sure to have an international educational experience! See why the choice is York
Get a taste of studying in York through our free online taster courses and open access short online courses. Develop your English language and a number of other skills, and get the opportunity to interact with our student community.
Studying with us at the moment we have:
- 9 students from Oceania
- 6 students from Australia.
They're studying a range of subjects including Archaeology, Management, Economics and English.
Any questions?
Joseph is our Regional Manager for Australia. Please don’t hesitate to contact him with any queries you might have about studying here.
Book an online appointment with Joseph

Joseph Swan
Regional Manager for Australia
Application information
Funding, scholarships and loans
We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students:
- Undergraduate funding, scholarships and loans
- Postgraduate taught funding, scholarships and loans
- Research degree funding, scholarships and loans
We award many international scholarships every year, recognising achievement by applying a tuition fee discount:
You could also be entitled to apply for the following competitive scholarships:
Country specific scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships
various. The University of York is a host university for the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Various opportunities are available throughout the year. The majority of awards are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Other sources of funding
There are a number of external funding bodies that exist to support study in the UK. Government departments, international agencies, charitable organisations and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas. If there is a local British Council office near you they can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.
If you are studying one of the qualifications below in conjunction with an ATAR you will need to score between 85 and 92 in the ATAR. If you have studied QCE in conjunction with OP we accept between Band 5 and Band 1. The requirements may vary depending on the state and the course you're applying for.
- Australian Capital Territory ACT Year 12 Certificate + ATAR
- New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) + ATAR
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) + ATAR
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Senior Certificate + ATAR (previously OP)
- South Australia South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) + ATAR
- Tasmania Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) + ATAR
- Victoria Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) + ATAR
- Western Australia WA Certificate of Education (WACE) + ATAR
- Other post school qualifications may also be considered for entry to York on a case by case basis.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course pages for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
Postgraduate taught courses
For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution.
Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. Actual requirements will vary by course.
- Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or a grade of 'Distinction' - normally 70-75% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1. This may vary according to HEI.
- Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a grade of 'Credit' - normally 60-65% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2. This may vary according to HEI.
Research degrees
For a research degree, such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course page for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
English language requirements vary by academic department.
- Undergraduate study English language requirements
- Postgraduate Taught English language requirements
- Postgraduate Research English language requirements
English language support
We can help you with your English language skills both before and during your studies.
Fees
Find out how much our courses cost:
Living costs and additional expenses
Use our living cost guides to plan your budget:
Undergraduate
To apply to York, you will need to complete an application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Apply for an undergraduate course
Postgraduate
You can apply online for taught Masters courses and research degrees. You can apply all year round in most cases but we recommend that you apply as early as possible due to competition for places and funding application deadlines.
Meet us in your country
We don't have any upcoming visits planned to your country at the moment.
Sign up for email updates to find out about upcoming visits.
We don't currently have any authorised agents in Australia. However, you can seek advice from the British Council in Australia.

Pre-arrival information
Read our pre-arrival checklist and find out everything you need to know to help make your journey to York as easy as possible.
If you're travelling to the UK by plane, you can book your place on our free airport collection service from Manchester airport.
Student societies
There are over 180 social, cultural and religious student-led societies that you can join at York including the International Students' Association (ISA).
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Visit us
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