Bolivia: information for prospective students - Bienvenidos!
The University of York has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. Of our 20,000 plus students over 4,500 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. Develop your English language and a number of other skills, and get the opportunity to interact with our student community.
In 2023, we welcomed 85 students from Latin America.
They're studying a range of subjects including Economics, Environment and Geography, Management and Politics.
Any questions?
Jenny is our Regional Manager for Latin America. Please don’t hesitate to contact her with any queries you might have about studying here.
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Jenny Gonzalez Hogg
Regional Manager for Latin America
I found the experience of studying at York very pleasant. Students get a lot of support from lecturers right from the start. Moreover, the campus is beautiful. There are plenty of forest walks to get lost in and the lake is stunning. The library and other facilities are excellent. The number of students and professors of different nationalities is quite high, providing a great international outlook.Nathalie, MSc Development Economics and Emerging Markets (Bolivia)
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:
- International Achievement Scholarship
- Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
- International Regional Scholarship
You could also be entitled to apply for the following competitive scholarships:
- The Gobierno Autónomo Departamental de Santa Cruz usually have some postgraduate scholarships available
- Chevening Scholarships (Masters only)
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're studying the Diploma de Bachiller / Diploma de Tecnico Basico you will need to take an additional course before being able to apply for an undergraduate course at York. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme.
Other post school qualifications may be considered for entry to York on a case by case basis.
To help you meet our undergraduate entry requirements, you can study a Foundation course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
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 Licenciado/Título de (subject area) 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.
- A score of 75% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 65% is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
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.
International Pathway College
To help you meet our postgraduate entry requirements, you can study a Pre-Masters course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
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.
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We work closely with agents in Latin America that can provide you with more information about the University and our application process. Our representatives are:
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Student societies
There are over 200 social, cultural and religious student-led societies that you can join at York including the International Students' Association (ISA).
