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

Students from outside the EU (students who pay the 'international rate'):

We are pleased to offer ten Vice-Chancellor's scholarships for exceptionally high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate taught students, offering £5,000 for each year of study. These scholarships are open to students of any non-EU country.

Country-specific funding and scholarships

University of York's Country-specific Academic Excellence scholarships
Offering £1,500 for the first year of study to high-ability undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

You could also be eligible for the following scholarships:

• In collaboration with the China Scholarship Council we're offering ten joint scholarships to Chinese PhD students who'd like to study at York.
• We're pleased to offer up to two joint-funded Masters scholarships (chevening.org) in collaboration with Chevening. If you wish to be considered for this award you should select York as your first preference in your Chevening application (chevening.org). The eligible courses and application criteria are on the Chevening website.
• BAFTA scholarship for Chinese nationals. To be eligible you must be applying to one of the following courses:
  • MA Digital Film and Television Production
  • MA/MSc Post Production with Visual Effects
  • MA/MSc Post Production with Sound Design

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. A good starting point is to contact your local British Council office. They can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.

If you are leaving Senior Secondary School in China with a Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate or Chinese University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) 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 course.

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. 

Search undergraduate courses

Postgraduate taught courses

For a postgraduate taught course such as a masters, you would normally need a bachelors degree from a recognised institution in a relevant subject. The score you will need depends on which university you attended in China and which subject you are applying to. 

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 80-85% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
• A score of 75-80% 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.

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.

Search postgraduate courses

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:

• Undergraduate tuition fees
• Masters degree tuition fees
• Research degrees tuition fees

Living costs and additional expenses

Use our living cost guides to plan your budget:

• Undergraduate living costs
• Postgraduate living costs

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.

Apply for a postgraduate taught course

Apply for a research degree

We have a number of agents in China that can provide you with more information about the University and our application process. Our representatives are:

• 51Offer
• Aceleader Education Group
• Amber Education
• Christine Lee Education
• Dongfang International Centre for Educational Exchange
• EIC Group
• Golden Arrow
• Hope Study Abroad
• IDP Promising Education
• Index Education Services
• JJL International Education Exchange Promotion Ltd.
• New Oriental Vision Overseas
• Power Academy
• UK Fonton Culture & Education Exchange Service
• UKEAS China
• United Kingdom Education Centre (UKEC)
• Wiseway Global Co Ltd

You can also seek advice from the British Council in China.