
China: information for prospective students - 你好
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Studying with us at the moment we have 2,571 students from China.
They're studying a range of subjects including Management, Education, Economics, English and Sociology.
Key facts
- The Grand Chinese New Year Gala, organised by the York Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), is the Chinese community’s biggest annual event in York.
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Any questions?
Lingzi is our Regional Manager for China. Please don't hesitate to contact her with any queries you might have about studying here.

Lingzi Cook
Regional Manager for China
lingzi.cook@york.ac.uk
+44 (0) 7385 341615
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Shawn Gu
China Representative
shawn.gu@york.ac.uk
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The teaching team here is excellent. First of all, the teachers pay great attention to the students' opinions. They patiently answer questions in lectures, seminars and workshops. Secondly, they like to listen to students' feedback on the course. They hope to continuously improve the teaching quality and provide a better learning experience for students.Mengyun, MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (China)
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 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.
- GREAT Scholarships in partnership with the British Council
- 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.
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 to 85 per cent is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 75 to 80 per cent 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.
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
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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
- Dongfang International Centre for Educational Exchange
- EIC Group
- Golden Arrow
- Hope Study Abroad
- IAE China
- IDP Promising Education
- Index Education Services
- JJL International Education Exchange Promotion Ltd.
- Liu Cheng International Group Limited
- New Oriental Vision Overseas
- Power Academy
- UK Fonton Culture & Education Exchange Service
- United Kingdom Education Centre (UKEC)
- Wiseway Global Co Ltd
You can also seek advice from the British Council in China.
Country specific scholarships
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000. We're offering six scholarships to students from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

Pre-arrival information
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