India: information for prospective students - Welcome!
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
In 2023, we welcomed:
- 469 students from South Asia
- 399 students from India.
They're studying a range of subjects including Management, Electronic Engineering, Law and Computer Science.
Research
From teaching to facilities, our focus on life-changing Research will have a positive impact on your time at York.
Go global
As a York student, you have the opportunity to get involved in one of our global programmes and placements.
Contact us
Please don't hesitate to contact our India team with any queries you might have about studying here.
I absolutely love the fact that we have colleges in York as they really become a part of your identity. I’m a part of Derwent college and it has played a big part of my time as a student in York. Most of my friends are in Derwent as well and I love the fact that it is an incredibly social college and we get plenty of opportunities to come back to campus even as Second and Third years.Srish, BA English and Related Literature (India)
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:
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle income countries)
- Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships (britishcouncil.in)
- Department of Social Justice & Empowerment National Overseas Scholarship - to facilitate low-income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans categories to study Masters or PhD degrees.
- Inlaks Scholarships (inlaksfoundation.org)
- J N Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship - loans of up to maximum of Rs10 lakh for postgraduate study. Applicants must be a graduate of a recognised Indian university. Applications open every year from December/January onwards till mid-March.
Country specific scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship
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.
Typical offers for Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) are based on an average score ranging between 75% to 85%.
- An average score of 85% is comparable to A*AA/AAA
- An average score of 80% is comparable to AAB/ABB
- An average score of 75% is comparable to BBB
For CBSE and CISCE boards we will accept the overall average score from the best four subjects. For other State Boards, we will accept the overall score from the best five subjects. Good A level and International Baccalaureate grades are also accepted. Actual grades required will vary by course.
Other post-school qualifications may also 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 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.
- A score of 60 per cent is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 50 per cent is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
We take into account universities who mark more rigorously, eg University of Delhi, where we usually accept 55 per cent or higher.
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.
Meet us in your country
Dates | City | Details |
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Various | Various | Agent Fairs - October 202414/10/2024 18/10/2024 19/10/2024
Time: 11.00 - 14.00 Location: Nagpur IT Park - KC Overseas Fair 19/10/2024
Time: 15.00 - 17.00 Location: Nagpur Sadar - KC Overseas Fair
23/10/2024
Time: 12.00 - 16.00 Location: IDP office Lucknow 24/10/2024
Time: 12.00 - 16.00 Location: IDP office Jaipur
26/10/2024
Time: 11.00 - 16.00 Location: DelhiIDP FairHotel The Park - Delhi
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Various | Various | Agent Fairs - November/December 2024 Continued23/11/2024 23/11/2024 24/11/2024 24/11/2024 30/11/2024 8/12/2024 |
Various | Various | Agent Fairs - November8/11/2024 10/11/2024 12/11/2024 13/11/2024 14/11/2024 15/11/2024 16/11/2024 16/11/2024 17/11/2024 19/11/2024 21/11/2024 |
If you wish to receive extra support when applying to study in the UK, you can choose to be counselled by an agent. The University of York is partnered with numerous education agents around the world, who are carefully selected and regularly trained by the University.
Students who choose to be counselled by an agent should expect the following standards of service:
- Agent representatives will support you throughout the application process, including advice when preparing and submitting required documents
- Agent representatives will have full access to your data within your application and may discuss your application in full with the University of York
- Agent representatives should be honest and accurate when communicating with you about the University, and vice versa
- Agent representatives will conduct themselves with fairness and integrity at all times and are subject to a rigorous selection and ongoing training process by the University of York.
It is important to us that you are satisfied with the service that you receive from an agent. You can provide feedback to us by completing the agent feedback form. All responses are anonymous. If you have any questions please contact international@york.ac.uk.
Below is a list of partners that we highly recommend based on the country from which you are applying. The services provided can vary, as can the fees (some services are free of charge). We recommend that you use the web links provided to research your options thoroughly before making a final decision.
Our agent partners
- AECC Global
- Adventus Education
- AHZ Associates
- Azent Overseas
- Edwise International
- Fateh Education
- Geebee Education PVT. Ltd
- IDP Education (UK) Ltd
- KC Overseas Education
- Leverage Edu
- Oberoi's Education Link PVT Ltd
- Santamonica Study Abroad
- Shiksha Study Abroad
- SI-UK
- TC Global
- UniScholars
- You can also seek advice from the British Council in India.
Student perspectives
Get the inside student view on life at York – the fun stuff and the challenges! Our students from India will explain why they love York and how they’re adapting to university and academic life.
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).
Contact us
Please don't hesitate to contact our India team with any queries you might have about studying here.