Zimbabwe: information for prospective students - Welcome!
York has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. Of our 20,000 students over 4,000 are from outside of the UK, representing more than 150 countries. At York you'll be sure to have an international educational experience!
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Studying with us at the moment we have 164 students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
They're studying a range of subjects including Health Sciences, Social Policy and Social Work, Politics, Economics and Environment and Geography.
Any questions?
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York is such a pretty city. It’s the perfect mixture of city and countryside. All the modern places you want access to, like shops, cinemas and fancy restaurants are there - but there's the open-ness of the country too. There's a river through the city. On the outskirts there's fields and lots of fresh air. It honestly is the perfect city to move to when you're transitioning into adulthood.Munashe, BSc Biomedical Sciences (Zimbabwe)
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:
We are proud to have launched a partnership with the Ashinaga Association to provide full scholarships to African students who’ve lost one or both of their parents. Read about the launch
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're applying to York through Clearing this summer, entry requirements may differ from those listed on this and our course pages. Please refer to our Clearing pages for the latest details as they're announced.
Actual grades required will vary by course. If you are leaving school with the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) you will need to achieve between AAA and BBB. Please see our typical A level requirements for further details and essential subjects.
Other qualifications such as International A levels or the International Baccalaureate are accepted.
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.
For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution in a relevant subject.
Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree (2:1), however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees (2:2). Actual requirements will vary by course.
- A score of 2:1 or 65% is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 2:2 or 60% Honours 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
We don't have any upcoming visits planned to your country at the moment.
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You could also seek advice from the British Council in Zimbabwe.
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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