After you accept your place

Find a place to live

With a range of room options either on campus or in the nearby, historic city centre, our accommodation is a great place to live and study. You’ll also be just a short walk, cycle or bus ride away from your department, the Library, and a range of study and social spaces.​

Find accommodation

Apply for funding

A range of scholarships and loans are available for research students, to help with the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. You can't usually apply for funding until you're holding an offer.

Come and meet us

Our Virtual Open Days are the ideal way to find out more about postgraduate study at York. Our departments also offer a range of on-campus and online events. All our events provide a chance for you to talk with staff and students about your course, the application process, funding opportunities and more.

Explore our events

Discover graduate life at York

Find out all you need to know about life as a research student at York, including campus events and facilities, city living, specialist careers support and training and development opportunities (RETT). We'll also tell you about how you'll be supported by our Graduate Research School, Graduate Students' Association, the college community and other support networks.

Discover living and learning at York

Prepare for your arrival

After you've accepted an unconditional offer, look out for a joining instructions email. It will contain information about enrolment and important things to do before you arrive.

You can also find out about the Graduate Student's Association, Welcome Week and arrival information in our online guide.

Guide for new students