Undergraduate entry requirements
I’m an international applicant
We also accept a wide range of international qualification types, depending on your chosen course.
Find the accepted requirements for your country
If you're a non-native English-speaking applicant, we’ll ask for evidence of your English language ability.
Learn about English language requirements
If you don't meet our entry requirements, our international pathway courses can help you secure a place to study with us.
Learn about international pathway courses
We often accept pathway courses from other institutions. To know more, tell us at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk what pathway course you’re taking, and the course you’d like to study at York.
You won't be able to access our IT systems (Gmail, e:vision, Blackboard and more), from a country subject to sanctions imposed by the UK, or other jurisdictions like the EU or USA.
I'm a mature applicant
You may not need the same academic qualifications as school-leavers. We also consider demonstrated enthusiasm, recent experience of studying, and other work or subject expertise.
You can contact the Admissions Tutor in your chosen academic department to discuss what they look for.
I'm a care-experienced or estranged applicant
We want to support care-experienced or estranged applicants at all stages of their university journey. To get all the help on offer, you can let us know more about you when you apply.
I have a disability
If you let us know of any additional needs when you apply, we can start a conversation about extra support and adjustments. You can also give us this information later in the process once your place to study at York has been confirmed.
Anything you tell us will be handled in confidence, and won’t affect the academic assessment of your application. It'll only be taken into account if your disability might impact entry to your chosen course (like Medicine, for example).
I’m a refugee or asylum seeker
We welcome refugees and asylum seekers living in the UK. As a University of Sanctuary, we have a history as a place of safety for people caught up in conflict and in need of refuge.
Because refugees and asylum seekers come from a variety of backgrounds, with various qualifications and experience, we consider each application on a case-by-case basis.
If you've been granted Refugee or Humanitarian Protection Status, you might be eligible for extra funding opportunities.
I've faced other personal challenges
You can let us know more about any personal challenges (sometimes known as 'mitigating circumstances') that have affected your preparation for university. We might be able to take them into account when looking at your application.
I'll be under 18 at the start of the course
The University of York admits students on individual merit and does not discriminate on the grounds of age. Some courses of study are bound by external professional regulations or placement requirements concerning age. We are also bound by Home Office rules regarding student visas; this means that the University is unable to sponsor students under the age of 16 years for visa purposes.
Prospective students aged 16 and 17 will be admitted only where they can demonstrate the ability to live independently in the University community. If assessments of this ability are inconclusive, admission may be offered at a later entry point.
In order to support applicants under the age of 18 the University may provide transition information and guidance to further support the applicant and their parents, carers and/or guardians. Further information is available in the Recruitment, selection and admissions policy.
Frequently asked questions about starting university under 18
- What happens if I need to attend an under 18s discussion after I have received my offer letter?
If you are required to attend an under 18s discussion, you will receive an email from the Admissions Policy and Compliance team inviting you and a parent, carer or guardian to attend on a suggested date. Once you have confirmed attendance, you will receive a link to a video call on the scheduled date and time. If you are unable to attend the suggested date and time provided you will be able to suggest an alternative date and time and the team will try to accommodate.
- What can I expect to be covered in my under 18s discussion?
The aim of this discussion is for you to find out more about the university environment, university expectations and an opportunity to ask us any questions. Staff will also make you aware of any age restrictions.
- What happens after I have attended my under 18s discussion?
After your under 18 discussion has taken place, approval is required from the Interim Director for Student Life and Wellbeing. Once approved, the Admissions Policy and Compliance team will be in touch, via email, to confirm the approval.
Please note that the discussion must take place before you:
- Register;
- you return your signed under 18s declaration;
- we issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
- you arrive at the University.
- I have received information about being a student under 18. How can I arrange a UK based guardian?
If you are under 18, you must have a parent, guardian or appointed guardian based in the UK. If your parent, carer or guardian does not live in the UK, you can nominate a UK based guardian using any of the services below:
You may also choose to nominate a family member who is already living in the UK and is over the age of 18.
- How long do I need to have a UK based guardian for?
Your UK Guardianship start date is the day you plan on arriving in the UK and the UK Guardianship end date is the day you become 18.
- How do I share my UK based guardian details with the University?
You will be able to provide details of your UK based guardian when you complete your online enrolment. Students are normally invited to enrol from August each year. See more information about enrolment.
- Are there any additional United Kingdom and Visa (UKVI) requirements for students who are under 18?
Students applying for a Student Visa who are under the age of 18 are required to provide evidence of parent(s) or legal guardian(s) having consented to their travel to the UK. You must also provide evidence of your relationship with your parent(s) or legal guardian(s). See more information about applying for a visa from outside the UK.
- What support is offered to students who are under 18?
The University offers a range of support for all students. See more information about student support and advice.
I want to transfer from another university
It’s sometimes possible to transfer from another university directly into 2nd Year (but not into 3rd or 4th Year).
If you'd like to know more, you can get in touch with your chosen academic department to discuss options.
I want to appeal my grades
Every UK student has the right to appeal their grades, but it's important to first understand the potential outcomes.
Your school or college can submit an appeal on your behalf, or otherwise give more advice and information. If you're a private student, a mature student or homeschooled, you can appeal directly to the awarding organisation.
Explore government guidance on appealing grades
If you decide to appeal any grades, let us know straight away at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk. Include your UCAS ID, the subject and qualification you're appealing, and when you expect the appeal outcome. We won't receive your revised grades automatically, so make sure to tell us of any decisions, too.
We might not be able to hold your place while we wait for appeal outcomes. The latest we can hold places is usually around the start of September, depending on your course. In some circumstances, we may offer you a deferred place.
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