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Rated Gold for teaching and Top Ten for research
(alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial in the latest TEF/REF rankings)
The UK's friendliest city, and one of the safest and happiest
(Aviva 2025; CUG 2025; Guardian 2025)
12th in the UK, and 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber
(Complete University Guide 2026)
Targeted by graduate employers
We're in the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK’s leading graduate employers (High Fliers' Graduate Market Report 2026)

A Russell Group university that powers your potential

At the University of York, your future starts in a place where world-class research meets innovative teaching.
Recognised as Community University of the Year (Mail, 2026), we offer a supportive environment in a historic, well-connected city — plus a safe, green campus where you can thrive.

Here you'll gain a professional advantage through our strong industry links, with 90.8% UK undergraduate students in work, further study, or another positive destination 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/3).

York is an investment in your future, and if you’re aiming for a career you find fulfilling, there’s no better environment to develop the knowledge, skills, and opportunities that matter most.

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Campus & city life

See how Valerie found the best of both worlds at York.

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Find your people

See how York freshers discover the various societies on offer.

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Open days at York

What goes into choosing a university? Find out how York students found their place.

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Find your direction, with our expert careers services.

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Contextual offers

Everyone's journey is different, our contextual offers take into account your full potential to succeed at university, not just your grades.

Funding opportunities

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The University of York offers a wide range of financial support, discover what's available to you.

College system

Our unique college system provides the best safety net to build your confidence and independence, as you navigate student life.

Career support

We offer comprehensive career support, starting from the moment you accept an offer, right through to graduation and beyond.

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