Why York?
Independent minds, working with a collective spirit, towards the common good.
Find a course
Be inspired
A York degree is recognised and respected all over the world. As a student here, you’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects.
Learn from our experts
Our research-led teaching means you'll get to hear about the latest discoveries before they reach the textbooks.
.jpg)
Thrive in a global community
Meet students from all over the world among our community of over 150 countries on campus.
You'll also have the opportunity to expand your horizons by studying, working or volunteering abroad.
Study in outstanding spaces
Be inspired by your surroundings and benefit from our £500m investment in student accommodation and state-of-the-art facilities.
Feel at home
Our college system provides the perfect way to settle into university life.
You'll be part of your college community from day one, with an instant social life, extra support, and exciting events to get involved in.
Explore our historic city
Our beautiful city is renowned for its rich history as well as its thriving culture. Discover why York is regularly named one of the best places to live in Britain, offering everything you could want from iconic attractions to hidden gems.
Modules beyond academic borders
At York, you can step outside your degree programme and expand your knowledge with elective and language modules.
Studying a language or module from another department lets you broaden your knowledge, make unique academic connections and boost your employability.
Why our students love York
You don't have to take our word for it, our student bloggers will happily tell you about why they love York.
-
A week in the life of an English and Related Literature student
Posted by Nadia on 26 January 2023 Hi everyone, my name is Nadia, and I am in my second year at the University of York, studying English and Related Literature. I…
-
Three reasons why Philosophy at York is great!
Posted by Mia on 25 January 2023 The course One fantastic thing about university is that everyone has chosen to be there, and has chosen a course that they really want…
-
Weekly activities at Anne Lister College
Posted by Melissa on 24 January 2023 Before I begin to highlight all the numerous college activities available, I thought I would briefly introduce what colleges are here at the University…
-
Life as a Health Sciences Student at the Uni of York
Posted by Alistair on 24 January 2023 The Nursing course At the University of York, Health Sciences students are split into three fields of practice: Adult, Child and Mental Health. Right…
-
Is a Linguistics placement year for you?
Posted by Emma on 23 January 2023 While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn’t an easy option for me. I…
-
My field trip to the North York Moors
Posted by Bec on 20 January 2023 The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to…