Choose York
Be inspired by brilliant minds and develop your ambitions in our supportive environment.
Why York?
Be exceptional
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.
Get a gold-standard education
Study at a university with a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) award, and benefit from consistently outstanding teaching.
Learn from our experts
Our research-led teaching means you'll get to hear about the latest discoveries before they reach the text books.
Thrive in a global community
Meet students from all over the world among our community of over 140 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 new student accommodation and state-of-the-art facilities.
Explore our city of contrasts
Our city of contrasts offers everything from iconic attractions to hidden gems.
It's even been named the best place to live in Britain (The Sunday Times, 2018).
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.
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Placements with Careers and Placements
Posted by Maxim on 24 May 2019 Hi, I’m Maxim. For the past year I have worked at the University in the Careers and Placements team. I have been responsible for…
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Actuarial modelling in Paris and London: what I’ve learned
Posted by Rhiannon on 23 May 2019 Hi, I’m Rhiannon, and I’ve been working as an Actuarial Modelling intern for SCOR. I spent the first half of my year in SCOR’s…
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My Archaeology excavation experience
Posted by Amy on 21 May 2019 Hey guys! I’m Amy, a 1st Year Archaeology and Heritage student, and I’ve just finished a four-week excavation of a Roman town in Malton…
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Making friends in York
Posted by Student Content Team on 20 May 2019 Read tips and advice from our international students on the best ways to make friends at university in York.
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What to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York)
Posted by Student Content Team on 20 May 2019 Our international students explain what to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York) to start your university journey.
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Top tips for travelling to the UK (and York)
Posted by Student Content Team on 17 May 2019 Some of our current international students share their tops tips for travelling to the UK and York for university.
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