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We've got the best of both worlds - a green, parkland campus within walking-distance of one of the UK's most iconic city centres.

Our accessible campus has two main areas: Campus East and Campus West. We also have the historic King's Manor in the centre of York.

We offer outstanding study facilities and welcoming social spaces, so you'll have everything you need to make the most of your university experience.

Safest city-based university in England and Wales

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200 acres of scenic parkland

on our green, landscaped campus

20,000+ students from 150+ countries

all part of our diverse, global community

2 lakes and a bird sanctuary

A wide range of wildlife and waterfowl

The campus is bursting with nature and wildlife, home to rabbits, squirrels and wildfowl. I've enjoyed taking walks on campus with friends and feeding the ducks in my free time. The campus environment really makes York feel like its own community and hub of activity. Everything is in one place instead of scattered and spread out across different locations.

Mi Chelle, third year

Let us give you a tour...

Students Zoe and Marta are here to take you on a tour around our campus and show you some of the facilities on offer at York (5 mins).

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Campus tour

... or take one of your own!

Our new app, Visit UoY, allows you to take a self-guided tour of campus. You can either visit us in-person and explore the campus for yourself or get the campus tour experience from the comfort of your own home.

The latest feature of our app is the international student tour. Learn about the support, facilities and opportunities available to you at York from our international student guides.

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See our FAQs page for more information.

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Campus West

Campus West is an inspiring environment for you to study and live in. It's the original and largest area of campus, where lots of our departments, colleges and facilities are based.

Modern buildings rub shoulders with characterful 1960s architecture and the 16th-century Heslington Hall. The lake and surrounding parkland are home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Central Hall is the distinctive centerpiece of Campus West. It hosts lectures, conferences, shows and graduation ceremonies.
Greg's Place is an open-air community hub for socialising, events and summer sun.
Open 362 days of the year, our extensive library is the perfect place to study, research and read. Our main library contains three buildings - JB Morrell, Harry Fairhurst and Raymond Burton. As well as the central library, there are specialist collections at King's Manor and York Minster Library in the city centre.
Our beautiful campus is situated on over 200 acres of parkland which includes our wonderful campus lake. It's one of the largest plastic-bottomed lakes in Europe and houses an abundance of wildfowl and other wildlife.
There are plenty of spots where you can meet people and socialise on campus. Grab a bite to eat with friends in our cafés, restaurants or bars, make use of our sports facilities or enjoy a film at student cinema.
There are lots of shops on campus. You can pick up groceries, get a haircut, use banking services, arrange printing and browse the University gift shop at Market Square.
The students' union building is home to the five sabbatical officers who'll represent you. They have a room called YourSpace that students can rent out to hold events and meetings.
From the scale model of the solar system to the tranquil Quiet Place, campus is full of surprises and hidden spaces where you can relax and unwind.
Heslington Hall is the administrative centre and oldest building on Campus West. We opened our doors in 1963 but since then we have grown and excelled. Heslington Hall is next to The Quiet Place, just one of our lovely green spaces on campus. It’s a great place to relax and also where most of our students take their graduation photos as it provides the perfect backdrop.
From the Department of Psychology's sleep laboratory to the Department of Music's basement recording studio, we invest in state-of-the-art facilities so that you can have the best possible learning experience.
Ron Cooke Hub

Campus East

Campus East is a hub of creative activity, where you'll find our extensive media complex, modern teaching buildings and dedicated areas for collaboration. It's home to a number of departments and colleges, and excellent sporting and community facilities.

It's just a 20-minute walk, 10-minute cycle or e-scooter ride, or a quick and free bus ride away from Campus West.

Ron Cooke Hub is the central point of Campus East. It hosts fairs and exhibitions and features prayer facilities and a 360 degree immersive video space.
The Piazza Building is where our English language pre-sessional courses and pathway courses take place. There's a cafe and canteen for coffee or dinner.
York Sport Village gives you access to a wide range of first-class sport, fitness and health facilities, including a gym, velodrome, 3G football pitches and two pools.
You can admire lake views while you eat at the Piazza restaurant and the Students' Union-run Glasshouse is a great place to relax and catch up with friends.
The Department of Computer Science, the Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (TFTI), York Law School and the Department of Sociology are based here. TFTI's 200-seat theatre is packed with the latest state-of-the-art theatre technology, from cueing systems to sophisticated lighting desk and audio facilities.
Unity Health is the doctor's practice located on Campus East, right next to the shops on Kimberlow Hill. Lots of students choose to register here.
Tara
Being one of the most green (literally) campuses you will ever come across, York naturally has lots of locations ideal for de-stressing. The Quiet Place Garden is often a place you’ll have exclusive use of, as you have to first obtain a key card from Derwent Reception to access it.
Tara, BA (Hons) Psychology. Read Tara's blog post.

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