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University of York
No matter where you are from, or what you would like to do when you graduate, the York experience will challenge, inspire, develop and support you. Through a combination of excellent teaching, a rich and varied campus life and a cultured city, you’ll have the experience of a lifetime.
A York degree is recognised and respected all over the world. As a high-performing and prestigious Russell Group university, their groundbreaking research underpins their teaching.
The University of York challenges you to dream big, think critically and get you where you want to be.
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Why study at the University of York?
The second safest city in the UK according to industry body, Get Licensed, in their 2023 review.
154th in the world in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2026.
Rated Gold for teaching and Top Ten for research alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial in the latest TEF/REF rankings.
Ranked 51st globally in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025.
York has been ranked one of the happiest places to live in Britain (Guardian 2025).
Life at York
International student support: The University of York will help you to settle in and adapt to life studying and living in the UK. They offer dedicated support for international students and their support network is here to help you make the most of your experience at York.
International careers support: At York, they will help you get to where you want to be.
Wherever you are in your career journey, they are there to help you stand out from the crowd. During your time at York, you will gain valuable skills and experiences that are highly valued by global employers.
Access their careers support to get the most of your university experience and find out where a York degree can take you.
York city guide: York is regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK. With a population of 200,000, it’s big enough to feel lively but small enough to feel like home.
If you’re going to an Open Day, be sure to explore the city while you’re there.
Additional courses
As well as degree programmes, the University of York offer a range of additional courses to support your study:
- Pre-sessional English Language courses
- International Foundation Year
- Pre-Masters programme
- Short courses and summer schools
- Visiting student opportunities
