The University of York is a Prestigious Russell Group UK university, creating independent critical thinkers through academic excellence and groundbreaking research. We are committed to research-led teaching, providing excellent supportive and inclusive learning experience for our students. We hold a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) award, showing that we deliver consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
Our ‘York Futures’ career programs prepare students to be career ready since year one at the university. We help students to identify and enhance their key strengths and leadership qualities for successful career after graduation. The university has invested £500 millions in building new accommodation and state-of-art teaching and research facilities. All our accommodation is on or near campus and is guaranteed for international students. York is a flourishing city, being voted the ‘best place to live in the UK’ (The Sunday Times, 2018). It is a lively and living friendly city. York is a contemporary, student-friendly city, renowned for its rich history and heritage. With a population of 200,000, it’s a buzzing city, that's small enough to cycle and walk around. York is ideally situated to explore the stunning scenery of Yorkshire, and it has great transport networks that connect you with the major cities of the UK.