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University of York
Ranking
20Established in
1963Famous For
Management, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Business Analytics
Fees
£22,200 - £33,700
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
Find your place at York and graduate with more than a qualification. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a globally celebrated research-intensive university located in one of England’s most historic cities. The University ranks 169th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026) and boasts nine subjects in the world top 100 (QS World Subject Rankings 2025).
Scholarships at York
New students at York can find their funding through one of the University’s many scholarships. Typically, these are awarded based on exceptional academic achievement, the candidate’s background or personal circumstances, or to applicants studying particular subjects.
Scholarships at the University of York are typically awarded based on exceptional academic achievement, the candidate’s background or personal circumstances, or to applicants studying particular subjects. The University of York has several international scholarships on offer for both undergraduate and postgraduate students looking to start in September 2026 (see below).
Services
The International Student Support Team offer dedicated services for international students, including visa advice, English language support and a free collection service from Manchester Airport. At the start of Semester 1, they’ll run a range of orientation events to help students settle in, support them with essential tasks like opening a UK bank account, and meet other international students.
International students can access general student support too, either online or in-person at the Student Hub. Support available includes:
- Academic and study skills
- Careers and employability
- Disability and learning needs
- Equality and inclusivity
- Health and wellbeing
- Money and finance
- Accommodation
- Faith and religion
Students can also access mental-health support at York through student wellbeing officers or through the Open Door service, which employs a team of mental-health practitioners. With this service, students can quickly access free and professional counselling services if they need them.
When students enrol at York, they are appointed an academic personal supervisor for the duration of their studies. Personal supervisors can offer tailored support across both academic and pastoral matters, as well as bespoke guidance on personal development, and signposting to external resources. Students can also make use of the York Students’ Union, their college’s wellbeing team and student communities to meet others for peer support.
Rankings
- 169th in the QS World University Rankings, 2026
- Ranked 10th in the UK for research excellence (Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021)
- 20th in the UK and 154th in the world - Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2026)
- 54th in the world for Arts and Humanities - Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2025)
- 92.5% of York students were in work, further study or another positive destination 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate students)
- York was named the UK’s friendliest city - Aviva (2025)
- York is ranked in the top 2% in the world for sustainability - QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
- York is in the world's top 100 for Climate Action - Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2025)
- York was named Community University of the Year - The Mail University Guide (2026)
York is one of only four universities to be ranked both Gold for teaching (latest Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023) and Top Ten for research (Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021) . All of York's subject areas are now ranked in the top 30 in the UK, with four Departments positioned in the top five.
Accommodation
Students can find their home from home at the University of York. They offer a range of accommodation options conveniently located on or close to their campus, with a choice of let lengths available for added convenience.]
The University of York offers a range of accommodation options conveniently located on or close to campus, with a choice of let lengths available for added convenience. Since the University has a collegiate system, rooms are allocated through its 11 colleges. Students can choose between catered or self-catered, and an ensuite or shared bathroom. All room types include access to a shared kitchen.
There are also many reputable private accommodation options near campus, and overnight accommodation is available to commuting students. If students decide to live off campus, they’ll still be allocated a college for the duration of their studies, so they can access the extra support and activities colleges provide.
Courses offered at University of York
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