The University of York is in the top 100 of both the THE and the QS 2010 world rankings, confirming our status as one of the world's foremost universities.
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4.5 out of 5 (31 ratings / 23 reviews) York, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (48)
- B.A. Archaeology
- B.Sc. Archaeology
- B.Sc. Bioarchaeology
- B.A. English
- B.A. English in Education
- B.A. French/Philosophy
- B.A. German/Philosophy
- B.A. History
- B.A. History and French
- B.A. History/Philosophy
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.A. Philosophy/Sociology
- B.Sc. Physics with Philosophy
Social Sciences (33)
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.A. English
- B.Sc. Environmental Geography
- B.A. Philosophy/Sociology
- B.A. Politics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology in Education
- B.A. Social Policy
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (31)
- B.Sc. Bioarchaeology
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics and Finance
- B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics
- B.Sc. Molecular Cell Biology
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Philosophy
- B.Sc. Theoretical Physics
Engineering & Technology (14)
- B.Eng. Electronic Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (11)
- B.A. History of Art
- B.Sc. Interactive Media
- B.A. Music
- B.Sc. Music Technology Systems
- B.Eng. Music Technology Systems
Business & Management (11)
- B.Sc. Business and Management
- B.Sc. Economics and Finance
- B.Sc. Mathematics and Finance
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- B.Sc. Bioarchaeology
- B.Sc. Ecology
- B.Sc. Environmental Geography
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
Medicine & Health (6)
- B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- B.Sc. Genetics
- B.A. Midwifery Practice
- B.Sc. Molecular Cell Biology
Computer Science & IT (5)
Education & Training (4)
- B.A. Education
- B.A. English in Education
- B.Sc. Psychology in Education
Law (4)
- B.A. Criminology
- L.L.B. Law
- L.L.B. Law LLBs
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.Sc. Interactive Media
About
History
Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students. Since then we have become one of the world's leading universities, carving out a reputation as an academic powerhouse where a clear focus on excellence has secured national and international recognition alongside longer established institutions.
Education
- Over 250 undergraduate courses in a wide range of subjects including arts and humanities, sciences and social sciencesOur taught masters and research degrees are delivered by world-leading academics.Online and distance learning at York has a reputation for excellence, addressing the needs of professionals and enthusiasts. We have a range of foreign language courses on offer, from Medieval Latin to Modern GreekWe offer over 300 Professional development courses per year in a diverse range of subjectsLifelong learning - choose from over 200 accredited and non-accredited courses.
Research
A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we are committed to strengthening our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.Some research subjects are:
- CreativityCulture and communicationEnvironmental Sustainability and ResilienceHealth and wellbeing
Research centres, institutes and units:
- Anomalous Experience Research UnitArchaeology Data ServiceBiological Physical Sciences InstituteCentre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders Centre for Conservation StudiesCentre for Digital HeritageCentre for Education DevelopmentCentre for Eighteenth Century Studies Institute of Railway StudiesInterdisciplinary Centre for Narrative Studiesetc.
Career
Whatever you plan to do after your graduate, we can help you stand out from the crowd. We offer a wealth of opportunities and advice that will support your career ambitions.
- 90% of York students enter work or further study within six months of graduatingWe're ranked in the Top 25 of universities targeted by the largest number of top employers (The Graduate Market in 2016, High Fliers)Hundreds of employers, from multinationals to local small and medium-sized businesses visit us on campus every year.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
148 -14
2019
134 1
2018
135
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
119 18
2018
137
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
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2018
301 -100
2017
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
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2019
228 -11
2018
217
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We offer a variety of services to our international services, which includes the following:
- Immigration Advice ServiceA student orientation programme on arrivalAirport collectionThe International Students' AssociationThe Graduate Students' AssociationInternational student representation within College welfare networksHOST (homestays)York Ambassador's SchemeEnglish language support programmes
Housing services
With a range of room prices and options, all on or very close to our compact campus, our accommodation is a great place to live and study.
- Undergraduates - We guarantee you a home on or near to campus, whether we're your firm or insurance choice.Postgraduates - We have over 1,000 rooms for postgraduate students, with a range of options to suit your budget.International - You're guaranteed accommodation for each year of your course if you're paying overseas fees.Families - If you're bringing your family with you to York you could apply for one of our family homes.Couples - Live with your partner in one of our double rooms, studios or one-bedroom houses.
Library services
University Librarys:
- JB Morrell LibraryHarry Fairhurst BuildingRaymond Burton LibraryKing's Manor LibraryYork Minster LibraryBorthwick Institute for Archives
ICT services
All the Library buildings have wifi access throughout and easy access to power sockets for use with your mobile devices.
Medical services
Health care is provided by your doctor, the Health Centre on campus, the NHS urgent care centre at York District Hospital and various chemists, dentists and opticians in York.
You can access urgent NHS health advice by calling 111.To consult a doctor you must first register with them. You can find a doctor convenient for where you live in York, using the NHS search facility.
Student Life
Campus life
- At York, we want you to have an unrivalled experience – you just have to take part in what's on offer. You'll make friends for life, discover new passions and learn invaluable skills that will set you up for a bright future. Discover why you'll love York.
- Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.
Sports facilities
- Whether you want to participate, play, prepare or perform there's something for everyone at York - from beginners to pros. You can indulge existing passions or try something completely new.
- Be part of York Sport Union, the sporting arm of the Students' Union (YUSU) - they coordinate 60+ sports clubs, 3000+ players and 16 college sports.
- Keep fit and train in our flagship facilities which include our £9m Sport Village.Walk, cycle or run our new YorActive Trail, a 5km outdoor fitness trail connecting the west and east parts of campus.
Student clubs
The University of York Students' Union (YUSU) offers over 180 student societies, all entirely organised by and for students, or you can always start your own. From astronomy to aerobics and politics to poetry - there is plenty to choose from.
Events on campus include big summer parties, club meet-ups, live music events, guest lectures, Christmas fairs, bake-off competitions and much more.
Accreditation
- All the courses at York have been accredited as approved training by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and we were awarded maximum scores and recognition for 25 years of accreditation.
- A number of University programmes are accredited by Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.
- All universities are subject to Institutional Review by the Quality Assurance Agency every six years.
The Global Study Awards
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Student Reviews
Geese and All Things In-between
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
A beautiful campus with amazing opportunities, but lectures need work.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I am enjoying my stay very much. Great university, excellent staff, interesting modules.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Enthusiastic and knowledgable lecturers that make you think critically and analytically on the topics they teach.