4.3 out of 5 (72 ratings / 68 reviews) York, England, United Kingdom
The University is deeply embedded in the local community of North Yorkshire. We are a hub for sharing knowledge and enriching lives. The Centre for Lifelong Learning has been offering high-quality courses and rewarding experiences for over 25 years.
Top reasons to study here
- A member of the prestigious Russell Group, we are a dynamic, research-intensive university.
- The University of York works collaboratively in partnership with institutions across the world to develop life-saving discoveries.
- The University is deeply embedded in the local community of North Yorkshire. We are a hub for sharing knowledge and enriching lives.
Bachelor's programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (86)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Bioarchaeology (Hons)
- MBiochem Biochemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons)
- MBiol Biology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- MBiol Ecology (Hons)
- MBiol Genetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Genetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- MMath Mathematics (Hons)
- MMath/MPhys Mathematics and Physics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics (Hons)
- MPhys Physics (Hons)
Social Sciences (60)
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Bioarchaeology (Hons)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- L.L.B. Law and Criminology (Hons)
- B.A. Philosophy (Hons)
- B.A. Politics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- MSci Psychology (Hons)
- B.A. Social Policy (Hons)
- MSocW Social Work (Hons)
- B.A. Sociology (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (59)
- MBiochem Biochemistry (Hons)
- MBiomedSci Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- B.Eng. Engineering (Hons)
- MEng Engineering (Hons)
Humanities (55)
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.A. English (Hons)
- B.A. History (Hons)
- B.A. Linguistics (Hons)
- B.A. Philosophy (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (34)
- BEng/BSc Computer Science (Hons)
Business & Management (29)
- B.Sc. Actuarial Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- MEng Engineering (Hons)
- B.Eng. Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Interactive Media (Hons)
- B.Sc. Marketing (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (26)
- B.Sc. Ecology (Hons)
- MBiol Ecology (Hons)
Medicine & Health (23)
- MBiomedSci Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Genetics (Hons)
- MB BS Medicine
- B.Sc. Nursing (Adult) (Hons)
- MNurs Nursing (Adult) (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nursing (Child) (Hons)
- MNurs Nursing (Child) (Hons)
- MSci Psychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
Arts, Design & Architecture (19)
- B.A. Music (Hons)
Education & Training (6)
- B.A. Education (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- MSci Psychology (Hons)
Law (5)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- L.L.B. Law (Hons)
- L.L.B. Law (Senior Status) (Hons)
- L.L.B. Law and Criminology (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
Journalism & Media (2)
About
History
Though plans for a university in York first appeared as early as 1617, it would be over three centuries before they came to fruition. In 1960, permission was finally granted for the University of York to be built, marking the beginning of our journey.
Education
You'll be immersed in knowledge and opportunities that will encourage you to grow and succeed. You’ll grapple with big ideas and be encouraged to think differently by academics whose research is changing the world. You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching and learning outcomes, demonstrated by our Gold Teaching Excellence Framework award.
Research
A member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we are committed to enhancing our position as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.
We are keen to work with external partners to develop mutually-beneficial relationships. Projects can vary from short-term consultancy to long-term staff exchange partnerships; contract research to joint applications for government research funding.
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.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
133 -5
2020
128 -9
2019
119
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
150 -2
2020
148 -14
2019
134
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
201 100
2019
301
2018
301
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
2021
264 -5
2020
259 -31
2019
228
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
Housing services
Moving to another country can be a daunting prospect, but with all of our accommodation located on or very near to our compact and safe campus, you’ll soon feel at home in York.
The University offer a range of self-catered and catered accommodation options with ensuite and shared bathrooms available.
Library services
You can visit the Libraries to borrow and return items, or use the printers, without a booking. To study in the Library you do need to reserve a study space, and all the information on how to do this is below.
Medical services
Healthcare is provided by your doctor, the NHS urgent care centre at York District Hospital and various chemists, dentists and opticians in York.
Student Life
Campus life
Major improvements of the existing Heslington campus include the refurbishment of the JB Morrell Library and the construction of the Berrick Saul and Centre for Immunology and Infection buildings.
Campus East is the name of the University's expansion. The site is consists of 117 hectares of land close to the current campus on the outskirts of York. The development of the site will include academic buildings, college accommodation, sporting facilities and community facilities.Sports facilities
- Eight lane 25m competition standard swimming pool
- York Sport Village boasts a fantastic array of modern facilities, perfect for school sports days, birthday parties, corporate away-days, training and more.
- Facilities available:
- 18 metre learner pool
- Fully floodlit competition size outdoor 3G football pitch
- Three outdoor floodlit 3G five-a-side pitches
- 1km floodlit traffic-free outdoor Cycle Circuit
- 250m Velodrome
- 2 air conditioned dance studios and 1 dedicated spin studio
Student clubs
University of York is one of only a few universities in the UK to have an independent student-led organisation specifically for postgraduates. When you arrive at York as a postgraduate you will automatically become a member.The GSA is led by a team of elected officers who are all York students or recent graduates. They're here to help you make the most of your time at York.
Student Reviews
The good and bad of my York Experience
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I really liked the overall course structure and how I got to interact with people from such a diverse range of backgrounds. However, the module selection process for me personally was a huge put off. I struggled to get the modules I was looking for at times and had them assigned to me at some essential points of my degree. This kept me from fully personalising my degree.
The Pros and Cons
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
It was mostly online because of the pandemic which is one reason for it being a bit dissatisfying because it did not provide many chances to get to know the others. The sessions though were quite useful in their content: letting the students know about the challenges in PhD, about the prospects and about careers. However, one thing I would have liked to see our sessions on...
A world leading MSc program
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The MSc health economics course in York has been run by world leading professors, its program is developed to adopt the fast changing field of applied economics in making decisions. Second, it provides a number of placements which help students cultivate their working experience and network. Third, uni of York provides a number of facilities supporting your study and...
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