About University of York

When the University of York was founded in October 1963, there were just 230 students and 23 employees on staff. The University of York saw an increase in undergraduate enrollment to 2,500 students by the end of the 1970s. By the 1970s, the University of York had 3 laboratories in addition to 5 colleges. There are currently 22,000+ students studying at the University of York, who come from 150 different countries. The University of York has been enhancing and expanding its campus ever since it was founded. It is situated in Heslington in the middle of parkland. The East Campus covers 117 hectares of land, while the Heslington campus occupies 500 acres.

The University of York was placed #18 both nationally and internationally in the year 2022 according to The Guardian University Rankings and The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK). The University of York is one of the best universities in the UK overall, as a result. The University of York was ranked #151 in the 2022 QS World University Ranking and #169 in the 2022 THE (Times Higher Education) University Ranking.

The University of York offers academic programmes through 10 colleges and 3 faculties. The University of York offers admittance to 190 undergraduate programmes, 420 or more postgraduate teaching courses, and more than 150 postgraduate research programmes. Archaeology, computer science, law, management, medicine, mathematics, languages, the arts, philosophy, psychology, and sociology are among the many disciplines in which these programmes are offered.

A total of 22,020 students were enrolled at the University of York in 2021–2022, of whom 14,975 were undergraduates. 3,445 of the 14,975 undergraduates registered at the University of York in 2021–2022 were taking courses in the humanities and social sciences, 6,730 were taking courses in science, and 4,660 were enrolled in social science.

Students accepted to the University of York must select one of ten colleges from a list of options for housing. These colleges are Alcuin College, Anne Lister College, Constantine College, David Kato College, Derwent College, Goodricke College, Halifax College, James College, Langwith College, Vanbrugh College, and Wentworth College. Each of these colleges offers students housing options in the form of shared, ensuite, catered, or self-catered housing, with varying costs. The offered stay for undergraduates is 40–44 weeks, or one academic year.

According to data, 94% of University of York alumni find work within six months of graduation. The university also promotes student involvement in programmes for international mobility, which see an average participation rate of 13% annually. There are about 135,000 famous alumni from the University of York. Among the prominent graduates of the University of York are: Former University of East Anglia Vice-Chancellor Edward Acton, novelist Ian Bailey, former UK Member of Parliament Michael Brown, President of Wolfson College Cambridge Jane Clarke, Emeritus Professor of Biophysical Chemistry British businesswoman, entrepreneur, and media personality Sara Davies MBE The 35th Defence Secretary of India, Shashi Kant Sharma, also served as the country's Secretary of Financial Services.

Why University of York?

• University is placed 135th in the 2017 QS World University Rankings and 129th in the 2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• ranked 28th among the top international universities in the world (2017).
• York ranks top 50 globally in the arts and humanities and top 100 globally in the social sciences and life sciences.
• Nearly 16,000 students attend the university, and 3,000 of them are international students from more than 170 different nations.
• Approximately 1.7 million books, audiovisual objects, and other printed materials, as well as 600,000 e-books and more than 15,000 print and electronic journals, are housed at the university's library.
• Within six months following graduation, 95% of graduates begin employment or additional education.

University of York Rankings

• #401-500 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
• #151 World University Ranking - QS 2022
• #169 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
• #18 University Ranking (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2022
• #18 University Rankings - The Guardian 2022
• #260 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

University of York Tuition Fees

University of York International Student Admissions

To be admitted to the university, international students must meet a number of prerequisites, including English language competence tests. For students in India, the XII grade English language proficiency requirement is 75%.
Application portal: Apply online at the official website.
Application fee: 22 GBP for one course. 26 EUR for multiple courses. 
Basic Admission Requirements:

• All the academic records/transcripts from the previously attended institution(s).
• The last college attended transcript in English
  • Sent directly from the issuing institute a stamped and sealed envelope.
  • Along with the certified English translation, any official transcripts that are not in English must be submitted.
• Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.
• At least 2 Letter of Recommendation from the home university
• Provide an English Language Certificate
• An updated resume consisting of professional experience and educational qualifications.
• Departmental requirements: In addition to the general admission requirements, some departments require a separate departmental application, video interview, essay, etc.

University of York English Proficiency Test Scores

International candidates might provide their TOEFL or IELTS scores as proof of their English language proficiency. The university also recognises ISE for English Proficiency, PTE, C1, and C2 certificates of proficiency.

University of York Highlights

University of York Annual Cost to Attend

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