University of York
Outstanding teaching and facilities in a beautiful historic city. York is a prestigious research-focused university with a strong international student community.
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Why choose the University of York?
Top 15 in the UK
Complete University Guide 2026
Russell Group member
Prestigious UK research group
Top 150 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
The University of York excels in many subject areas, so you can explore your passion with a great degree.
Ready to find a degree at University of York?
in the UK for Chemistry
in the UK for Archaeology
in the UK for Biological Sciences
in the UK for Psychology
Business and Management
22nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Top 125 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Computer Science
17th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Top 250 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Economics and Econometrics
18th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
30th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Film Production and Photography
8th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
History
8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Law
16th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Politics
13th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
Take a closer look at University of York
Here’s why our students love York
York is a thriving city in northern England where students from around the world can feel a part of the famously friendly local community.
It’s a place that moves with the times but celebrates its historic roots.
York’s the perfect choice for enquiring minds that want to push boundaries and innovate.
Top 3 reasons to choose York
- The city’s rich culture means you’ll learn a lot and never get bored
- Research-intensive learning paired with state-of-the-art facilities
- Highly ranked subjects that equal great graduate prospects
Let’s choose your route to a University of York degree
If you want to study at the University of York but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at the Pathway College in York, situated right on campus. Alternatively, you can take your course off campus in London at our International College.
OPTION 1
On campus
University of York International Pathway College
- Degree preparation courses
- Live and study in York from day one
- Guaranteed entry to a University of York degree*
OPTION 2
Off campus
Kaplan International College London
- Degree preparation courses in London
- Experience life in London before moving to York for your degree
- Guaranteed entry to a University of York degree*
OPTION 3
Online
Degree preparation online
- Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
- Guaranteed entry to your chosen on-campus University of York bachelor’s or master’s degree*
- Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder
*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation courses at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
York’s main campus is located within walking distance of the city centre.
York has a beautiful campus with modern facilities, close to one of England’s most historic cities.
Top 10
in the UK for research quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Top 25
in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026)
York is #1
ranked both the most friendly and most popular city in the UK (Booking.com 2023 & YouGov 2024)
Gold award
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
Top 15 in the UK
for sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)
20,000+
students from more than 150 countries
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Where is York — is it near London?
York is a fun and charming city in the north-east of England, in the beautiful county of North Yorkshire. It’s under two hours from London by train, making trips to the capital easy.
What can I do at York?
There are plenty of societies to keep you busy during your free time and give you a great social life by introducing you to lots of new people. As for the city, there’s a lively nightlife scene, a huge array of shops and breathtaking historic sites to explore.
Students’ favourite things about life at York
Is York good for international students?
The University of York has created a welcoming and inclusive space for students from all backgrounds. International students benefit from the friendly atmosphere on campus — it’s a place where anyone can feel at home!
