University of York

Global reputation and research excellence

• The University of York is a prestigious Russell Group university with a global reputation for inspirational and life-changing research
• We are ranked in the world top 50 for Arts and Humanities and the top 150 for social sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
• We are ranked joint 10th in the UK for the quality of our research in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). In addition, four of our academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while a further eight were in the top ten in terms of research impact*
• We are joint 17th overall in The Complete University Guide (2024) with 13 subjects ranked in the top 10
• We hold 22 Athena Swan awards for our commitment to gender equality, including three Gold awards for our Biology, Chemistry and Psychology departments.

*Times Higher Education 2021 - excluding specialist institutions which submitted fewer than four units of assessment

Our campus

• Our beautiful, green, self-contained campus is located just outside York city centre and offers world-class teaching and research spaces and an excellent environment to live and learn. You can explore the stunning campus and city for yourself using the self-guided Visit UoY tour app
• The city of York is regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK and is also ranked as the second-safest city in England and Wales
• The university is a great base from which you can explore the UK, starting with the stunning scenery of Yorkshire including the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, Moors and the Jurassic East Yorkshire coast
• We also have great rail and transport networks which mean other major cities including Leeds, Manchester, London and Edinburgh are easily accessible by train.

Accommodation

• As a campus-based university, you’ll get the best of both worlds. You can explore the cultural offerings of a thriving city while being part of an exciting student community on campus
• We are one of only a few UK universities to have a college system. Postgraduate students can become members of the postgraduate-only Wentworth College, a hub for postgraduate activity
• Colleges are more than just on-campus accommodation. They’ll provide you with a welcoming and supportive environment in which to meet new people and make professional connections.

Study at York

• We are home to a large number of world-renowned research institutes, centres and facilities, which act as a focus for interdisciplinary research
• You will study with leading academics carrying out pioneering research
• Our extensive university library offers dedicated postgraduate study spaces and facilities
• Our York Graduate Research School supports a community of more than 2,000 research students, working across departments, ensuring high-quality supervision and training
• Our online and distance learning courses provide an alternative method of learning, allowing you to study flexibly, anywhere in the world.

Your career

• Our postgraduate taught students have access to our employer and recruiter networks and development and training opportunities
• Our research students are supported by the Building Research and Innovation Capacity (BRIC) team, providing a range of courses and workshops to develop skills and support your career planning
• 91.9% of our postgraduate taught students were in employment within 15 months after graduating (HESA, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21, UK/EU graduates).

Culture

• We provide a range of opportunities for you to meet, collaborate and share ideas and interests. For example, the Humanities Research Centre is a thriving inspirational hub for interdisciplinary research and postgraduate life in the arts and humanities
• There are more than 200 student societies to get involved in and over 65 sports clubs for hobbyists and sports enthusiasts of all abilities
• We have a diverse international community of over 20,000 students from more than 150 countries
• Our Sports Centre and Sports Village feature a range of modern sports facilities
• Our campus is full of interesting places for shopping, eating and drinking. There is a range of cafes and supermarkets on campus, where you can eat, socialise, buy groceries or even university merchandise.

Graduate life

• Our network of support services, such as the Student Hub, provide easy access to help and support
• Our student union offers professional, confidential and specialist advice to all students, including postgraduates. They also run regular social and sporting events, a comprehensive postgraduate welcome week and a number of postgraduate networks
• Find out more about life at York from our taught postgraduate and research student bloggers
• Graduation is not the end though. It’s only the next step. As a York alum you are able to access benefits for life such as further support or events.

Fees and funding

• There are a range of tuition fees and funding opportunities for postgraduate study and research at York
• There are also a range of postgraduate awards available. We offer scholarships supported through generous donations from Alumni as well as several departmental scholarships
• We also offer a 10% discount to York alumni.

Applying

• Whether you're applying for a masters or a research degree the application process is simple and free of charge
• If you are an international student, our International Pathway College offers a route to certain undergraduate Bachelors and postgraduate Masters degrees.

Meet us

• Thinking of studying at York? We have a number of opportunities to meet up either online or in person

Meet us