University of York

The University of York is a member of the Russell Group, ensuring excellence in teaching, academia, research, learning, and employment opportunities.

The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings ranked the university in the 139th position in 2023.

The University of York also held the Gold Teaching Excellence Framework, or TEF award and was ranked top for excellent academic support among other Russell Group members.

Situated in the southeast part of the historic city of York, the University of York is a public university that is built on 500 acres of campus area in Heslington, York, England.

This academic body is a member of the Russell Group, White Rose University Consortium, and N8 Group. York’s massive campus is famous for its green spaces and beautifully decorated environment.

The university currently offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programmes, that are taught on campus and through online distance learning.

Providing all the relevant support in accordance with UKVI standards for international students by providing specialised workshops, library resources, and personalised guidance.

The campus consists of separate department buildings with modern learning spaces, multiple libraries, numerous sports activities, recreational amenities, lively student homes, and diverse dining spaces.

The University of York’s academic support and research platform ranks highly both nationally and internationally, achieving a consistent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Moreover, their research learning and scope have been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize multiple times.

The university is committed to providing maximum value in maintaining equity, embracing diversity, and inclusive practices in all our activities.

The mission statement of the University of York is "The University of York exists for the public good. Our mission is to contribute to the amelioration of human life and conditions through outstanding teaching, research, and engagement."

This means the University of York's mission statement focuses on its commitment to the betterment of the public and society as a whole by upholding its core values.

The University of York has its earliest roots in the year 1617, when James I was presented with a petition for a university. From there, it was a series of other discussions that eventually led to Olivia Sheldon pushing the agenda further.

Finally, in 1963, study abroad opportunities at the University of York opened its doors to 230 students. Initially, 28 academic and administrative staff members worked across six departments. After that, the educational institution achieved excellence in various fields.

Today, it is a member of the Russell Group and associated with various other organisations, including the White Rose University Consortium and Worldwide Universities Network.

With over 250 courses, the University of York is committed to delivering the highest standard of academic and research opportunities. Thousands of UK and international students apply to study among excelling students and leading academics.

From the year of its first recognition as a university by the Privy Council in 1963, the University of York has gained numerous accreditations and affiliations throughout its academic services. They are listed below:

1. Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
2. White Rose University Consortium (WRUC)
3. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
4. Association of International Accountants (AIA)
5. Bar Standards Board (BSB)
6. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
7. British Psychological Society (BPS)
8. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
9. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
10. Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
11. Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
12. Institute of Physics (IOP)
13. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
14. Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
15. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

A large campus with 500 acres of green space (Including parks, ponds, walking trails, and two lakes with a swan colony living in the area).

There are more than 20 places to eat and drink. This includes restaurants, bakeries, large dining halls, coffee shops, etc., giving easy access to food and drinks within the campus area.

A separate library building that can accommodate seating for 1000 people at a time, with single and group study spaces inside. With a collection of books, journals, and other documented materials both in physical form and digital form.

The university has their very own York conference and events planning service with three popular venue halls situated within and around campus. They are, namely, The Guildhall York, Central Hall, and The Ron Cooke Hub.

The whole campus is covered by CitiConnect WiFi with over 5000 WiFi access points and Eduroam services that can be used by any student with a York University account.

World-class gym with all sorts of fitness instruments for maintaining a sound body and mind. Extra fees are required for getting a membership and access to the gym.

There are other facilities such as a full Olympic-sized swimming pool and indoor games such as squash, basketball, and volleyball.

An indoor concert hall with the finest musical instruments and vocal performance in the north of England.

The Piazza building offers some of the famous chain franchises, such as Starbucks Coffee and other restaurants selling noodles and burritos and many more dishes.

The University of York campus also includes:

1. Biology greenhouses,
2. Environment building,
3. Exhibition Centre
4. Observatory
5. Astrocapsule
6. York Sport Centre
7. Music research Centre
8. Information Centre
9. Central Hall building
10. National Steam Learning Centre
11. Innovation Centre
12. Bio Centre
13. IT Centre
14. Research Centre for Social Science
15. Engineering Manufacturing Facility
16. Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories
17. Alumni House
18. Courthouse
19. Sports Pavilion
20. Sport Village
21. Cycle Circuit

Foundation:

1. Accounting, Finance and Economics
2. Accounting, Finance and Economics (with a Placement Year)
3. Accounting, Finance and Economics (with Study Abroad)
4. Applied Science (12 Months)
5. Applied Science (6 Months)
6. Applied Science (9 Months)
7. Applied Sciences
8. Applied Sciences (with a Placement Year)
9. Applied Sciences (with Study Abroad)
10. Architecture and Built Environment
11. Architecture and Built Environment (with a Placement Year)
12. Architecture and Built Environment (with Study Abroad)
13. Art, Design and Media
14. Art, Design and Media (6 Months)
15. Art, Design and Media (9 Months)
16. Business and Law (12 Months)
17. Business and Law (6 Months)
18. Business and Law (9 Months)
19. Business and Management
20. Business and Management (with a Placement Year)
21. Business and Management (with Study Abroad)
22. Computing
23. Computing (6 Months)
24. Computing (9 Months)
25. Computing and Information Technology
26. Computing and Information Technology (with a Placement Year)
27. Design
28. Design (with a Placement Year)  
29. Design (with Study Abroad)
30. Engineering
31. Engineering (6 Months)
32. Engineering (9 Months)
33. Film, Media, Theatre & Performance
34. Film, Media, Theatre & Performance (with a Placement Year)
35. Film, Media, Theatre & Performance (with Study Abroad)
36. Fine Art
37. Fine Art (with a Placement Year)
38. Fine Art (with Study Abroad)
39. Geography and Environmental Sciences
40. Geography and Environmental Sciences (with a Placement Year)
41. Geography and Environmental Sciences (with Study Abroad)
42. Health, Education and Social Care
43. Humanities
44. Humanities (with a Placement Year)
45. Humanities (with Study Abroad)
46. International Medical Foundation Diploma
47. Law
48. Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering
49. Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering
50. Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
51. Mechanical and Civil Engineering
52. Mechanical and Civil Engineering (with a Placement Year)
53. Mechanical and Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad)
54. Music
55. Music (with a Placement Year)
56. Music (with Study Abroad)
57. Psychology
58. Social Science
59. Social Science (with a Placement Year)
60. Social Science (with Study Abroad)
61. Sport
62. Sport (1 Year)
63. Sport (with a Placement Year)
64. Sport (with Study Abroad)

Undergraduate:

1. 3D Design (with Study Abroad)  
2. Accounting
3. Accounting (with a Placement Year)
4. Accounting and Finance
5. Accounting and Finance (2 Years)
6. Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)
7. Accounting and Finance (with a Placement Year)
8. Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
9. American Studies
10. American Studies (with a Placement Year)
11. American Studies (with Study Abroad)
12. Architecture
13. Architecture (2 Years)
14. Architecture (with Study Abroad)
15. Artificial Intelligence
16. Artificial Intelligence (with a Placement Year)
17. Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad)
18. Automotive Engineering
19. Automotive Engineering (4 Years)
20. Automotive Engineering (with a Placement Year)
21. Automotive Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
22. Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad)
23. Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
24. Biochemistry
25. Biochemistry (with a Placement Year)  
26. Biochemistry (with Study Abroad)
27. Biology
28. Biology (with a Placement Year)
29. Biology (with Study Abroad)
30. Biomedical Science
31. Biomedical Science (with a Placement Year)  
32. Biomedical Science (with Study Abroad)
33. Building Surveying
34. Building Surveying (with a Placement Year)
35. Building Surveying (with Study Abroad)
36. Business and Analytics
37. Business and Analytics (with a Placement Year)
38. Business and Analytics (with Study Abroad)
39. Business and Entrepreneurship
40. Business and Entrepreneurship (with Placement Year)
41. Business and Entrepreneurship (with Study Abroad)
42. Business and Human Resource Management
43. Business and Human Resource Management (with a Placement Year)
44. Business and Human Resource Management (with Study Abroad)
45. Business and Marketing
46. Business and Marketing (with a Placement Year)
47. Business and Marketing (with Study Abroad)
48. Business and Supply Chain Management
49. Business and Supply Chain Management (with a Placement Year)
50. Business and Supply Chain Management (with Study Abroad)
51. Business Computing (with a Placement Year)
52. Business Computing (with Study Abroad)
53. Business Enterprise and Innovation Management (Top-Up)
54. Business Management
55. Business Management (3 Years)
56. Business Management (with a Placement Year)
57. Business Management (with Study Abroad)
58. Chemistry
59. Chemistry (4 Years)
60. Chemistry (with a Placement Year)
61. Chemistry (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
62. Chemistry (with Study Abroad)
63. Chemistry (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
64. Childhood and Early Years Studies
65. Civil Engineering
66. Civil Engineering (4 Years)
67. Civil Engineering (with a Placement Year)
68. Civil Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
69. Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad)
70. Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
71. Computer Science  
72. Computer Science (with a Placement Year)
73. Computer Science (with Study Abroad)
74. Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology  
75. Computing with Cyber Security Technology
76. Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology  
77. Computing with Information Technology Management  
78. Computing with Technology
79. Construction Management
80. Construction Management (with a Placement Year)  
81. Construction Management (with Study Abroad)  
82. Criminology  
83. Criminology (with a Placement Year)  
84. Criminology (with Study Abroad)
85. Criminology and Forensic Science
86. Criminology and Forensic Science (with a Placement Year)
87. Criminology and Forensic Science (with Study Abroad)  
88. Criminology and Sociology  
89. Criminology and Sociology (with a Placement Year)
90. Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
91. Data Science
92. Data Science (with a Placement Year)
93. Data Science (with Study Abroad)
94. Economics  
95. Economics (with a Placement Year)  
96. Economics (with Study Abroad)  
97. Economics and Finance
98. Economics and Finance (with a Placement Year)
99. Economics and Finance (with Study Abroad)
100. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
101. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (4 Years)
102. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a Placement Year)
103. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
104. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad)
105. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
106. English Language and Literature
107. English Language and Literature (with a Placement Year)
108. English Language and Literature (with Study Abroad)  
109. English Language Studies  
110. English Language Studies (with a Placement Year)  
111. English Language Studies (with Study Abroad)  
112. English Literature  
113. English Literature (with a Placement Year)  
114. English Literature (with Study Abroad)  
115. English Literature and American Studies  
116. English Literature and American Studies (with a Placement Year)
117. English Literature and American Studies (with Study Abroad)  
118. English Literature and Creative Writing  
119. English Literature and Creative Writing (with a Placement Year)
120. English Literature and Creative Writing (with Study Abroad)
121. English Literature and History  
122. English Literature and History (with a Placement Year)
123. English Literature and History (with Study Abroad)
124. Entrepreneurship (with Study Abroad)  
125. Environmental Science  
126. Environmental Science (with a Placement Year)  
127. Environmental Science (with Study Abroad)  
128. Fashion
129. Fashion Communication  
130. Fashion Communication (with a Placement Year)
131. Fashion Communication (with Study Abroad)
132. Fashion Design and Marketing  
133. Film  
134. Film (with a Placement Year)  
135. Film (with Study Abroad)  
136. Film and TV Production  
137. Film and TV Production (with a Placement Year)  
138. Film and TV Production (with Study Abroad)  
139. Finance and Investment Management
140. Finance and Investment Management (with a Placement Year)
141. Fine Art
142. Fine Art (with a Placement Year)  
143. Fine Art (with Study Abroad)  
144. Food Science and Nutrition  
145. Food Science and Nutrition (with a Placement Year)  
146. Food Science and Nutrition (with Study Abroad)  
147. Forensic Science
148. Forensic Science (with a Placement Year)
149. Forensic Science (with Study Abroad)  
150. Furniture and Product Design
151. Furniture and Product Design (with Placement Year
152. Furniture and Product Design (with Study Abroad)
153. Games Computing Sep 2025
154. Games Computing (with a Placement Year)
155. Games Computing (with Study Abroad)
156. Geography
157. Geography (3 Years)
158. Geography (with a Placement Year)
159. Geography (with a Placement Year) (4 Years)
160. Geography (with Study Abroad)
161. Geography (with Study Abroad) (4 Years)
162. Global Business Management
163. Global Business Management (2 Years)
164. Global Business Management (Finance)
165. Global Business Management (Finance) (2 Years)
166. Global Business Management (Finance) (with a Placement Year)
167. Global Business Management (Finance) (with Study Abroad)
168. Global Business Management (Human Resources)
169. Global Business Management (Human Resources) (2 Years)
170. Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Top-Up)
171. Global Business Management (Human Resources) (with a Placement Year)
172. Global Business Management (Human Resources) (with Study Abroad)
173. Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain)
174. Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (2 Years)
175. Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (Top-Up)
176. Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (with a Placement Year)
177. Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (with Study Abroad)
178. Global Business Management (Marketing)
179. Global Business Management (Marketing) (2 Years)
180. Global Business Management (Marketing) (Top - Up)
181. Global Business Management (Marketing) (with a Placement Year)
182. Global Business Management (Marketing) (with Study Abroad)
183. Global Business Management (Top-Up)
184. Global Business Management (with a Placement Year)
185. Graphic Design
186. Graphic Design (with a Placement Year)
187. Graphic Design (with Study Abroad)
188. Guidance and Counselling
189. Guidance and Counselling (with a Placement Year)
190. Guidance and Counselling (with Study Abroad)
191. Health and Social Care
192. Health and Social Care (with a Placement Year)
193. Health and Social Care (with Study Abroad)
194. History
195. History (with a Placement Year)
196. History (with Study Abroad)
197. History and American Studies
198. History and American Studies (with a Placement Year)
199. History and American Studies (with Study Abroad)
200. History and Politics
201. History and Politics (with a Placement Year)
202. History and Politics (with Study Abroad)
203. Interior Architecture
204. Interior Architecture (with a Placement Year)
205. Interior Architecture (with Study Abroad)
206. Interior Design
207. Interior Design (with a Placement Year)
208. Interior Design (with Study Abroad)
209. International Banking and Finance
210. International Banking and Finance (2 Years)  
211. International Banking and Finance (Top - Up)
212. International Banking and Finance (with a Placement Year)
213. International Business Management
214. International Business Management (with a Placement Year)
215. International Business Management (with Study Abroad)
216. International Business Management with French (with Study Abroad)
217. International Business Management with Spanish (with Study Abroad)
218. International Relations and Politics
219. International Relations and Politics (with a Placement Year)
220. International Relations and Politics (with Study Abroad)
221. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events
222. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (2 Years)
223. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Top - Up)
224. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (with a Placement Year)
225. International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (with Study Abroad)
226. International Year One Business
227. Law
228. Law (with a Placement Year)
229. Law (with Study Abroad)
230. Marketing
231. Marketing (with a Placement Year)
232. Mass Communication (1 Year)
233. Mass Communication (with Study Abroad)
234. Mass Communication and Business
235. Mass Communication with Advertising
236. Mass Communication with Advertising (with a Placement Year)  
237. Mass Communication with Advertising (with Study Abroad)
238. Mass Communication with Business (with Study Abroad)
239. Mass Communication with Public Relations  
240. Mass Communication with Public Relations (with a Placement Year)
241. Mass Communication with Public Relations (with Study Abroad)
242. Mathematics
243. Mathematics (4 Years)
244. Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
245. Mathematics (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
246. Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
247. Mathematics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)  
248. Mechanical Engineering
249. Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
250. Mechanical Engineering (with a Placement Year)
251. Mechanical Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
252. Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
253. Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
254. Media and Communication
255. Media and Communication (with Placement Year
256. Media and Communication (with Study Abroad)
257. Medicine
258. Midwifery Studies
259. Music
260. Music (with a Placement Year)
261. Music (with Study Abroad)
262. Networks and Cyber Security
263. Networks and Cyber Security (with a Placement Year)
264. Networks and Cyber Security (with Study Abroad)
265. Nursing Science
266. Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Adult)
267. Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Child)
268. Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)
269. Nursing Science Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
270. Occupational Therapy
271. Operating Department Practice
272. Physical Geography
273. Physical Geography (with a Placement Year)  
274. Physical Geography (with Study Abroad)
275. Physics
276. Physics (4 Years)
277. Physics (with a Placement Year)
278. Physics (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
279. Physics (with Study Abroad)
280. Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
281. Physics with Astrophysics
282. Physics with Astrophysics (4 Years)
283. Physics with Astrophysics (with a Placement Year)
284. Physics with Astrophysics (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
285. Physics with Astrophysics (with Study Abroad)
286. Physics with Astrophysics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)  
287. Physiotherapy
288. Primary Education  
289. Product Design
290. Professional Policing
291. Psychology  
292. Psychology (with Study Abroad)
293. Psychology with Criminology
294. Psychology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
295. Quantity Surveying
296. Quantity Surveying (with a Placement Year)
297. Quantity Surveying (with Study Abroad)
298. Real Estate
299. Real Estate (with a Placement Year)
300. Real Estate (with Study Abroad)
301. Social Work
302. Sociology
303. Sociology (with a Placement Year)
304. Sociology (with Study Abroad)  
305. Sport and Exercise Science  
306. Sport and Exercise Science (3 Years)  
307. Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year)  
308. Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)  
309. Sport Coaching  
310. Sport Coaching (3 Years)  
311. Sport Coaching (with a Placement Year)  
312. Sport Coaching (with Study Abroad)  
313. Sport Management
314. Sport Management (3 Years)
315. Sport Management (with a Placement Year)  
316. Sport Management (with Study Abroad)
317. Sport, Exercise and Nutrition  
318. Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (3 Years)  
319. Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (with a Placement Year)
320. Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (with Study Abroad)  
321. Theatre and Performance  
322. Theatre and Performance (with a Placement Year)  
323. Theatre and Performance (with Study Abroad)  
324. Tourism and Events Management  
325. Tourism and Events Management (with a Placement Year)
326. Tourism and Events Management (with Study Abroad)

Pre-Masters:

1. Management and Quantitative Skills

Postgraduate:

1. Accounting and Finance
2. Accounting and Management
3. Advanced Clinical Practice
4. Advanced Clinical Practice (3 Years)
5. Advanced Computer Science
6. Applied Ethics and Governance of Data Privacy
7. Applied Human Rights
8. Applied Linguistics
9. Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching
10. Art Law
11. Artificial Intelligence
12. Artificial Intelligence and Technology - Enhanced Learning
13. Artificial Intelligence for the Creative Industries
14. Audio and Music Technology
15. Bioarchaeology
16. Bioinformatics  
17. Biology
18. Biology - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
19. Biology - Pathfinder Consortium
20. Biology (by Research)
21. Biomedical Sciences
22. Biotechnology
23. Business Analytics
24. Chemistry  
25. Chemistry - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
26. Chemistry - Pathfinder Consortium
27. Chemistry (by Research)
28. Clinical Anatomy  
29. Clinical Anatomy and Education
30. Cognitive Neuroscience
31. Community Music
32. Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy, Evaluation & Research
33. Comparative Education and International Development
34. Conservation of Historic Buildings  
35. Conservation Studies (by Research)
36. Contemporary History and International Politics
37. Corporate Finance
38. Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management
39. Criminology and Social Research
40. Cultural Heritage Management
41. Culture and Thought after 1945
42. Culture, Society and Globalisation
43. Cyber Security
44. Data Science  
45. Data Science (Artificial Intelligence and Statistics)
46. Data Science (Human Behaviour)
47. Data Science (Scientific)
48. Development Economics and Emerging Markets  
49. Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice
50. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience  
51. Digital Archaeology
52. Digital Design
53. Digital Design with Social Media
54. Digital Heritage  
55. Digital Media and Culture
56. Early Modern History
57. Early Prehistory and Human Origins
58. Early Prehistory and Human Origins (1 Year)
59. Econometrics and Economics
60. Economics
61. Economics and Public Policy
62. Education  
63. Eighteenth Century Studies
64. Electronic Engineering (by Research)
65. Engineering Management
66. Engineering Project Management  
67. English
68. English - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
69. English - Pathfinder Consortium
70. English (by Research)
71. English Literary Studies
72. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
73. Environment (by Research)
74. Environmental Economics and Environmental Management
75. Environmental Science & Management  
76. Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication
77. Field Archaeology
78. Film and Literature
79. Film and Television Production Sep
80. Film and Television Production with Cinematography
81. Film and Television Production with Directing
82. Film and Television Production with Editing
83. Film and Television Production with Producing
84. Film and Television Production with Sound  
85. Filmmaking (by Research)
86. Finance
87. Finance and Investments
88. Finance and Management
89. Finance, Investments and Economics
90. Financial Economics
91. Financial Engineering  
92. Forensic Speech Science
93. Funerary Archaeology
94. Fusion Energy
95. Gender and Politics
96. Geography
97. Geography - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
98. Geography - Pathfinder Consortium
99. Global Development Politics  
100. Global Literature and Culture  
101. Global Marketing
102. Global Public Policy and International Business
103. Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology
104. Health Economics
105. Health Professions Education
106. Health Professions Education (Certificate)
107. Health Professions Education (Diploma)
108. Health Research  
109. Health Research and Statistics
110. Historic Buildings
111. Historical Studies
112. History
113. History - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
114. History - Pathfinder Consortium
115. History (by Research)
116. History of Art
117. History of Art (Architectural History and Theory)
118. History of Art (British Art)
119. History of Art (by Research)
120. History of Art (Medieval Art and Medievalisms)
121. History of Art (Modern and Contemporary Art)
122. Human Resource Management
123. Human-Centred Interactive Technologies
124. Intelligent Robotics
125. Interactive Media (by Research)
126. International Business
127. International Business and Strategic Management
128. International Business Law and Practice
129. International Conservation Studies
130. International Corporate and Commercial Law
131. International Human Rights Law and Practice
132. International Political Economy - Critical Theories, Issues and Conflicts
133. International Relations
134. International Relations and Comparative Politics
135. International Relations and Global Ethics
136. International Relations and Human Rights
137. International Strategic Management
138. Interpreting, Translation and Applied Technologies
139. Iron Age and Celtic Archaeology
140. Islamic Arts and Cultures
141. Law
142. Law (by Research)
143. Law (Juris Doctor)
144. Legal and Political Theory
145. Linguistics
146. Linguistics (1 Year)
147. Linguistics (by Research)
148. Literature in the Creative and Cultural Industries
149. Literature of the Romantic Period 1775-1832
150. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
151. Management
152. Management in the Creative and Cultural Industries
153. Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology
154. Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology (1 Year)  
155. Mathematical Finance
156. Mathematical Sciences
157. Mathematics
158. Mathematics - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance
159. Mathematics - Pathfinder Consortium
160. Medical History and Humanities  
161. Medieval Archaeology
162. Medieval History  
163. Medieval Literatures and Languages  
164. Medieval Studies
165. Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
166. Mental Health Research
167. Mental Health Research (1 Year)
168. Mesolithic Archaeology
169. Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture
170. Modern History
171. Modern Languages (French with German)
172. Modern Languages (French with German) - Middlesbrough Teaching Schools' Alliance
173. Modern Languages (French with German) - Pathfinder Consortium
174. Modern Languages (French with Spanish)
175. Modern Languages (French with Spanish) - Middlesbrough Teaching Schools' Alliance
176. Modern Languages (French with Spanish) - Pathfinder Consortium
177. Modern Languages (German with French)
178. Modern Languages (German with French) - Middlesbrough Teaching Schools' Alliance
179. Modern Languages (German with French) - Pathfinder Consortium
180. Modern Languages (German with Spanish)
181. Modern Languages (German with Spanish) - Middlesbrough Teaching Schools' Alliance
182. Modern Languages (German with Spanish) - Pathfinder Consortium
183. Modern Languages (Spanish with French or German)
184. Music (Piano Studies)
185. Music (Solo Voice Ensemble Singing)
186. Music (Vocal Studies)
187. Music Education with Performance
188. Music Education: Group Teaching and Leadership
189. Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching
190. Music Performance: Historical Performance Practices
191. Music Performance: Piano Studies  
192. Music Performance: Solo Voice Ensemble Singing
193. Music Performance: Vocal Studies
194. Music Production and Audio Cultures
195. Music Technology
196. Music Technology (by Research)
197. Music, Management and Marketing  
198. Music: Composition  
199. Music: Composition for Film and Television
200. Musicology
201. Neuroscience of Mental Health
202. Nursing (Adult)
203. Nursing (Mental Health)
204. Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice
205. Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice (Certificate)
206. Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice (Diploma)
207. Peace and Conflict Studies  
208. Pharmacology and Drug Development  
209. Pharmacology and Education
210. Philosophy  
211. Philosophy (by Research)
212. Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
213. Physician Associate Studies
214. Physics
215. Physics - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance Sep
216. Physics - Pathfinder Consortium
217. Physics (by Research)
218. Physics (by Research) (Distance Learning)
219. Poetry and Poetics
220. Political & Legal Philosophy
221. Political Theory
222. Primary
223. Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
224. Psycholinguistics
225. Psychology in Education
226. Psychology of Mental Health
227. Public Administration
228. International Development
229. Public Administration and Public Policy
230. Public Health
231. Public History
232. Queer Studies
233. Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
234. Renaissance Literature 1500-1700
235. Renewable Energy Technologies
236. Roman Archaeology
237. Safety Critical Systems Engineering
238. Screenwriting (by Research)
239. Screenwriting (by Research) (Distance Learning)
240. Social and Public Policy
241. Social Justice and Education
242. Social Media and Interactive Technologies
243. Social Media and Management
244. Social Media and Social Research
245. Social Research
246. Social Work
247. Sociology (by Research)
248. Sociology (by Research) (Distance Learning)
249. Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management
250. Statistics and Computational Finance  
251. Sustainability Science
252. Sustainability Studies
253. Sustainable Built Heritage  
254. Sustainable Business, Environment and Society
255. Sustainable Finance
256. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
257. Theatre (by Research)
258. Theatre-Making  
259. Victorian Literature and Culture
260. Women, Violence and Conflict
261. Women, Violence and Conflict (Certificate)
262. Women, Violence and Conflict (Diploma)
263. Women's Studies  
264. Women's Studies (by Research)
265. Women's Studies (Certificate)
266. Women's Studies (Diploma)
267. Women's Studies (Humanities)
268. Women's Studies (Humanities) (Diploma)
269. Zooarchaeology

Research Programmes:

1. Applied Linguistics
2. Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)
3. Archaeology (2 Years)
4. Archaeology (Distance Learning)
5. Biology (2 Years)
6. Biology (3 Years)
7. Biomedical Science
8. Biomedical Science (4 Years)
9. Chemistry
10. Chemistry (3 Years)  
11. Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
12. Computer Science
13. Conservation Studies
14. Conservation Studies (3 Years)
15. Economics
16. Education  
17. Electronic Engineering
18. Electronic Engineering (Distance Learning)
19. English
20. English (Distance Learning)
21. English with Creative Writing
22. English with Creative Writing (Distance Learning)
23. Environment and Politics
24. Environmental Economics and Environmental Management (2 Years)
25. Environmental Economics and Environmental Management (3 Years)
26. Environmental Economics and Environmental Management (4 Years)
27. Environmental Economics and Environmental Management (Distance Learning)
28. Environmental Geography (2 Years)
29. Environmental Geography (3 Years)
30. Environmental Geography (4 Years)
31. Environmental Geography (Distance Learning)
32. Environmental Science (2 Years)
33. Environmental Science (3 Years)
34. Environmental Science (4 Years)
35. Environmental Science (Distance Learning)
36. Health Economics
37. Health Sciences (2 Years)
38. Health Sciences (3 Years)
39. Health Sciences (4 Years)
40. Health Sciences (Distance Learning)
41. Heritage Studies
42. Heritage Studies (Distance Learning)
43. History (2 Years)
44. History (3 Years)
45. History (Distance Learning)
46. History by Practice
47. History of Art (2 Years)
48. History of Art (3 Years)
49. History of Art (Distance Learning)
50. Human Geography and Environment
51. Human Geography and Environment (3 Years)
52. Human Geography and Environment (4 Years)
53. Human Geography and Environment (Distance Learning)
54. Human Sciences
55. Human Sciences (3 Years)
56. Human Sciences (Water Cultures)
57. Language and Communication (2 Years)
58. Language and Communication (3 Years)
59. Law
60. Law (3 Years)
61. Linguistics
62. Linguistics (Integrated)
63. Management
64. Mathematics
65. Mathematics (3 Years)
66. Mathematics (4 Years)
67. Mathematics (with Foundation Phase)
68. Medical Sciences (2 Years)
69. Medical Sciences (3 Years)
70. Medieval Studies
71. Medieval Studies (Distance Learning)  
72. Music
73. Music Technology (Distance Learning)
74. Philosophy
75. Philosophy (Distance Learning)
76. Philosophy, Politics and Economics
77. Physics
78. Plasma Science and Fusion Energy
79. Politics
80. Politics (Distance Learning)
81. Psycholinguistics
82. Psychology
83. Psychology (3 Years)
84. Psychology in Education  
85. Psychology in Education (Distance Learning)
86. Social Policy & Social Work
87. Social Policy and Social Work
88. Sociology
89. Sociology (3 Years)
90. Sociology (Distance Learning)
91. Sociology (Distance Learning) (3 Years)
92. Sociology: Bioscience and Society
93. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (Distance Learning)
94. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
95. Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
96. Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (4 Years)
97. Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (Distance Learning)
98. Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice
99. Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice (Distance Learning)
100. Women's Studies
101. Women's Studies (3 Years)

There are multiple departments at University of York, covering all the major subjects

Arts and Humanities Division:

1. Department of Archaeology
2. Department of English and Related Literature
3. Department of History
4. Department of Music
5. Department of Philosophy
6. Department of Theatre, Film, and Television

Social Science Division:

1. Department of Economics and Related Studies
2. Department of Education
3. Department of Environment and Geography
4. Department of Health Sciences
5. Department of Politics
6. Department of International Relations

Faculty of Science:

1. Department of Biology
2. Department of Chemistry
3. Department of Computer Science
4. Department of Engineering
5. Department of Mathematics
6. Department of Physics

Other Departments:

1. Department of Sociology
2. Department of Electronic Engineering
3. Department of English and Related Literature
4. Department of History of Art
5. Department of Language and Linguistic Science
6. York Law School
7. The York Management School
8. Hull York Medical School
9. Department of Politics
10. School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
11. Department of Psychology
12. School of Social and Political Sciences
13. Department of Social Policy and Social Work
14. Department of Sociology
15. Department of Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media

The teaching and administrative members of the University of York include expert and diverse professionals. It is their hard dedication that has placed their teaching standard high compared to other universities in the UK. Here are some of the notable members and their designations.

1. Sara Dace-Hughes—PA to the Head of Department
2. Aaron Gribble—Student Services Administrator (PG)
3. Alice Hiendl—Research Facilitator
4. Claire Blackmore—PG Programmes Administrator
5. Chris Clegg—UG Programmes Coordinator
6. Aaron Gribble—PGR Programmes Administrator
7. Rebecca McCready—Resource Developer (Biology), Oak project
8. Jenny Cousens—Staff Administrator
9. Simon Carson—Curriculum Specialist Physics, UYSEG
10. Leanne Mason—Subject Reviewer (Biology), Oak project
11. Dr Jeremy Airey—Deputy Head of Department
12. Professor Kathryn Asbury—Co-Head of Department
13. Professor Claire E Ball-Smith—Director, Initial Teacher Training
14. Dr Clementine Beauvais—Director, Research Degree Programmes
15. Dr Beth Bell—Director, PGT Psychology in Education
16. Dr Cylcia Bolibaugh - Chair, Education Ethics Committee
17. Dr Lynda Dunlop—Co-Director, Research
18. Peter Fairhurst—Curriculum Specialist in Science Education
19. Dr Zoe Handley—Chair, Board of Examiners
20. Dr Naomi Holmes - Research Centre Leader, UYSEG
21. Dr Nathalie Noret—Director of Undergraduate Studies
22. Catherine Shawyer—Deputy Director, Initial Teacher Training
23. Professor Umar Toseeb—Research Centre Leader, PERC Chair, Board of Studies

An incredibly student-friendly city, York is not short of opportunities for local and international students. Student life at the University of York is fantastic. It boasts a rich cultural heritage with streets flowing with numerous eateries, cafes, bars, pubs, and other urban experiences.

Apart from restaurants, there are plenty of clubs where students can go out dancing, especially on student nights. There are also many cinemas, museums, theatres, live music venues, comedy clubs, and art galleries.

For sports and outdoor enthusiasts, there are clubs, courses, and historical landmarks to explore around York.

Undergraduate: 67%

Postgraduate: 33%

Full-time students: 83%

Part-time students: 17%

UK students: 78%

EU students: 04%

International students: 18%

Female: 53%

Male: 47%

First year: 45%

Others: 55%

The university’s campus is located optimally, only a short car or bike ride away from the heart of York. To get to and from York, you can take a coach that arrives at the York railway station.

To get there, students can use the regular service from there to the campus. Another free bus service is available from Campus East to West and vice versa.

International airports, including Leeds Bradford International and Rufforth Airfield East, , are within easy reach through the city. Students can take the fast train service to reach their destination. Besides that, the city is easy to explore on foot or a rental bike.

First-year full-time students are guaranteed accommodation at the University of York. Halls are located near the campuses and offer catered and self-catered options for applicants meeting the deadline.

All of these above-mentioned student living costs cover utility bills such as water, electricity, gas, and internet and also provide students with necessary furniture such as a table, a twin-sized bed, a wardrobe, etc

Students who don’t want accommodation at the University of York can seek private alternatives. The University of York has a list of pre-approved external accommodation options that you can browse and pick from. Make sure to check out their website for the updated living cost for the current year.

The University of York offers a variety of extracurricular activities to support students from diverse cultures and traditions. Here are some of the activities you can participate in the campus area.

1. Student Societies: University representatives and student unions work together to present various events and activities throughout the year. As a student, you will be able to participate in student-run societies, clubs, fairs and workshops where you can meet and extend your networking reach.
2. Volunteering work: The University of York offers numerous work opportunities where you can choose to participate voluntarily. This includes volunteering in schools, helping to maintain green spaces, and learning new skills.
3. Sports & outdoor activities: Students have the option to choose from over 60 university sporting clubs and participate in various sports activities from the university’s competition-standard swimming pool, floodlit 3G football pitches, floodlit road cycle circuit, athletics stadium, and 39 acres of grass playing fields.
4. Gaming Societies: From Mario Kart to Dungeons and Dragons, there are plenty of gaming societies to choose from, with access to high-end computing devices and VR/simulations for developing your esports career.
5. Student events: From comedy nights to student protest events, the university supports all sorts of events that are related to students. These events take place around the campus throughout the study year.

The University of York maintains strong partnerships and collaborates with multiple famous organisations, staying connected academically and strategically to enhance their student learning experiences.

1. CITY College, University of York Europe Campus
2. Higher Ed Partners UK
3. Higher York
4. White Rose University Consortium
5. Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
6. York Cares
7. York-Maastricht Partnership
8. Yorkshire Universities
9. Russell Group
10. HYMS
11. N8
12. National STEM Learning Centre
13. The Training Gateway
14. York Science Park Ltd

The University of York offers a wide range of research opportunities across various disciplines. Here is some of the research-based work that you can do here during your study term.:

1. Postgraduate Research: The university provides a range of research degrees, including PhDs and Masters by Research. These programs allow students to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and address pressing global challenges.
2. Research Themes: The university's research covers arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Some major research projects include the Institute for Safe Autonomy, BioYorkshire, and the Equitable Technology Laboratory.
3. Doctoral Training Programs: Many students join the university through Doctoral Training Programs, which offer specialised training and support for research students. Not many universities offer the same training program.
4. Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence: This centre offers research opportunities at all levels, including undergraduate, master's, PhD, and post-doctoral positions. Researchers can develop expertise in synthetic and analytical techniques, as well as computational chemistry.
5. Collaborative Research: The university emphasises building positive partnerships and working closely with communities around the world to explore cultural insights, track societal shifts, and deliver effective solutions.

University of York tuition fees vary between domestic and international students. The university published its updated tuition fee with a slight increment every year. Moreover, the annual tuition fees for a programme at the University of York are reasonable compared to other UK-based universities. Here are the updated tuition fee ranges for the year 2025/2026 intake.

Fees for international students:

1. Undergraduate: Ranging from £25000 to £31,100 per annum (3-4 years of full-time study)
2. Postgraduate: Starting from £12,950 to £33,700 per year depending on the duration of the programme. (one year full-time or 2-3 years of part-time studies is available.)
3. Research/PhD: Varies between £18,000 to £25,000 per year (2 to 3 years of full-time studies).

Scholarship options:

1. International Regional Scholarship: granting up to £5,000 and £7,500 for international students in their first year of study at the university.
2. Santander Universities Scholars Programme: Up to £30,000 funding for domestic students over three academic years.
3. Future Voices Scholarship Programme: £3,600 on full tuition fees or £1,200 yearly in 3 years for any student doing first-year undergraduate.

The University of York has created an extensive number of notable alumni links. Here is the list of popular alumni members who started their careers at the University of York.

1. Edward Acton—historian and former vice-chancellor of the University of East Anglia.
2. Mark Addis—philosopher: MSc, Computing.
3. Kerry Andrew - composer and singer (Juice): BA, music, MA & PhD, composition.
4. Aníbal Cavaco Silva, 11th Prime Minister and 21st President of Portugal.
5. Matt Carter, General Secretary of the Labour Party
6. Tim Crane, Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge
7. Sara Davies MBE, entrepreneur: Management, 2006
8. Simon Ditchfield FRHistS, Professor of Early Modern History
9. Michelle Donelan, former MP and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
10. Christopher Dye, epidemiologist, former Gresham Professor of Physic
11. Louise Ellman, MP for Liverpool Riverside
12. Helen Geake, archaeologist
13. David Goodhart, journalist and writer
14. Han Seung-soo, 39th Prime Minister of South Korea
15. Sue Hartley, Professor of Ecology
16. Jimmy Hill, radio, television, and YouTube personality
17. Jane Hillston, mathematician: BA Mathematics
18. Matt Kilcoyne, deputy director of the Adam Smith Institute
19. Phil Lester, YouTube vlogger and BBC Radio 1 DJ
20. Chris Lilley, computer scientist
21. Elleck Mashingaidze, Zimbabwean historian and diplomat
22. Atulya Nagar, mathematical physicist, academic and author
23. Michele Newman, television presenter
24. Waheed Omer, chief spokesperson for the President of Afghanistan
25. Geoffrey K. Pullum, Professor of Linguistics
26. Severin Schwan, CEO of Hoffman-La Roche
27. Beverley Skeggs, professor of sociology
28. Jonathan Slater, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education
29. Robert David Stevens, computer scientist

Career resources online inventory:

The university website and student portal include all kinds of instructions, workshops, and tutorials to help students in their career development.

Dedicated career counselling:

Our student support service can provide you with personalised advice on your career so that you make the right decision. All you need to do is book an appointment with one of our career consultants and get advice on CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation to boost your confidence in securing a better work placement.

Career events:

Every year, the University of York organises multiple events, fairs, career expos, skill sessions, and mock assessments to help students get connected with potential employers. Industry experts are also invited to talk to students and share their career journey.

Online Resources:

The Careers and Placements website offers a wealth of information on career planning, job searching, and skill development. You can also use the Handshake platform to search for jobs, book appointments, and access career resources.

Support for Specific Groups:

Tailored support is available for specific student and alumni groups, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions

Work Experience and Volunteering:

The university, along with its career support team, aids students in finding work experience, internships, and volunteering opportunities to enhance their skills and employability

1. Awarded 12th position in the UK and 34th position globally for QS Sustainability Rankings 2025
2. Gained 4th position within the UK for Sustainable Cities and Communities.
3. Achieved the Green Flag Award for maintaining publicly accessible parks and green spaces since 2013.
4. The university also achieved the Food for Life Bronze Certificate for being recognised as a sustainable food practice from their 12 catering.
5. Recognised as one of the two universities in the UK with Platinum accreditation by Platinum Hedgehog.

1. 17th in the Times University Guide 2025
2. 25th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
3. 184th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
4. 15th in the Times University Guide 2024
5. 19th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
6. 146th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
7. 162nd in the QS World University Rankings 2023
8. 169th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

The University of York is a Russell Group university known for its high performance and intensive research. It is also recognised as one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research.

In addition, according to Times Higher Education (THE), this university has achieved the world’s top 45th position for its School of Arts and Humanities. The institution is also recognised for its 100th position in the School of Social Science, and 16th position in the United Kingdom, as stated by THE.

The university ranked 10th in research impact compliance with the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). Additionally, seven of this university’s subjects ranked first for ‘overall satisfaction’ out of the Russell Group universities, according to the National Student Survey 2021.

The university also achieved ‘Best Development and Alumni Relation Team 2015’ from Times Higher Education (THE). Furthermore, the university was also awarded ‘Outstanding Support for Early Career Researcher 2012’.

University of York’s location is situated adjacent to the compact, lively city of York, United Kingdom. Here are some of the notable places that you could visit and experience York in full.

Key attractions include York Minster (One of the largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe), a well-preserved mediaeval street with shops and cafes known as The Shambles. There is also an exhibit showcasing Viking age artefacts known as JORVIK Viking Centre.

Students can also explore the National Railway Museum, York Castle Museum, York City Walls and York Art Gallery to learn the rich history the city has contributed.

For leisure, students will be able to explore Rowntree Park, Take a relaxing boat trip on the river Ouse, watch the theoretical play at York Theatre Royal, experience the thrill of Horse racing at the York Racecourse, and learn how chocolate is being made from cocoa bean at the York Cocoa Works. With so many things to do, every vacation and holiday spent at York is an opportunity to learn with excitement.

In addition, students at University of York can visit North York Moors National Park, Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden that are located close to the city  to explore stunning landscape, hiking trails and picturesque villages.