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University profile
York, United Kingdom
About
The University of York is a Russell Group public research university founded in 1963 on a parkland campus at Heslington, on the edge of the historic city of York. It is one of four UK universities rated both Gold for teaching and top ten for research, with a collegiate system and strengths across the sciences, humanities, social sciences and health.
At a glance
Rankings
#161
QS World University Rankings 2027
#154
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The original parkland campus around Heslington Hall, Central Hall and the lake, home to most older colleges, the library and many academic departments.
Visit websiteThe newer eastern campus with colleges including Constantine, Langwith, Goodricke, Anne Lister and David Kato, plus the Ron Cooke Hub and York Sport Village.
Visit websiteSomewhere to live
Self-catered ensuite rooms on Campus West; 2026/27 published rate GBP 206 per week (GBP 8,240 for a 40-week let). · Campus West (Heslington)
Self-catered rooms with a shared bathroom on Campus West; 2026/27 published rate GBP 149 per week (GBP 5,960 for a 40-week let). · Campus West (Heslington)
Funding
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.
A city-centre site in historic buildings near York Minster, used for archaeology, medieval studies and related teaching.
Visit websiteCatered ensuite rooms on Campus West; 2026/27 published rate GBP 269 per week (GBP 10,222 for a 38-week let). · Campus West (Heslington)
Catered rooms with a shared bathroom on Campus West; 2026/27 published rate GBP 165 per week (GBP 6,600 for a 40-week let). · Campus West (Heslington)
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
