University profile
University of York
York, United Kingdom
About
Why study at University of York?
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
University of York in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1963Founded
- #161QS World Ranking 2027
- #154THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#161
QS World University Rankings 2027
#154
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
Campus West (Heslington)
The original parkland campus around Heslington Hall, Central Hall and the lake, home to most older colleges, the library and many academic departments.
Visit websiteCampus East (Heslington)
The newer eastern campus with colleges including Constantine, Langwith, Goodricke, Anne Lister and David Kato, plus the Ron Cooke Hub and York Sport Village.
Visit websiteKing's Manor
A city-centre site in historic buildings near York Minster, used for archaeology, medieval studies and related teaching.
Visit websiteSomewhere to live
Student accommodation at University of York
- £206per weekView details
Alcuin College
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)
- £149per weekView details
Halifax College (St Lawrence)
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)
- £269per weekView details
Vanbrugh College ensuite catered
Catered ensuite rooms on Campus West; 2026/27 published rate GBP 269 per week (GBP 10,222 for a 38-week let). · Campus West (Heslington)
- £165per weekView details
Vanbrugh College (Fairfax House)
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.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship - full first-year tuition fee discount then GBP 10,000 a year in years two and three for outstanding international undergraduates; apply by 1 September 2026
- International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship - up to GBP 10,000 tuition fee discount for the first year only, for international undergraduates with predicted or achieved A-level ABB, IB 34 or equivalent
- York Global Clearing Scholarship - GBP 5,000 towards first-year tuition fees for international undergraduate Clearing applicants in 2026/27
- International Masters Achievement Scholarship and Global Impact Masters Scholarship - postgraduate taught awards listed on York's international funding pages
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