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Let's study, live and try new things together as a global community.

A York degree is recognised and respected all over the world. As a high-performing and prestigious Russell Group university, our groundbreaking research underpins our teaching.

We will challenge you to dream big, think critically and get you where you want to be.

Our journey starts here!

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in the UK according to industry body, Get Licensed in their 2023 review.
in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2025.
(alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial (latest TEF/REF rankings))
in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) 2025

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Additional courses

As well as degree programmes, we offer a range of additional courses to support your study:

UK Agent Quality Framework

The University of York is an early signatory of the BUILA Agent Quality Framework.

We are committed to ensuring ethical practice from all of our agent partners.

Regularly voted among the UK's friendliest cities
The Sunday Times (and others)
(the nation's sweetheart duck)
More than 20 awards for gender equality
Athena Swan Charter

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Life at York

Our dedicated support services will help you get the best from your time here.
From the moment you arrive at York, we will get you ready for your dream job.
When you join us you will become a member of a small, distinct campus community.
Learn why York is regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.
Our international students reflect on their time here at York.
Meet like-minded people and make new friends by joining a society or sports club.

Get to know us

Find out what it is really like to study and live in York.
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Find everything you need to know as an international student applying to York.