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I am proud of York’s international outlook. Internationalism is at the heart of our ten-year vision for the University. We will continue to develop purposeful international engagement which pushes the pursuit for public good beyond national boundaries.
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President
York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial
We're the only four UK universities rated both Gold for teaching and top ten for research in the latest TEF/REF assessments.
150+ countries represented at York
Our community of 25,000+ staff and students thrives on diversity and global perspectives.
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Beyond the impressive academics, the campus vibe, friendly locals, and the overall safety of the city made it the perfect choice for me. It's not just about hitting the books here; it's about being part of a top-tier academic community while enjoying a vibrant and also welcoming atmosphere.
Nur from Malaysia, BA (Hons) International Relations
Study abroad for York students: explore a variety of global experiences to enrich your studies.
Tackling global challenges together
By working closely with communities locally and worldwide, we exchange knowledge and cultural insights, track societal shifts, and deliver effective solutions to address economic and global pressures.
Improving health inequalities in East Africa
Improving population health and reducing health inequalities through transformative economic models.
Nonviolent ways to resolve territorial disputes
Promoting peaceful conflict resolution through creative approaches to territorial disputes.
Advancing equitable technology
From low-cost technologies for safe drinking water to farmer-led innovation - explore our Equitable Technology Laboratory.
Innovations in energy efficient tech
Driving innovations in electronics with the Universities of Manchester and Leeds and Tohoku University in Japan.
Developing secure food systems
Partnering with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in India on food systems and security.
Supporting displaced communities
Fostering the language development of Ukrainian refugees through our partnership with Karazin Kharkiv National University.
- Responding to global conflict: Through the Beyond Compliance Consortium, we're collaborating with six humanitarian and human rights organisations to address the realities of war.
- Understanding political mediators: We're exploring the vital roles of Afghan interpreters and political mediators in bridging cultural and political divides - discover more from Sara de Jong's research story.
- Future leaders in sustainable development: We're collaborating with 17 partners across six continents to build a community of future leaders in sustainable development.
- Driving sustainable solutions: Through BioYorkshire, we’re working with partners to make North Yorkshire the UK’s first carbon-negative region.
- Transforming how visually impaired audiences experience film: Our research is enabling immersive, accessible, and inclusive film and television experiences for visually impaired audiences - explore the Enhancing Audio Description project.
- Alumnus wins the Nobel Prize for Economics: Daron Acemoglu has been jointly awarded the prize for research demonstrating the importance of societal institutions for a country’s prosperity.
Our research into the recovery of marine life in a protected area on the west coast of Scotland is one example of our important work at the forefront of worldwide marine conservation and protection.
Collaborating for global impact
With research and teaching collaborations in over 50 countries, we aim to contribute to the public good on a truly global scale and improve lives through research and education.
We foster partnerships that encompass a variety of activities, including joint research, staff and student exchanges and collaborative teaching. Fairness, trust and mutual benefit underpin everything we do.
At the Institute for Safe Autonomy we're exploring how robotics and connected autonomous systems can benefit people and the planet.
Dynamic international partnerships
Our collaborations and networks at local, regional and national levels foster mutually beneficial connections, bringing complementary strengths together. These partnerships expand the global relevance of our curriculum, expose students to diverse perspectives, and enhance the impact of our research.
The Global Classroom
Staff and students from our MA in Global Development Politics are working with the Brazilian Centre for Planning and Development, OP Jindal Global University, Mahidol University, and Witwatersrand University in South Africa to explore the politics of global development.
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