Postgraduate welcome
Get involved in our vibrant postgraduate community to make the most of your time at York.
The Students' Union, York Graduate Research School, our colleges and International Student Support team all organise events to help you get involved and build social connections.
Don't miss official events - any 'must attend' events like central induction and introduction to your department will appear in your timetable.
Students' Union welcome
Find out all the amazing things you can get involved in. Join clubs and societies that you like the look of and start enjoying the amazing opportunities at York.
Watch out for fake freshers events - see YUSU's guide on how to spot fake freshers tickets.
Graduate Students' Association
The GSA is an independent student organisation representing your interests to the University, offering support, and organising trips and events for postgraduates.
York Graduate Research School
Our research school brings together administrative support with research training, funding, development opportunities and events.
See the York Graduate Research School pages for all key information, including an induction for all new postgraduate researchers.
College activities
All our colleges provide support and advice but, as the only dedicated postgraduate college, all events at Wentworth are focused on postgraduate needs. Attend the weekly socials and sports clubs, as well as workshops focusing on study skills and productivity. For research students, the Work in Progress seminar series is an opportunity to network and practice communicating your work in an informal and supportive setting. Find out more about Wentworth Graduate College activities and events.
Sport
Our great sporting facilities at York give you the opportunity to get involved with sports you love and try out new ones at whatever level you want.
The GSA fully funds a number of free sports sessions for postgraduates and the University has a number of teams and societies you can join offering competitive or social sporting activities.
Student networks
Make connections with people who share your experiences and face the same challenges via our student networks:
Our Student Hub also offers specific advice on studying at York for international students.
Get health and safety services sorted
- Register with a doctor in York as soon as possible. Unity Health Centre is the closest surgery to campus or search the NHS website for GP surgeries in the area.
- Sign up for the free University of York SafeZone app to make it easier for our Security team to respond if you need assistance on campus.
Register to vote
Don't forget to register to vote in York - the University cannot do this for you.
City of York Council guidance for students registering to vote
Finance problems?
Your student finance payments (if you've applied) will be made by your student finance provider shortly after the start date of your course has passed provided you have completed enrolment (see item 2 of Things to do first). If you haven't received your loan, check:
- You've completed enrolment
- You've submitted your application and all the correct supporting evidence
- Your bank details are correct on your application – check your online account
- You've signed and returned your declaration form
- You’ve allowed five working days for the funds to be paid into your bank account.
If you have checked all this, contact the Student Loans Company.
If you are a home student and the first instalment of your loan or grant is delayed, you may be eligible for assistance funding. For details of all financial advice and support offered by the University, see our finance information for current students.
If you have successfully applied for a Tuition Fee Loan, a Maintenance Loan/Grant, a Postgraduate Loan, or a Doctoral Loan, please ensure your offer letter from your student finance provider lists the correct course and the University of York as your institution.
If either of these are incorrect and it is before your course is due to start then these can be changed by accessing your student finance online account.
If your course has started then please email a scanned copy of your letter to student-records@york.ac.uk as soon as possible. We will then contact your student finance provider to update your details.
Any delay in changing your institution or the course you are taking could mean that you will not receive your loan on time.