The University of York has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world. Of our 20,000 plus students over 4,500 are from outside the UK, representing more than 150 countries. At York, you'll be sure to have an international educational experience! See why the choice is York

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In 2023, we welcomed:

  • 293 students from the Middle East and North Africa
  • 13 students from Bahrain.

They're studying a range of subjects including Economics, Computer Science, Law, Language and Linguistic Science, Chemistry and Health Sciences.

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Nicola May

Nicola May

Regional Manager (MENA, Turkey, Central Asia)

nicola.may@york.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1904 324027
+44 (0) 7385976137

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There are over 200 social, cultural and religious student-led societies that you can join at York including the International Students' Association (ISA).