Guatemala: information for prospective students - Bienvenidos!
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
In 2023, we welcomed:
- 85 students from Latin America
They're studying a range of subjects including Economics, Environment and Geography, Management and Politics.
Any questions?
You can book an appointment with Jenny to find out more about studying at York.
Book an online appointment with Jenny
Jenny Gonzalez Hogg
Regional Manager (Latin America, South Asia and Southeast Asia)
jenny.hogg@york.ac.uk
+44 7880 182897
You can email Jenny with any questions you have about studying at York.
Jenny Gonzalez Hogg
Regional Manager
Settling into life as a student at the University of York was particularly easy as there are a lot of support mechanisms in place, in particular for international students. York offers a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to learn from each other’s experiences.Maria, MA in Public Administration and Public Policy
Application information
Funding, scholarships and loans
We offer a number of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students:
- Undergraduate funding, scholarships and loans
- Postgraduate taught funding, scholarships and loans
- Research degree funding, scholarships and loans
We award many international scholarships every year, recognising achievement by applying a tuition fee discount:
You could be entitled to apply for the following competitive scholarships:
- Fundación Guatefuturo
- Chevening scholarships (Masters degrees only)
Other sources of funding
There are a number of external funding bodies that exist to support study in the UK. Government departments, international agencies, charitable organisations and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas. If there is a local British Council office near you they can provide up-to-date advice on what is available for your country and you can search for scholarships online.
If you're studying the Bachillerato you will need to take an additional course before being able to apply for an undergraduate course at York. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme.
US High School curriculum
If you are taking the US High School curriculum, please see our US undergraduate entry requirements.
Other post school qualifications may be considered for entry to York on a case by case basis.
To help you meet our undergraduate entry requirements, you can study a Foundation course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course pages for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
Postgraduate taught courses
For a postgraduate taught course, such as a Masters, you would normally need a Licenciado or Professional Title from a recognised institution.
Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. Actual requirements will vary by course and the score you will need will depends on which university you attended in Guatemala.
- A score of 75% (80% for private institutions) is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
- A score of 65% (70% for private institutions) is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
Research degrees
For a research degree, such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.
International Pathway College
To help you meet our postgraduate entry requirements, you can study a Pre-Masters course through our International Pathway College. Explore our international pathways.
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course page for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.
English language requirements vary by academic department.
- Undergraduate study English language requirements
- Postgraduate Taught English language requirements
- Postgraduate Research English language requirements
English language support
We can help you with your English language skills both before and during your studies.
Fees
Find out how much our courses cost:
Living costs and additional expenses
Use our living cost guides to plan your budget:
Undergraduate
To apply to York, you will need to complete an application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Apply for an undergraduate course
Postgraduate
You can apply online for taught Masters courses and research degrees. You can apply all year round in most cases but we recommend that you apply as early as possible due to competition for places and funding application deadlines.
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If you wish to receive extra support when applying to study in the UK, you can choose to be counselled by an agent. The University of York is partnered with numerous education agents around the world, who are carefully selected and regularly trained by the University.
Students who choose to be counselled by an agent should expect the following standards of service:
- Agent representatives will support you throughout the application process, including advice when preparing and submitting required documents
- Agent representatives will have full access to your data within your application and may discuss your application in full with the University of York
- Agent representatives should be honest and accurate when communicating with you about the University, and vice versa
- Agent representatives will conduct themselves with fairness and integrity at all times and are subject to a rigorous selection and ongoing training process by the University of York.
It is important to us that you are satisfied with the service that you receive from an agent. You can provide feedback to us by completing the agent feedback form. All responses are anonymous. If you have any questions please contact international@york.ac.uk.
Below is a list of partners that we highly recommend based on the country from which you are applying. The services provided can vary, as can the fees (some services are free of charge). We recommend that you use the web links provided to research your options thoroughly before making a final decision.
Our agent partners
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Student societies
There are over 200 social, cultural and religious student-led societies that you can join at York including the International Students' Association (ISA).
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