The offer-holder club
One of only four unis rated Gold for teaching and Top Ten for research
(alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial in the latest TEF/REF rankings)
A Top 20 university
Complete University Guide 2025; Times 2025; THE 2024
Congratulations. You're nearly there. Welcome to the neighbourhood.
As we all count down to your results day, and the start of the uni year, we're here to share our top tips for your time with us. Find steps to prepare for university life, and things to start dreaming about for the adventure ahead. Good things are coming your way.
What to do now
Contact us
For any support or guidance on completing your journey to York, we're always close at hand.
Accept your place
Let's make it official. Head on over to your UCAS Hub to confirm your offer, and start getting excited about all that's soon to come.
Book your event
We'd love to know you more. Our exclusive offer-holder events are the perfect place to discuss how we can help you thrive at York.
Secure your room
Make York your home. Find the right room for the coming year, and get email alerts as soon as booking opens in the early spring.
Free taster courses
Bugs. Pubs. Poems. Poverty. Ancient cryptography. Accents and identity. The World Cup. The Stone Age. The universe. Led by our lecturers, York's short online courses get behind the scenes of our world, and prepare you for the types of teaching that lie ahead.
Find all kinds of topics – some exclusive to offer holders – and see how to make the most of your time at uni and beyond. 🌎
What to look forward to
- Your new city: culture, festivals, nightlife
- Your new hobbies: sport, societies, volunteering
- Your college family: events, socials, support
- Your self-improvement: placements, careers, travel
Regularly voted among the UK's friendliest cities
The Sunday Times (and others)
More than 20 awards for gender equality
Athena Swan Charter
Contact us
For any support or guidance on completing your journey to York, we're always close at hand.