Beautiful campus. Historic city. There's so much to love about life at York – join us, won't you?
Our inclusive community, adaptable courses, industry connections, overseas opportunities and lifelong employability networks are key to giving you the best possible start to the future you're aiming for.
Whatever path you choose, we'll cheer you all the way. Let's do this.
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
Find a course
Find your people
Societies
Do what you love, or try something new, with over 200 student-led groups to enjoy.
Sports
Get your game on at more than 70 clubs, and keep fit with award-winning facilities.
Support
Be at your best, whatever your needs, with health and wellbeing help at every stage.
Find your power
Learn smarter
Build your degree with optional modules, and make the most of our leading experts.
Go global
Broaden your horizons at one of our many partner institutions, all around the world.
Earn smarter
Join our comprehensive career scheme on day one, and work to land your dream job.
Find your place
Your new campus
Settle into a one-stop shop for study spaces, entertainment and a fair bit of wildlife.
Your new college
Feel at home with events, social groups and friendly rivalries in a close-knit community.
Your new city
Fall in love with a safe, practical and vibrant backdrop to your next big adventure.
Regularly voted among the UK's friendliest cities
The Sunday Times (and others)
More than 20 awards for gender equality
Athena Swan Charter