
The University of York is a leading UK university, creating independent critical thinkers through a culture of academic excellence and ground breaking research. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group we are committed to research-led teaching, providing a supportive and inclusive learning experience for our students.
All our accommodation is on or near our beautiful parkland campus. You’ll become a member of one of our 11 colleges which encourages inclusivity and a valuable sense of community, through a wealth of social activities and a supportive system available to each and every student. A wide variety of clubs and societies on campus, as well as our college system, make it very easy for new students to integrate and feel at home throughout their studies.
York is a flourishing city, regularly voted the ‘best place to live in the UK’. With a wide array of shops, museums, festivals, sporting and cultural activities, restaurants and cafes it’s big enough to feel lively, but small enough to be friendly.





1 of 4 Universities rated Gold for teaching and top 10 for research* *Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and Joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
20th in the UK and =154th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Joint 158th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
The University of York is among the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2026).
Community University of the Year by The Mail University Guide 2026, in celebration of our annual York Festival of Ideas.
Subjects in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2027): Drama, Dance and Cinematics (6th), English (6th), French (6th), History (8th), History of Art, Architecture and Design (10th), Iberian Languages (Spanish) (4th), Linguistics (5th), Philosophy (9th), Social Work (4th), Social Policy (8th), Chemistry (8th), Nursing and Midwifery (10th).



