- Medium-sized, public research university
- Established 1963
- 20,000+ students from 150+ countries
- 27% international
Location
- 500 acre parkland campus
- the university are not allowed to build on more than 25% of the property
- no building is allowed to be higher than the tallest tree
- 35 minutes walk / 5-10 minute bike ride / bus to downtown York
- York – population just under 200,000
- Highly ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK
- Very historic
- Safe and compact
- Easy access to nature and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales
- 45 minute drive to the east coast
- City of Festivals – rich cultural offerings
- Located in the north of England – less than 2 hours to London by direct train,
- 2.5 hours to Edinburgh, direct train connection to Manchester airport
- Free airport collection for new students
Academic
- 3 Faculties: Arts and Humanities / Sciences / Social Science
- Very wide range of degree courses
- Highest ranked programmes in the UK: Chemistry, History of Art, Social Work, Nursing, English, Archeology
- Entry requirements: A Levels = A*AA-BBB / IB = 37-32 / US = 3 AP subject tests at grades 4-5, at least one full year of college credits can also be included – average B+, also accepts Honours classes and dual enrolment college classes
- ACT/SAT not required but will be considered if included
- Accept a wide range of English Language evidence, including Duolingo
- Students should apply through UCAS – will need one teacher reference, predicted grades and a 4,000 character personal statement
Finances
- International Tuition 2022 – £19,600 for classroom based undergraduate programmes / £24,000 for laboratory based / £38,500 for medicine
- Can pay in instalments
- On Campus living costs – £8-12,000 per year for 41 weeks
- On campus rent – £100-200 per week
- Hardship fund available
- Some departmental scholarships
- Accepts Title IV Federal Loans, Veterans Funding and use of College 529 Plan accounts
- Two major scholarships for international students – one application for both
- Be Exceptional Scholarship – £2,500 to £7,500 tuition fee reduction for 1st year only
- Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship – up to £20,000 over course of the degree
- Quite a number of the above scholarships are available so it is worthwhile for all students to apply. Two application rounds in the spring.
- Students can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full time during vacations
- A number of campus jobs are available: International Student Ambassadors, Interns, Student Union jobs, Department Ambassadors
Student Support
- Robust pre-application and pre-arrival support: one-to-one virtual meetings with admissions staff, UniBuddy chats, campus visits – in-person or online.
- Special fresher’s week activities for international students
- Self-guided Campus Tour App – can use virtually or on campus
- On-campus student support includes: orientation activities, welfare support, academic support, careers and placement support, and faith and religious group support
- Every student is allocated an academic supervisor
- The Collegiate System offers pastoral support – each student becomes a member of a college for the duration of their degree.
- Membership is maintained even if you move into private housing – drop-in sessions, social and cultural events, college sport, orientation programme, weekly newsletter, health activities. Offers a smaller community within the larger institution
Accommodation
- Collegiate structure for accommodation
- 11 colleges, including 2 new builds
- Catered or self catering
- Ensuite or shared bathroom
- Various lease lengths are possible
- Undergraduate international students are guaranteed accommodation
Other
- Global Summer School – for high achieving students aged 16-19 to offer a taste of the academic and social life at a Russell Group university
- International Pathway College (IPC) runs foundation programmes for international students – run in conjunction with Kaplan.
- Unlike many foundation programmes, students are fully integrated into the main university campus and are considered University of York students.
- Fees 2022-23 = £19,050 for the foundation certificate.
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