University of York

York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. Its focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (Times Higher Education, REF 2021) York was ranked 10th for research impact (excluding institutions which have submitted fewer than four units of assessment). York believes passionately in delivering research-led teaching to help students develop skills needed for success in a competitive global workplace.

Academic excellence

• Top of the Russell Group for 'Academic support' of institutions included in the 2021 National Student Survey
• 17th overall in the UK in the Times Good University Guide (2023)
• World top 100 for Arts and Humanities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)
• World top 150 for Social Sciences in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

Careers support

York has an award-winning careers service with a dedicated careers and placements team. The team helps students explore their options and map their career journey. Students are encouraged to take part in its renowned York Strengths programme. This helps identify key skills and plan careers based on what they’re good at. The university has an excellent reputation for graduate outcomes often appearing among the most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers, according to the annual graduate market reports by High Fliers.

Postgraduate community
York is one of a few UK universities to have a students’ association specifically for postgraduates. The Graduate Students' Association is run by postgraduates for postgraduate students. It's designed to provide a social community and organises social and sporting events. As a college based university, York also has a dedicated college for postgraduate students. The college provides high-quality accommodation, places to study and access to a variety of facilities and wellbeing support. It also acts as a hub to make friends and socialise with students from over 150 countries.

Campus and location
Close to the historic city centre, the University’s beautiful parkland campus is home to a rich variety of wildlife, with lakes, wetlands, a tree trail and bird sanctuary. York is flourishing, safe and student-friendly 

Scholarships

York offers a range of scholarships and awards to help talented students from all backgrounds achieve their goals. As well as offering subject and country-specific awards, York recently launched a new scholarship to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The Postgraduate 60th Anniversary scholarship offers tuition fee discounts ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 to high-achieving postgraduate students. Applications from all offer-holders will be automatically considered.

Achieve your ambitions with a postgraduate degree at York.