Institution Overview

The University of York was founded in 1963 with a cohort of just 230 students. After five decades of expansion, the university now comprises nine colleges, thirty academic departments and around 16,000 students.

A member of the Russell Group of research-led universities, York ranks in THE World University Rankings' top 150 institutions – one of the youngest universities to do so. Other achievements include a rank of 14th overall and 10th for the impact of its research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

York is also the recipient of thirteen Athena Swan awards given to the university in recognition of its support for women scientists.

The university’s main campus is in the southeast of York, a short distance from the city’s historic centre. A recent £750m expansion plan has seen the university extend its campus to include new laboratories and teaching spaces, as well as a sports village and a start-up incubator called Springboard, which assists businesses and entrepreneurs in the early stages of developing their ideas.

Key selling points

Teaching excellence

Inspirational research

A beautiful city in a great location

Fantastic student experience

Global connections

Institutional Affiliation

Russell Group

Short name

UOY

Institution type

University

Language centre

University ownership

Public

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Advised: 42 working days

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