Independent minds.Collective spirit.
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Independent minds. Collective spirit.
A member of the Russell Group and one of just four UK universities rated both gold for teaching and top 10 for research, we combine academic excellence with social purpose.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Research
- Undergraduate courses
- Postgraduate taught courses
- Research degrees
- Online and distance learning courses
Undergraduate applications now open
From our beautiful campus to our historic city, there’s so much to love. It’s not too late to apply and join us in 2026.
Postgraduate study at York
Discover our diverse range of courses and find your potential with a postgraduate degree from the University of York.
Explore our research
We inspire and change lives. A member of the Russell Group, our thriving research and innovation culture is at the forefront of new knowledge and understanding.
Our research reflects our extraordinary and diverse community and partnerships. From a spark of curiosity, we explore the unknown and open up new ideas and opportunities for all.
Research
New horizons
Partnering with local communities to drive social change across North Yorkshire.
Research
Rewilding myths
Exploring how medieval history is shaping our modern approach to nature recovery.
Research
Rescuing heritage
A new investment for technology to help protect at-risk data from historic sites in the Antarctic.
Research
Opening doors
Transforming volunteering into a vital tool for wellbeing and social inclusion.
News and events
News
Creative power
New research reveals York’s creative industries contribute £790m to the economy.
Event
Quantum entanglement
24 March 2026
Professor Daniel Watts discusses linking neutron star mysteries to quantum breakthroughs in medical technology.
News
Skilled graduates to fuel UK growth - report
Eight in ten critical jobs require degree-level qualifications, placing HE at the centre of the country’s economic future.
News
Leading voices
Two leading York professors elected to the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences.
News
Deep discussions
University leaders and York Central MP Rachael Maskell meet government minister to share energy vision.
News
First impressions
Artist's impressions of our Mumbai campus have been unveiled.
Ancient societies ‘far more democratic than assumed’, study suggests
18 March 2026
University joins forces with key partners to launch £20m bid to supercharge regional economy
16 March 2026
University leads programme to train next generation of nuclear scientists
13 March 2026
University of York duo to walk 125 miles in five days to combat regional educational inequality
10 March 2026
Campus and city life
Our safe and inclusive campus environment and our student-friendly city provide everything you need to make the most of your university experience.
Student life
Make friends for life, discover new passions and learn invaluable skills. Discover why you'll love York.
Accommodation
Be right at the heart of the action. Choose from a range of room types on or very near to campus.
The city of York
Lively, full of culture and beautiful, York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.
Support in difficult times
These are challenging times for many of our community. We're doing what we can to help and are committed to supporting where we can:
- Global crises support and action we're taking
- Equal Access Fund for asylum seeking students
- Support through the cost of living crisis
Campus map
Explore where things are on our compact green campus.
Semester dates
Find out about how the academic year is structured.
Visit us
Visit us and you'll find out why so many students choose York.