The University of York is a public Russell Group research university in York, England, founded by Royal Charter in 1963. Its 500-acre Heslington campus is organised into eleven residential colleges across Campus West and Campus East, teaching over 20,000 students, about 24% international from 140+ countries.
£32,350
3 years
English
September
York, United Kingdom
Public
The University of York is a public Russell Group research university in York, England, founded by Royal Charter in 1963. Its 500-acre Heslington campus is organised into eleven residential colleges across Campus West and Campus East, teaching over 20,000 students, about 24% international from 140+ countries. Current 2026/27 routes span computing, natural sciences, economics, law and management, alongside Hull York Medical School, a joint medical school with the University of Hull.
York's Heslington campus covers about 500 acres of parkland around a landscaped lake, split across Campus West and Campus East. The university reports over 20,000 students, with 24% international from 140+ countries; every student joins one of eleven residential colleges. On-campus facilities include the Department of Computer Science, York Law School, the School for Business and Society, York Science Park and Hull York Medical School, shared with the University of Hull.
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York's Heslington campus covers about 500 acres of parkland around a landscaped lake, split across Campus West and Campus East. The university reports over 20,000 students, with 24% international from 140+ countries; every student joins one of eleven residential colleges. On-campus facilities include the Department of Computer Science, York Law School, the School for Business and Society, York Science Park and Hull York Medical School, shared with the University of Hull.
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York's college system provides most student accommodation: 2026/27 undergraduate rooms range from about £149/week (shared-bathroom, self-catered) to £269/week (ensuite, catered) over 40-44 week lets, and self-catered rooms typically include one weekly college meal. Only Wentworth Graduate College and Halifax College offer postgraduate rooms, at £186-£224/week on 51-week lets. Prices vary by college, room type and bathroom, so applicants should check the live 'Colleges, rooms and prices' page before budgeting.
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Most college accommodation is self-catered, so students plan groceries and cooking around their kitchen and college site, though some self-catered contracts include one weekly college meal and catered options exist at a higher weekly rate. York city centre and the campus retail areas add wider grocery, market and restaurant choice within walking or bus distance. No universal dietary or Indian-food guarantee is claimed here; check current college catering menus and nearby options after enrolment.
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York was ranked the 5th safest of England and Wales' university towns and cities in the Complete University Guide's 2025 safety table. Students should save the university's current campus security and international support contacts, use 999 for a UK emergency, and recheck local safety guidance and college-specific advice after arrival, since ranking-based reassurance is not a substitute for current information. International applicants can use Pre-sessional English courses, an International Foundation Year and a Pre-Masters programme for academic or language preparation. The college system delivers welcome, orientation and pastoral support, while the International Support team and Visas and Immigration pages cover arrival, registration and visa queries. Eligibility, cost and timing for each route depend on the applicant's qualifications.
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