Is the University of York public or private?

York is a public UK university, founded by Royal Charter in 1963 and regulated by the Office for Students as an England-registered higher education provider.

Where is the University of York located?

The main Heslington campus sits about 500 acres southeast of York city centre, split between Campus West and Campus East, a short walk, cycle or bus ride from York Minster and the city centre.

What language are courses taught in?

Courses researched here are taught in English. International applicants must meet a course-specific IELTS band (commonly 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component for the programmes in this listing), or an accepted equivalent test.

Can international students apply directly after school-leaving qualifications?

Yes for the undergraduate routes listed: Computer Science, Physics and Biology ask for AAA/AAB-equivalent grades including named science subjects, Economics asks AAB, and Law asks AAA, with International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate and BTEC equivalents accepted. Applicants without a matching qualification should check York's International Foundation Year.

What is the total cost of study, not just tuition?

Add York's published accommodation range (£149-£269/week for undergraduates, £186-£224/week for the two postgraduate colleges) plus daily living, transport, books and any visa or insurance costs to the course tuition fee. Warwick-style all-inclusive estimates are not published by York; each cost should be checked and budgeted separately.

How do international students apply?

Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS using the course's UCAS code (for example G400 for BSc Computer Science). Postgraduate taught and research applicants apply through York's online postgraduate application system after checking the course-specific academic and English requirements.

What English test scores are required?

Programmes in this listing typically require IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an approved equivalent. Some courses and pre-sessional routes accept alternative evidence; the specific course page controls.

How are PhD admissions and interviews structured?

Doctoral applicants submit a research proposal, transcripts, references, a CV and a personal statement, and are matched with two academic supervisors; York Law School and the School for Business and Society require named supervisor fit before an offer, and Computer Science also offers funded Centre for Doctoral Training routes such as SAINTS and iGGi.

Are scholarships or paid work available for international students?

York's careers service reports around 3,000 employers advertising roles to students yearly and options like an optional placement year at a reduced fee on eligible undergraduate degrees; postgraduate researchers may access competitive CDT stipends. General fee-status scholarships are course- and year-specific and should be checked on York's international fees and funding pages rather than assumed.

When do courses start and when should applicants apply?

Most taught programmes in this listing start in September (2026 for the postgraduate taught courses researched, 2027 for the undergraduate courses researched at the time of this listing); PhD Computer Science and PhD Law admit in both September and February. Applicants should confirm the live intake date on the specific official course page, since advertised entry years change as application cycles open and close.

Is there a special visa or pre-arrival certificate requirement?

International students needing a UK Student visa must follow current UK Home Office rules alongside York's international admissions and CAS guidance; York's own admission is a separate decision from visa approval, and requirements can change without notice.

How does York's MSc Management differ from its MBA?

MSc Management and MSc International Business and Strategic Management are one-year, full-time, campus-based taught master's degrees requiring a 2:2-equivalent undergraduate degree in any subject. York's MBA, by contrast, is delivered part-time and online through Online York and is not offered as a full-time, campus-based programme, so it is not included in this catalogue listing.