University of York

Es. 1963 | In Limine Sapientiae

University of York

Es. 1963 | In Limine Sapientiae

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

23,420

Student Faculty Ratio

10.20

Internationality Factor

25%

Avg Tuition per Student

£10,318

Net assets (2024)

£350.4 milion

Total Income

£472.2 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of York is a prominent British academic institution, widely acclaimed for its significant research contributions and its membership in the esteemed Russell Group. Situated in York, England, it was founded in 1963 and has grown into a major center of education and research.

The university's primary campus is located in the picturesque setting of Heslington, offering over 200 acres of parkland complete with lakes, ponds, and woodland areas. Central to this beautiful campus is the historic Heslington Hall, which dates back to the 16th century and now serves as a symbolic and functional hub of the university.

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Heslington, York, YO10 5DD

+44(0)1904430000

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female56%

Male43%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic100%

Non-academic0%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree64%

Postgraduate (taught)28%

Postgraduate (research)6%

Other undergraduate2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Entry onto a postgraduate course at this University is subject to both academic and non-academic requirements. Usually, a 2:1 undergraduate Honors degree is required for most taught postgraduate programs, or an equivalent. For some courses, a 2:2 undergraduate degree will be considered in combination with other qualifications or professional experience. International applicants are required to meet minimum English language requirements, usually by providing valid test scores such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Academic and CAE. For instance, to apply for the MSc in Economics and Finance, a 2:1 undergraduate degree in economics or finance, or a similar...

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1960

University of York is founded.

1963

The first students are admitted.

1965

The university's first building, King's Manor, is opened.

1968

The first phase of construction of Heslington campus is completed.

1972

The first master degrees are awarded.

1993

The university becomes one of the twenty-four Russell Group universities.

2012

The university establishes the first Department of Theatre, Film and Television in the UK to teach film and television without separating the two subjects.

Public Figures

Greg Dyke

Former Director-General of the BBC and Chancellor of the University of York

Judi Dench

Actress and Honorary Graduate of the University of York

Owen Barder

Chief Executive of the Center for Global Development and Alumni of the University of York