10 Great Reasons to choose York
- Russell Group - We are a dynamic research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. (The UK’s equivalent of the Ivy League). High-quality teaching
- All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced.
A world-class university - As a top ten UK university for its research impact, York attracts significant research funding from a range of international sources including the European Commission, the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation and Wellcome Trust. Student Focus - We provide full student welfare, support and access to the University social programmes.
Accommodation - All our accommodation is high quality and students become a member of Derwent college. Historic City
- The beautiful city of York is frequently voted one of Europe’s top international tourist destinations and its historic streets bustle with visitors from all around the world. Entertainment
- Life in York is as energetic and varied by night as it is by day with its shops, galleries, clubs, cafés, museums, theatres, cinemas, music groups and sports clubs.
Location - York is one of the UK’s best-connected cities, with excellent rail and motorway networks, and international airports within easy reach. Best university experience
- Voted Best University Experience in the International Student Choice category at the 2014 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
And... - Historically York was home to Britain’s chocolate industry and one billion Kit Kats are still produced in York every year!