York St John University (York Campus)

York St John University  is a public university located on a single campus, across 11 acres of ground and within walking distance of the centre of York.

It achieved university status in 2006.

Key statistics

Over the past 10 years, the university has undergone a £100 million transformation, with facilities including a design studio, editing suites and music rooms. York is home to around 20,000 students and is one of Europe's top tourist destinations, with good transport links.

The size, the strong community ethos and the personal approach to learning have made it a special place to study for all these years.

The students and staff make a meaningful contribution to the fabric of the university and their experiences here inspire  to shape the communities throughout their lives.

The university offers students and staff personal opportunities to learn and grow – both academically and individually – and this is facilitated by the high levels of student-staff interaction within the community. It prides itself in identifying and developing potential in all the students and staff.

 The university enhances the quality of the student experience, with a particular focus on learning, teaching and research.It nurtures a diverse and culturally rich community, retaining the sense of community built up over 175 years.It promises to deliver growth in the student numbers – Home/EU, international and postgraduate and ensures financial and organisational resilience.

2012-15 has been a period of growth, success and increased external recognition for the University. It has now more students than ever before and its continuation, attainment and graduate employability rates have rarely been higher. Its profile in the higher education sector is increasing through successes and  growing reputation for effective leadership and management of the University.It has worked hard on enhancing courses, facilities, academic standards, and governance and management.

Working closely with  Governors and staff across the University, it has developed an ambitious and exciting Strategic Plan for 2015-20. It is a framework that enables them to collate, understand, prioritise and monitor progress towards key objectives. Through its implementation, it will position the University to deal with turbulence in the higher education sector and to continue to offer excellent learning opportunities for all their students and staff. 

Notable Alumni

·        Bella Hardy – folk singer.

·        Harry Gration – television presenter with BBC Look North.

·        Julia Davies – actress.

·        Paul Bloomfield – Member of Parliament for Sheffield Central (2010–present).

·        Geoff Cooke – former England Rugby Union Manager (1987-94).

English Language Requirements

·        If English is not the student's first language, IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each area or equivalent is required. More information is available on the university's website.

Accommodation for International Students

·        All first year international students are guaranteed university accommodation if they apply for it before the deadline.

·        University accommodation offers one catered option and four self-catered options.There is internet access in all university residences.

·        International students are spread throughout the residences, rather than clustered together.

·        All university residences are a maximum of 15 minutes walk from the campus.

·        Students have to move out during vacations in one residence, but not in the others.

·        For prices of university accommodation, please visit the university's website.

10% discount is applicable to all York St John University Alumni undertaking postgraduate level study. The 10% discount is in addition to any other discount or waiver you are awarded by the university and is applied before any other discount is considered.

There are numerous other scholarships.Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.