University of York

About the institution

The University of York is a Russell Group university and one of the UK’s few collegiate universities. First-year students usually live in one of its eight undergraduate colleges on the university’s campus in Heslington and remain part of their college even after they’ve left. Heslington is a village in the suburbs of York, a short bus ride from the city centre. The campus has a number of notable facilities including the Grade II listed Heslington Hall and Central Hall as well as two permanent art galleries.

Key facts (HESA)

All students:

17,900

Male UG students:

44%

Female UG students:

56%

Full-time students:

91%

Under 21 on entry:

53%

International:

16%

Degree classifications (HESA)

First: 25%

2.1: 54%

2.2: 15%

Pass: 4%

Employability (DLHE)

94%

In work or further study 6 months after graduation

UCAS code:

Y50

Heslington York YO10 5DD

Telephone number:

01904320000

Student satisfaction
7.4/10

Guardian university guide rank

out of 121

Times university guide rank

out of 132

Delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.