University of York
York, United Kingdom
University of York is a university in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: joint 158th in the world and 24th in the UK (published 18 June 2026). 432 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September.
The University of York is a Russell Group research university founded in 1963. Its main campus is at Heslington, in the historic city of York, North Yorkshire. It holds Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and is joint 158th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Bangladeshi students cannot enter an undergraduate degree directly with HSC. They need A levels, the IB or a foundation course, for example at York's International Pathway College. Taught Master's courses need a four-year bachelor's degree: 3.0/4.0 counts as a UK 2:2 and 3.5/4.0 as a 2:1. An English-medium (MOI) degree from the last seven years can exempt PG applicants from an English test. International fees for 2027/28 are about £32,900 to £33,900 a year.
- Russell Group member with a TEF Gold (2023) teaching rating
- QS World University Rankings 2027: joint 158th globally, 24th in the UK, up 11 places worldwide
- Joint 10th in the UK for research (REF 2021, Times Higher Education analysis)
- 88% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2023/24)
- No application fee for postgraduate taught applications
- PG English-test exemption for degrees taught in English (with official MOI confirmation, completed within 7 years)
- MEng Electronic Engineering is fully IET-accredited and meets the training requirements for CEng
Courses (432)
- BSc (Hons) Accounting, Business Finance and Management (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with French (with a year abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Liberal Arts — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with German (with a year abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Music — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Medical Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MBiol Molecular Cell Biology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics/Physics (equal) (with a year abroad) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BMid (Hons) Midwifery — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEnv Physical Geography and Environment — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Environment — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Physics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEnv Physical Geography and Environment (with placement year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- BA (Hons) Philosophy/Politics (Equal) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Environment (with placement year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy (Ethics and Justice) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy (Ethics and Justice) (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Biomedical Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Cinematography for Film and Television Production — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MPA Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy, Evaluation & Research — Postgraduate, 21 months full-time
- MSc Econometrics and Economics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Editing for Film and Television Production — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Early Prehistory and Human Origins — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Early Prehistory and Human Origins — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Economics and Public Policy — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Fusion Energy Science and Technologies — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Funerary Archaeology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Financial Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Forensic Speech Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc International Business — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science (with a year in industry) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc International Business & Strategic Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of York located?
University of York is in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of York offer?
University of York lists 432 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Accounting, Business Finance and Management (with a year in industry), BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (with a year in industry), LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology, BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with French (with a year abroad) and BA (Hons) Liberal Arts. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of York?
Published fees at University of York: BSc Computer Science (UG, international, 2027/28, per year) £33,500; MEng Electronic Engineering (UG engineering, international, 2027/28, per year) £33,500; MSc Advanced Computer Science (PG taught, international, 2027/28, 1 year) £33,900; MSc Management (PG business, international, 2027/28, 1 year) £32,900. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of York?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, PTE Academic, Cambridge English and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at University of York?
University of York runs intakes in September. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027.
Does University of York offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Chevening Scholarship (Full tuition fee plus living stipend); Commonwealth Scholarship (Varies); Joan Samuels Scholarship (£1,000).
How do I apply to University of York?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of York course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment