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Why study at University of York?

Overview

The University of York is a globally renowned institution, known internationally for its impactful research and membership of the prestigious Russell Group. It's ranked 16th in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2024 rankings.

York's leading university was established back in 1960, with its foundation being the serene Heslington Hall which now forms the heart of the campus. The university's campus is set within more than 200 acres of attractive parkland, with lakes, ponds, woodland and more surrounding its modern facilities.

The University of York offers postgraduate students a choice from more than 330 programmes of study, ranging across taught and research master's as well as doctoral research opportunities, for which it has become renowned.

York is a UNESCO World Heritage City and is world-famous as one of the best preserved and most complex archaeological sites anywhere in the country. Students at the university will live among 2,000 years of fascinating history and will be able to enjoy a range of museums, historic pubs and even a vibrant food scene in-between their studies.

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