The University of York was founded in 1963 with 200 students. Today the University boasts of 12,000 students enrolled at over 30 academic departments and research centres. The University facilitates world class research and enjoys a reputation for excellence in teaching . Be it academic progress, accommodation or disability services, the University has made a strong commitment to student support. The student scene is vibrant with opportunities for a wide range of activities. The Unive...
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Below are the rankings that are available for this institution.
Times Good University Guide 2012: 11
SHJT: 201-300
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Overall experience (4.9)
Selection process and gaining admission (4.8)
Funding and scholarships (3.8)
Study experience (5.0)
Life experience (4.9)
Job prospects (4.7)
100% of reviewers recommend University of York
I am in my third year studying Electronics with M...
Enriching experience!Estanislao, from Spain
I am a final year student following a course in E...
Top-class engineering courses at York!Angelo, from Sri Lanka
I chose York because it is one of the few univers...
Interesting teaching techniques!Enrico, from Italy
Having studied at York for almost four years, I c...
Superb teaching at York!Yiannis, from Greece
I have enjoyed my stay in the university, and I a...
Enjoyed my study experience!Zhanzhan, from China
What’s inside:
The University of York was founded in 1963 with 200 students. Today the University boasts of 12,000 students enrolled at over 30 academic departments and research centres. The University facilitates
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Accolades The University of York was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2010. Vice-chancellor Brian Cantor collected the award at a ceremony in London attended by ove
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The University takes pride in its eight Colleges , each with its own distinctive identity and facilities. Students stay in College during their first year at York and remain a significant part&n
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The University is acclaimed for its unique and innovative research culture . Its research has made a positive impact on the country’s productivity and competitiveness. It boasts a positive research
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International students are provided with a caring and supportive environment and a wide range of support facilities are available to them.
Some of the facilities and services on offer are as f
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Entry Requirements
The University has set country-specific entry requirements for international students. Most of the international students are expected to complete a foundation course, A level
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The Department of Politics is one of the leading centres for teaching and researching politics in the UK. Teaching and research at the Department of Politics at the University of York cover all the major sub-disciplines of Politics , i
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Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students. In less than 50 years, York has become one of the top ten universities in the UK for teaching and research- and i
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