York St John University

York St John University  is a high quality, friendly university, known for academic excellence a strong community spirit. With over 6,000 students studying a broad range of subjects, it has a strong network of regional, national and international partnerships and a reputation for teaching and learning.

The University is based on an award-winning campus in the heart of the historic city of York. Its 11 acre site is in a beautiful setting facing the world-famous York Minster across the city walls. Originally built around a quadrangle in 1841, York St John's oldest buildings present a striking frontage to the University. Newer buildings added over the past few years provide a wonderful modern contrast with state-of-the-art facilities.

York St John awards are distinctive and dynamic. They are designed for students to achieve not only the subject specific skills needed to enter their chosen profession, but also the life and work skills employers are looking for in today’s competitive job market. 

The students love the York St John community and claim that it is an incredibly friendly place to live and learn. Students love the fact that they can walk across the campus and see lots of familiar faces and that the staff in their department know them by name. York St John University has also recently been recognised in the top 10 most affordable UK universities for international students (Complete University Guide, 2016).

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Here are some of the top reasons why students choose to study at York St John University:

• 3-year Bachelor’s degrees and 1-year Master’s degrees
• Campus University in the heart of the city centre – the best of both worlds!
• Over the last 10 years the university has invested £110 million on the campus
• Study abroad opportunities  for one semester or one year in Europe and worldwide as part of your 3-year Bachelor’s degree
• All of its students have once-in-a-lifetime to graduate in the world-famous York Minster  the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe
• Small class sizes and an open door policy for academic staff
• Guaranteed accommodation  for international students
• Brand new 57-acre sports park  
• 95.7% of graduates are in employment or full-time study six months after graduating
• Ranked in the top 10 most affordable UK universities for international students (2016)

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• Bachelor’s Degrees (Undergraduate)
• Master’s Degrees (Postgraduate)
• International Foundation Programme
• Presessional English Pathway
• English Language Courses

York St John University is committed to providing excellence in academic practice and offers a wide range of research opportunities. It provides a wealth of expertise and a supportive and stimulating environment in which to conduct your studies. The University has a vibrant and developing research community, with research students working in, and across, a variety of disciplines.

The University's commitment to providing excellence alongside a supportive and stimulating environment in which to conduct your studies is characterised by:

• Excellent supervision by one or more Supervisors 
• A dedicated Graduate Centre providing research students with space for studying and socialising
• Access to research networks
• Possibilities for supervised involvement in teaching
• Relevant training in both research and teaching methodologies
• Access to appropriate facilities to support research

Its proud that the results of the latest 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF) has shown the University’s research to be excellent, with 30% of research being classed as ‘international excellent’ or ‘world-leading’.  

Undergraduate

State Board Higher Secondary School Certificate (CBSE/CISCE)
4 academic subjects with average of 65% (or CBSE average of 60%)
CBSE English with 65% or better

International Baccalaureate
Minimum 24 points

Level XII Tamil Nadu Board
4 academic subjects with average of 65%
Minimum grade 70% or above in English

Postgraduate

3 year Bachelor Degree with 55% or more overall (52% from Mumbai or Delhi)
OR
4 year Bachelor Degree with 50% or more overall
OR
CGPA 6.10 out of 10.0 (depending on University)

Evidence of degree studied with English as language of instruction can be accepted in place of IELTS.

English Language (if English is not your first language)

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each area or equivalent

Some programmes will have specific subject or practical requirements and some programmes may require a portfolio and/or interview. Details of specific requirements can be found on the individual course pages for each of the programmes on the website.

City of York

With around 20,000 students and seven million tourists visiting the city all year round, York is a very lively place to be. The city of York caters for all, from traditional and quirky pubs and cafes, to ghost walks, cinemas and theatre, to the lively, modern bars and restaurants and live venues – York really does have it all. York is also steeped in history with a wide range of arts, cultural and visitor attractions to tempt you, including the stunning York Minster (the setting for all graduation ceremonies). York St John University campus is minutes away from the city centre, so is perfectly placed to explore the city.  

There are three out-of-town shopping centres, all within easy reach of the city centre. York is also a UNESCO City of Media Arts, the first in the UK. Film buffs will appreciate City Screen - an arts cinema housed in a refurbished printing works. Music, in all its guises, finds an audience in a variety of venues across the city. Contemporary drama, and much more besides, is on offer at the Theatre Royal and the Grand Opera House.

York is also a fantastic starting point from which you can explore the UK, Europe and more of what Yorkshire has to offer. The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are National Parks, accessible by public transport, where you will find incredible scenery and bracing, fresh air. The seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby also make the perfect destination for a day out (and do great fish and chips).

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York St John University Accommodation

At York St John they know that finding the right accommodation will be very important to a new student, choosing a place to live which suits the needs and budget. It guarantees accommodation for all first-year students and have a range of packages including semi catered and self-catered options. 

Christine Muller
Occupational Therapy
South Africa

“I have really enjoyed my course so far at York St John. All the tutors are really knowledgeable in their subject area and all the people I have met have been very kind. The workshops have been really great. After the lecture you have a workshop where you get to talk to peers about what was discussed in the lecture.”

Elina Shaymukhametova
English Literature and History
Russia

“I would advise International students coming to York St John to get involved! Joining a society, whether academically relevant to the course or a sport which you have never considered joining before would help you to find friends, new activities and to fit more quickly into the university life.”

Mustafa Alboshref
MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Iraq

“I didn’t expect how beautiful the city was going to be, it was amazing to walk around the ancient buildings and to see so many different nationalities in the same place and to eat in diverse restaurants and have found people so helpful. The teachers are professional and highly qualified and really helpful. I don’t worry about anything here at York St. John University, everything is available to me, and I feel like this is home from home.”

Yoshihito Hashino
BSc Physiotherapy
Japan

“York St John University has a very high student satisfaction because of their student centred support and education, so this university was my first choice and I have been having great experiences here, such as participating in societies, clubs and volunteer for people with learning disabilities.”

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