Fast Facts
- York St John was originally founded in May 1841 as York
Diocesan Training School
- The University was granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in
2005 and became York St John University in October 2006
- A total of 6,057 undergraduate and postgraduate students
study at York St John University (January 2012)
- Students from over 100 countries around the world study at
the University
- York St John University is a significant employer in the
city of York and the North Yorkshire region, with 615
staff (235 academic) (January 2012)
- Over £90 million has been invested in new, cutting-edge
facilities, grounds and buildings over the past 10 years -
including the iconic De Grey Court building which has won several,
high-profile and prestigious awards; and 'York St John University
Sports Centre Nestlé Rowntree Park', which boasts 57 acres of
sports fields just 15 minutes on foot from the University
campus
- 90.7% of students are in employment or full-time study six
months after graduating (January 2012)
- York St John University’s Chancellor is The Most Rev and Rt Hon
Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York
- York Minster (one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the
world and a mere stone’s throw from the campus) provides the
spectacular setting for our graduation ceremonies
- The University is renowned for its innovative, campus-based
business mentoring initiatives – including the Acorns Plus
programme, Phoenix Centre incubation facility, and the DesignWorks
unit – which work with students and new businesses to develop
talent and encourage growth and success
- York St John Students' Union is a member of the Students' Union
Evaluation Initiative (SUEI) and proudly holds a silver award
for its services for students.