International
Welcoming the world
This page has information for international students applying to York St John University. Current students and agents should use the links below for further information.
We're proud to be an international university, global in our outlook, thinking and research but local in personality.
Living and studying in the UK is an unforgettable experience and right now, students from over 100 countries are enjoying their adventure with us. We hope you will too.
For the latest updates on COVID-19 visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice page.
On-demand Open Day
Experience what it is like to study at York St John University at our on-demand open day. Watch subject talks and take a 360-degree virtual tour of our campus.
Find a course
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Pathways, short courses and General English
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Summer schools
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Study abroad with us
Facts & figures
Top 50 in the UK for Biosciences, Criminology, Film Production, Photography, Religious Studies, Design, Languages and Sport
94% of international students have overall student satisfaction International Student Barometer 2019/20
Top 10 in the UK for teaching quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)
97% of our students are employed within 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2017)
Top 30 in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2019)
Joining York St John University
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Entry requirements for your country
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How to apply
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Fees, funding and scholarships
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Visas and immigration
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Accommodation
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Life in the UK
What our students say
Viacheslav, Ukraine
BSc Computer Science
"I fell in love with YSJ after my first Open Day. I felt at home. Now, after 3 years of study these feelings become stronger."
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Ashley, USA
BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy
"After being here, I feel so welcomed on campus and have such a great time meeting new people. YSJ has made it easy to adjust to studying abroad and I am very thankful I chose to come to YSJ."
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Hannah, USA
BA Education Studies
"The University gave us a lot of opportunities to see the city, I love learning about the history and culture of this country."
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Morgan
BA Film Studies and Media
"I always feel emboldened to do bigger and bolder things."
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Nahed, Palestine
Pre-sessional course
"The welcoming and multicultural environment provides the ideal base to study in the UK."
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Rumaysa, Saudi Arabia
BA Interior Design
"I chose YSJ because it seemed very welcoming and open to new cultures."
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Silje, Norway
MA Creative Writing
"YSJ is really welcoming, and people are always happy to help."
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Valeriia, Ukraine
BSc Biomedical Science
"This university is like a family, everybody is friendly."
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Download our prospectus
Learn more about what it's like to study at York St John University by downloading our undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus:
International Undergraduate Prospectus 2021 (PDF 16.6MB)
International Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 (PDF, 5.4 MB)
Talk to our students
Find out what being a student is really like.
Learn more about life at York St John by chatting to our student ambassadors. You can ask questions about the course you're interested in, life on campus or what it's like to study in York.
Get in touch
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York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom.
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