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How to apply

Apply direct to York St John

Your guide to applying directly to us as an international student.

International students can apply directly to York St John University for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Applications must be submitted via our online application portal.

You will be able to create an application login and submit your application. For certain countries or regions, you will need to complete a Prospective Student Enquiry Form which will be sent to our country/region office for further processing and assistance in making an application to the University. 

This form is for international students applying for:

  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate courses

You will need to upload the following as part of the application process:

  • A personal statement
  • Clear scans of your official qualifications, including certificate and transcripts where appropriate (translated into English where necessary)
  • Proof of English Language level
  • Academic references - signed, dated, stamped and on official letterhead
  • Copy of passport photo page and any previous UK visas
  • CV

Key dates - February 2027 intake

Date Event
15 November 2026 Direct application deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate
27 November 2026 Deposit payment deadline
4 December 2026 CAS application deadline
1 February 2027 Start of teaching

Key dates - September 2027 intake

Date Event
9 July 2027 Direct application deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate
23 July 2027 Deposit payment deadline
2 August 2027 CAS application deadline
20 September 2027 Start of Welcome Week
27 September 2027 Start of Semester 1 teaching

Applications will remain open until the published deadline; however, courses may close earlier if all available places have been allocated. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

5 students walking onto York St John University campus in the Autumn

Your next steps

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer to join York St John University.

Once you have your offer, you will receive an email invitation to register for Enroly CAS Shield, a system which simplifies your onboarding and arrival process.

Explore our Offer Holders web section for information on your next steps.