Study abroad at York St John University
Outstanding city campus university, located in the historic City of York, England.
Each year, we welcome over 200 international students from all around the world to study at York St John for a semester or a year (two semesters) on the Study Abroad and Exchange programme. This popular international scheme allows you to take modules here at York St John that transfer back and count towards your degree at your home institution, making it an excellent way to enhance your university experience and broaden your international outlook.
There are three routes into studying abroad at York St John:
- Erasmus+ Exchange Programme for students studying at one of our Erasmus+ exchange partner institutions. (Please apply through your home institution in the first instance).
- International Exchange Programme for students studying at one of our worldwide exchange partner institutions. (Please apply through your home institution in the first instance).
- Study Abroad Programme for non-exchange, fee-paying students worldwide. To find out if we have compatible modules for you, please email studyabroad@yorksj.ac.uk with details of your home institution, your area of study, your current year of study, when you would like to attend York St John and we will respond with information and fees.
Erasmus Charter for Higher Education
Academic Information
York St John University is known for its academic excellence and responsive nature, always putting the student at the heart of everything it does.
Schools
We are home to nine Schools:
- York Business School
- School of Art, Design and Computer Science
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Humanities, Religion and Philosophy
- School of Languages and Linguistics
- School of Performance and Media Production
- School of Psychological and Social Sciences
- School of Sport
Modules and credits
We operate a flexible modular structure enabling you to choose the modules most suited to you and your course.
- A full-time workload is 60 York St John credits per semester.
- Most modules are worth 10 or 20 credits.
- 60 York St John credits transfers to 30 ECTS credits or 15 US credits.
- Please view our Module Catalogue.
Teaching and Assessment
You will study alongside our full degree students and complete the same assessments, which are usually written assignments or examinations. An academic transcript of results will be sent to you at the end of your period of study.
Visas
If you are an EU/EAA passport holder, you do not require a visa to study at York St John.
If you are a Non-EU/EAA passport holder and would like to study at York St John for one semester, you require a short-term study visa.
If you are a Non-EU/EAA passport holder and would like to study at York St John for the full academic year (2 semesters), you require a Tier 4 Visa. Following official acceptance to the university, we will send you an email containing your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number which will enable you to apply for a visa to study in England.
Please visit our Visa pages for more information.
Accommodation and Fees
| Programme | Tuition Fees | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Erasmus+ Exchange Programme (for students studying at one of our Erasmus+ exchange partner institutions). |
No tuition fees | Self-catered accommodation in single occupancy rooms at The Grange or Limes Court Cost: Approximately £100 per week |
| International Exchange Programme (for students studying at one of our worldwide exchange partner institutions). |
No tuition fees | Self-catered accommodation in single occupancy rooms at The Grange or Limes Court Cost: Approximately £100 per week |
| Study Abroad Programme (for non-exchange, tuition-fee paying students). |
No tuition fees | Self-catered accommodation in single occupancy rooms at The Grange or Limes Court Cost: Approximately £100 per week |
Term Dates
Our academic year is split into two semesters:
Semester one runs from September – December/January.
Semester two runs from January – May.
We welcome students for semester one, semester two or the full year.
Academic Year 2017/18
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Arrival Days Semester 1/Year | Saturday 9 September or Sunday 10 September 2017 |
| Orientation week | Monday 11 September 2017 |
| Classes start for Semester 1 | Monday 18 September 2017 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | |
| Last day of class before the Christmas vacation | Friday 8 December 2017 |
| Depart Accommodation for those leaving at Christmas | Saturday 9 December 2017 |
| Christmas Vacation | |
| Assessment Period (no teaching) | Wednesday 3 January 2018 |
| Exam Period | 8 - 12 January 2018 |
| End of Semester 1 | Friday 12 January 2018 |
| Depart accommodation for those leaving at the end of Semester 1 | Saturday 13 January 2018 |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Arrival day for new students | Sunday 14 January 2018 |
| Orientation | Monday 15 January 2018 |
| Classes start for Semester 2 | Monday 22 January 2018 |
| Last day of class before Easter vacation | Friday 23 March 2018 |
| Easter Vacation | |
| Classes resume | Monday 16 April 2018 |
| Exam period | 30 April - 11 May 2018 |
| End of Semester 2 | Friday 18 May 2018 |
| Depart accommodation for those leaving at the end of Semester 2 | Saturday 19 May 2018 |
Academic Year 2018/19
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| Arrival Days Semester 1/Year | Saturday 15 September or Sunday 16 September 2018 |
| Orientation week | Monday 17 September 2018 |
| Classes start for Semester 1 | Monday 24 September 2018 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | |
| Last day of class before the Christmas vacation | Friday 14 December 2018 |
| Depart Accommodation for those leaving at Christmas | Saturday 15 December 2018 |
| Christmas Vacation | |
| Assessment Period (no teaching) | Monday 7 January 2019 |
| Exam Period | 14 - 18 January 2019 |
| End of Semester 1 | Friday 18 January 2019 |
| Depart accommodation for those leaving at the end of Semester 1 | Saturday 19 January 2019 |
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| Arrival day for new students | Sunday 20 January 2019 |
| Orientation week | Monday 21 January 2019 |
| Classes start for Semester 2 | Monday 28 January 2019 |
| Last day of class before Easter vacation | Friday 5 April 2019 |
| Easter Vacation | |
| Classes resume | Monday 29 April 2019 |
| Exam period | 6 May - 17 May 2019 |
| End of Semester 2 | Friday 24 May 2019 |
| Depart accommodation for those leaving at the end of Semester 2 | Saturday 25 May 2019 |
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
30 April (September arrivals)
31 October (January arrivals)
How to apply
Application information will be emailed to nominated students.
Application Documents Required
Copy of passport (photo ID page)
Copy of current academic record/transcript
Application Documents required (for applicants whose first language is not English)
Non-EU/EAA students: Certified Evidence of English Language Level.
EU/EAA students: A letter from your home institution confirming that you are at B2 level of English.
Student Support
For information on what to expect once you have been accepted visit the International Student Support page.
Contact
E: studyabroad@yorksj.ac.uk