Study Abroad
Academic information
Module information and academic term dates for incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students.
York St John University is known for its academic excellence and responsive nature, always putting the student at the heart of everything we do.
We are home to 5 academic schools:
- School of the Arts
- School of Education, Language and Psychology
- School of Humanities
- School of Science, Technology and Health
- York Business School
When you join us you will be allocated an academic tutor on arrival, for academic support throughout your exchange.
Modules and credits
You can see a full list of modules or classes for Study Abroad and Exchange students in the module catalogues below. These catalogues are for the 2023-24 academic year, and are subject to change. An up to date catalogue will be sent to applicants each semester to choose classes from.
Study Abroad Module Catalogue 2024-2025 Semester 1 (xlsx, 79.7 KB)
Study Abroad Module Catalogue 2024-2025 Semester 2 (xlsx, 100.7KB)
You must choose your modules from the catalogue above. More detailed information for each module can be found on our online catalogue. Please note that not all modules on the online catalogue are available for incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Students have the flexibility to select modules from all schools which are available in the module catalogue emailed out to them, provided they meet the prerequisites and obtain prior approval from their home university.
- A full time workload is 60 York St John University credits per semester
- Most modules are worth 20 or 40 credits
60 York St John University credits per semester transfers to:
- 15 US credits
- 15 Canadian credits
- 48 Australian credits
- 16 Japanese credits
- 15 Korean credits
- 30 ECTS
Please check with your home institution for further details.
Teaching and assessment
You will study alongside our full degree students and complete the same assessments. These are usually written assignments or examinations.
An academic transcript of results will be sent to you or your home institution after your marks have been confirmed and externally verified.
Please read our page on the latest guidance for students on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence below.
English Language and Study skills support
International students who may need free English language and study skills support should visit the Insessional support and language development page.
Students can access the Insessional Support Language Development Moodle page for advice and resources and Insessional Support Language Development events page for free workshops and discussion events.
Academic calendar
Our academic calendar is split into 2 semesters:
- Semester 1 runs from September to January (or December if there is an overlap of semester dates with your home institution)
- Semester 2 runs from January to May
We welcome students for semester 1, semester 2 or the full year. A full year exchange can only be undertaken in our Fall Semester (Semester 1) and is not available for our Spring (Semester 2) intake.
Academic calendar 2025-26
Semester 1
Event | Date |
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Arrival Days for Semester 1 or full year |
Saturday 20 September 2025 |
Orientation Week | Monday 22 September 2025 to Friday 26 September 2025 |
Classes start | Monday 29 September 2025 |
Last day of classes before Christmas vacation | Friday 19 December 2025 |
Depart accommodation for term 1 students | Saturday 20 December 2025 |
Christmas vacation | Monday 22 December 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026 |
Exam period | Monday 19 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026 |
End of Semester 1 | Friday 30 January 2026 |
Depart accommodation for students leaving at the end of Semester 1 | Saturday 31 January 2026 |
Semester 2
Event | Date |
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Arrival Day for Semester 2 | Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
Orientation Days |
Thursday 5 February 2026 |
Classes start | Monday 9 February 2026 |
Last day of classes before Easter vacation | Friday 20 March 2026 |
Easter vacation | Monday 23 March to Sunday 12 April 2026 |
Classes resume | Monday 13 April 2026 |
Exam period | Monday 1 June to Friday 12 June 2026 |
End of Semester 2 | Friday 12 June 2026 |
Depart accommodation for students leaving at the end of Semester 2 | Saturday 13 June 2026 |