Meet us
On Demand Open Day
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Experience York St John University from your home
Discover more about us with virtual tours, videos and other online content.
Explore our campus
York St John University campus
Explore our campus as our Student Ambassadors take you on a tour of our main campus.
York St John University Sports Park
Discover the sports facilities and spaces we have available to our students, staff and the wider community.
Students' Union
Find out more about your Students' Union and everything they offer.
I am so proud to have been a part of a university that holds such great values. I feel very supported by all the staff members as they are very approachable and the services offered to me have helped me through my journey.
— Emma, Drama and Dance
Studying at York St John
Student experience, Rosie
Listen to Rosie who discusses their student experience of studying at York St John University.
Student experience, Kyoko
Listen to Kyoko who discusses their student experience of studying at York St John University.
Student experience, Marta
Listen to Marta who discusses their student experience of studying at York St John University.
Specialist facilities
Investing in our campus means we are always improving our specialist facilities and building new spaces for you.
We have recently expanded the specialist facilities for our Performance, Computer Science, and Music courses in the Creative Centre. Our new state-of-the-art Nursing and Paramedic facilities are now being used to train students across our health courses.
You can also Experience the areas of campus in 360°
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Create your personalised digital prospectus
Upgrade your experience.
Add your courses, curate the information you want to see, and choose how to begin your York St John journey.
York is a beautiful and amazing city to live and study in. From when I first visited York St John at an Open day I was very impressed with the very welcoming and personal atmosphere around the University and I knew then that it was the University for me.
— Andrew, History
Admissions
Personal statements
Listen to Alex, an Admissions Officer here at York St John University about how to write your personal statement.
You’re definitely made to feel like a name, not a number, by the staff and they offer all the services a student could want. I find the campus to be an ideal size in a city I love.
— Scott, Creative Writing
Accommodation
Living with us
See where you could live as a student.
Our accommodation sites are all close to the centre of York. Our range of rooms offer various facilities and prices to suit all, including rooms in our partnership provider accommodation sites and University Managed Housing.
We guarantee accommodation for all UK and international undergraduate first year students, as long as you meet our application deadlines.
St John Central
Limes Court
The Grange
The highlight of my time at York St John was becoming a Student Ambassador, making friends for life and having the opportunity and support to grow in confidence.
— Becca, Children, Young People and Society
York
Explore the city from your home led by one of our Student Ambassadors.
York was voted one of the most welcoming cities in the world (booking.com).
York St John is such a close knit university. Everyone is friends with everyone and the support network we all offer each other, both academically and mentally, is second to none.
— Ryan, Politics
Wellbeing and support
Listen to the wellbeing and welfare support available to you.
Listen to a student experience of our wellbeing service.
Our specialist support services can provide you with mental health or emotional support. We can also help you with some of the more serious welfare challenges you might be facing.
It is normal to need some support during your time at university. Our services are here for you.
Student advice and experience
Support we offer
Learn more about the various support services at York St John University.
Why I chose York St John University
Why I chose York St John University
Study abroad
We offer opportunities for you to study abroad as part of your course. Second year Primary Education student Amy talks about her study abroad experience.
Welcome Week
Open days 2024
If you want to visit us in person, we have our Open Days coming up in the Summer and Autumn terms. We would love to meet you.
Graduation
More help and support
Scholarships for home students
We offer scholarships to support you through your studies.
How we make offers
We look at several factors when we make offers. Find out more about our contextual offer scheme.
Mature student entry offers
We have a mature student entry scheme. This recognises non-traditional entry qualifications and experience.
