Want to go to university in York?
Why study in York? Students thinking about universities in York have two great options: the University of York and York St Johns University. York is a small, student-friendly city located in the north east of England. It's compact, easy to get around, with good transport links to other UK cities, including London in a little over two hours by train. York has a long history, stretching back to the Romans, Saxons and Vikings. Check our student guides to York, with all you need to know, including living costs, student-friendly activities and transport.
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Thinking of going to uni in York? The city has a huge variety of student-friendly activities and attractions for you to explore.
12 Jul 2026
Studying in York means being surrounded by picturesque streets and excellent educational opportunities. Need more convincing? Here are 18 reasons to pick York as your uni city.
08 Jul 2026
York is a small, picturesque city in North Eastern England. Read on to find out about things to do in the city, what accommodation costs are like and more about being a student in York.
15 Jun 2026
Due to the quality of its institutions and the type of lifestyle the city offers, York has a lively student population. Read on to find out how you can experience it and how much it might cost to live there.
13 May 2026
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