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4.04.14.01113 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe size of the uni is perfect. Its not too big where you feel you’ll be lost but its not too small either
It is such an amazing campus and with it being within walking distance of the very center of York it’s an incredible experience for student life. The staff actually care and help to the maximum of their capabilities which is much more than many other colleges and universities.
I absolutely love York St John, due to it not being a massive University the sense of community is amazing. The support from the faculty is so good!!
The lecturers are extremely helpful and supportive
The best aspects are the place where it is
18-24 years
First gen student
Everything good.
18-24 years
First gen student
The campus is compact and in an easily accessible area of York. Lecturers get to know their students due to smaller cohorts which makes accessing support so much easier. There are many dedicated teams that support students.
18-24 years
Easy to find your way around and is nice to look at although it feels a little too modern on the inside compared to how it looks on the outside, like the outside aesthetic doesn't match the inside. More computers in the library would be great
18-24 years
Great
I don’t have any engagement in student life socially, I haven’t used student union. No car parking on campus is a problem, Ten minutes walk if dark woman on my own. Academic support is excellent
45-54 years
First gen student
A small welcoming university where you are not just a number. As the lead tutor told me during one of several open days, do not come to this university of you want to appear anonymous. A statement I whole heartily agree with as support is always available, presenting as a sense of value and worth. A point of note is that this course is mainly based at a sports complex owned by the university away from the main campus. However, there is a service bus and electric scooters and bikes available at a cost. Travel by personal transport allows east access, as the complex is just off the main ring road.
18-24 years
First gen student
Specialized curriculum, collaborative learning, access to research facilities personal mentorship this is how the university have affected me
Right in the centre of the city. The perfect size, you don’t feel like a number and are treated more like a person. Perhaps to small, lacking in some facilities like lab equipment.
18-24 years
First gen student
I love the location. I like the student ambassador job opportunities. My course is awesome. I have just turned up for a drop in wellbeing appointment and been turned away because they could only offer 4 drop ins that day.
Such a good environment and excellent facilities
Short walk to the City Centre, calm and respectful environment, approachable tutors who will point you in the right direction when discussing assignments and everyday issues. N/A for improvements.
The student union is really nice and the campus is aesthetically pleasing. Foodon campus is lovely, but sometimes they run out of pizza too quick
I love the aesthetics of the buildings and campus. Sometimes the food on campus runs out too quickly.
4.4
the teachers are good, the smaller student body is also better and I like the library as well but I don’t like some of the designs of the buildings.
As of 2nd year the classes seem to have gotten bigger so I feel as if each student isn’t getting as much individual attention as they did previously.