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1113 Student reviews
A great, charming little campus with all the facilities I could need. However, some more interesting SU activities would be nice.
the area and its surroundings in a beautiful city with lots of history about it. The fact I will graduate in the York Minster It could be improved by expanding the union maybe? sometimes you cannot get seated. Same with parking for commuting students
18-24 years
It has a cozy and relaxed environment
18-24 years
First gen student
The university itself is amazing but considering half of my learning was online for a year and then I paid for the same quality of teaching when everything was on campus it wasnt great. They dont have lecture capture and there are minimal spaces for neurodiverse individuals but one person in particular is making an effort to create more spaces, its just a shame there isnt more for disabled individuals as much as they like to advertise there is, there isnt.
Good support from lecturers and student services.
Lots of things going on, great tutors who are supportive and caring, lots of student support for other matters besides assignments. Great location and campus feel.
Every university has its strong points and weak points, and York St. John University is no exception. Depending on who you ask, you may get a varied assessment of what the finest and worst features are. However, the following are some widely held views on the positive and negative features that students and alumni usually view as being at the university: Best aspects: Strong emphasis on the student experience: The institution is renowned for offering a welcoming and accepting environment for its students, along with a variety of services and resources to support their success. Possibilities for practical learning: York St. John provides students with a range of activities to get hands-on knowledge in their chosen field of study through research projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities. The college community is warm and welcoming. Worst aspects: Limited subject offerings: In comparison to other institutions, several students have commented that the university does not provide a broad selection of academic areas to study. Location: Despite the fact that York is a lovely city, some students have complained that it might feel remote from other big cities and that there might not be many things to do off campus. The university's on-campus housing options are reportedly scarce and may not be accessible to all students, according to some students. It's crucial to remember that these are only generalisation and that each person's experience in college is unique. I suggest speaking with current students and alumni for their opinions and visiting York St. John University if you're thinking about going.
There doesn’t seem to be much guidance or student support and sometimes there are issues with online systems that causes students to miss lectures that are on so it’s difficult for commuting students. Some professors do not respond to emails promptly and it is hard to keep up communication.
Student support could certainly be improved upon, as it seems the minimum in often done (certainly not exclusive to this university however). The student union could also do with a slight price decrease, other than for the pound a pint nights, the drinks are pricier than the nearby pubs, so there isn't much reason to go - the events are also usually a bit of a bore - probably more of a subjective note than a genuine problem though. The location is right outside of the city centre, meaning living close to uni becomes pricey, thanks to York living prices, but generally the campus is in a decent, accessible location.
The overall feel on the university is great, it’s not intimidating. The facilities could be better, in terms of cleanliness of common areas (however this is not necessarily the fault of university staff). The staff members are always friendly and easy to talk to- the teaching is passionate
18-24 years
First gen student
Amazing location a stone throw from the historic city of York! York itself if beautiful. Uni campus i easy to find your way about a mix of old and new, fantastic building. Student life in york and at the student union is brilliant, always something to do. Lots of different societies to join, and if there isn’t one that suits the student union will support you in creating a new one. Overall a really friendly positive atmosphere !!
18-24 years
First gen student
I like that the uni is smaller than a lot of other universities, it means that you get a lot more 1-1 help with assignments if you need and the lecturers and tutors are always available. My three favourite buildings are Quad because it’s so quirky, Holgate because it’s a great place to meet people and have a good time with friends and Fountains because of the library, which has a fantastic study environment and has lots of support. The best aspect of my uni experience is probably going to the library with friends. I didn’t know anyone on my course before I started and I’ve met 4 other amazing girls who are all so funny and really caring. I love going to the library with them and having a chat or doing some work with them. I don’t really have any bad experiences at uni because it’s been so amazing so far. I love my accommodation at the moment but the worst thing is paying for it lol! York st John’s only improvement, I would suggest, would be to have more little rooms that you can book for group study because sometimes it’s too loud in the library to concentrate but you need to stay in there to be able to work with your peers
Uni lecturers always willing to help and support you. Library services where you find everything you need as well as plenty of study support. Perfectly in the city centre. Only improvement would be to give some of the older buildings a bit of a makeover inside.
York st john is a beautiful place from the teachers to the student , it’s just wonderful in general with the facilities been in perfect condition learning has never been better , although there is always going to be normal struggles as we are student , the school always has us covered in every possible way
Great lecturers and placement opportunities, support for mature students and understanding during difficult situations. Friendly happy environment. Good food.
The campus is very modern and eco friendly which i enjoy and all the staff are extremely helpful and there is a big support system. I wish there was a lot more range of societies and maybe more funding going into them and also more clubs and activities that students can attend.
Interesting course and good teachers. Think we should have gotten a discount for the covid period with all the online teaching
Small class sizes are great for learning but the student union and night life is none existant.
25-34 years
First gen student
It is a small university which makes it easy to get around and gives it a cozy community feel. You can get to know your lecturers well if you want to. Living so close to the city centre makes it extremely easy and convenient to do basically anything. There are times though where it feels like that can be a drawback as the uni doesn't have the same level of access to prestigious opportunities and high-end facilities as University of York. I guess though that's not really something you can just change. What can be changed though is paying the staff more so they don't have to go on strike!


18-24 years
First gen student
There are many resources available and places to work rather than just the library if you want a change of scenery. It has a mixed of old and modern buildings so you get the best of both worlds.
The three hour sessions are split into a 2 hour lecture and 1 hour seminar so it's good to learn the content then immediately learn how to apply it and consolidate it.