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York University
York University was established in 1963 and is located very near to the historic northern English city of York. What started as a small institute of learning with a couple of hundred students has today evolved into a very popular and well respected university with over 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
York University has received many accolades over the years, particularly for research, where it ranks within the top ten universities in the UK. There are more than 30 academic departments and research centres at the University of York, over 70 per cent of which are rated five out of five.
There are eight colleges at the University of York, including:
• Alcuin
• Derwent
• Goodricke
• Halifax
• James
• Langwith
• Vanbrugh
• Wentworth
York University Campus Life
The main campus at York University is located in the village of Heslington, about two miles to the southeast of York city centre. The campus is situated on 200 acres of beautifully-landscaped parkland, where the colleges are close-knit and wildlife abounds.Student facilities and services, including welfare and support, at York University campus are superb, while the York University Students' Union is the focus of student social life, with a number of clubs and societies, bars and shops.
York City
York is characterized by a rich history and world class attractions, with the stunning York Minster, the largest medieval cathedral in Europe, the centerpiece. Other major attractions include the Jorvik Viking Centre and the interesting York Castle Museum.Owing to the burgeoning York University student population, York has a lively cafe-bar and restaurant scene and has numerous pubs and clubs to boot. The city is also home to many annual festivals and is well connected by road and rail.
Student Loans
York University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
