The University of York is one of UK's leading university with 11,000 students and has over 30 academic departments and research centres.
From its inception, the University has concentrated on strong viable departments and teaching and research are of the highest quality. The quality of York's teaching has received many accolades. York and Cambridge top the teaching league with the highest scores in official teaching assessments.
York is also rated 9th for the Higher Education institutions for research, with 18 of its 23 departments rated 5 or 5*. In the last Research Assessment Exercise, carried out by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in 2001, York has outperformed all the large civic universities.
The main campus at Heslington is a 200-acre landscaped park, well known for its lake. Here the colleges and academic buildings are on a leveled site and within walking distance of each other. Proximity to the historic city of York makes the University a popular choice and provides a pleasant working and residential environment.
The campus offers a wealth of facilities, with bars, shops, a sports and ahealth center, tennis and squash courts, theatres and concert hall are all within easy walking distance.
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The City of York
Life in York, a historic city by day, and a buzzing hotspot by night, is varied, colourful and vibrant. A diverse range of shops, galleries, clubs, cafes, museums, music groups and sports clubs means that the city really does offer something for everyone. With a population of 180,000, York is big enough, to give a cosmopolitan feel, but yet small enough so it doesn't seems overwhelming. It is a tourist-friendly place that you can get to know quickly, but which still feels fresh and exciting years later.
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Streets of York
York was voted Europe's top international tourist destination in 2007, and its historic streets bustle with visitors from all around the world. There's plenty to be impressed: the famously soaring Gothic Minster, the winding medieval streets, the specialist stores and boutiques.
Why Choose the University of York?
The University of York is proud to offer students:
A high-quality academic experience
A strong commitment to student support
Affordable and plentiful accommodation
A lively and stimulating student scene
A beautiful location in one of Europe's finest cities with easy access from anywhere
