Study in York

York sits in North Yorkshire, where the Rivers Ouse and Foss meet, around 27 miles northeast of Leeds. Founded by the Romans as Eboracum in AD 71, later a major Viking trading centre known as Jorvik, York’s medieval walls still fully encircle its historic centre. StudyUKToday works with two real universities here.

What York Is Actually Like

York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, dominates the skyline, and the city’s medieval walls, among the most complete in England, still fully encircle the old centre, with the Shambles, a narrow, historic street of overhanging timber-framed buildings, one of its best-known corners. Clifford’s Tower, the remains of York Castle, sits on a mound above the city, and centuries of layered history, Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian, are genuinely visible walking through the streets.

York was named European Tourism City of the Year in 2007 and Britain’s “Best Place to Live” by The Sunday Times in 2018, reflecting a city that combines heritage with real, modern amenities rather than functioning purely as a museum piece. The National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre are among its well-known attractions, and York became a major railway hub in the 19th century, a legacy still visible in its station and rail connections today, including direct services to London, Edinburgh and the rest of the country.

Studying in York

York is home to two real universities StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in York” section below: the University of York, a research university founded in 1963, and York St John University, based in the city centre.

York’s cost of living, and particularly accommodation, tends to run higher than many Northern English cities, reflecting strong demand for a small, historic, tourist-popular centre, so check current figures directly with your university’s accommodation office.

How StudyUKToday Helps

Whichever York university and course you’re aiming for, our services stay the same: course selection, university matching, document review, application support, and offer acceptance guidance, working toward the same UK university application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose York?

Two real universities, a genuinely historic, fully walled city centre, and a location repeatedly recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK.

Is York expensive to live in?

Generally more expensive than many Northern English cities, reflecting strong demand for a small, historic, popular centre. Check current figures directly with your university’s accommodation office.

What is York known for?

Its Roman, Viking and medieval history, York Minster, and being one of the most completely walled cities in England.

How many universities are there in York?

StudyUKToday works with two real universities in York, listed in the “Universities in York” section on this page: the University of York and York St John University.