Get to know us
Choosing where to study is a big decision. Your university is the place where you'll begin a life-changing journey.
The best way to get to know us better is to come and meet us. We love sharing our knowledge about York and we're sure you'll go away feeling excited about joining us.
Sign up for updates
Visiting York is the best way to get to know us and to find out if York is for you. Be the first to know when new on-campus events are announced by signing up for email updates.
International students
Meet us in your country or chat online with our international support team. Take the chance to ask questions about what its really like to study here and in the UK, and get insights in our campus and city life.
Chat to our students
Find out what it's like to live and study at York from the people who know it best.
York Virtual Visit
Explore York from the comfort of your own home with our virtual Open Day experience.
Watch videos, 360s and take a tour of our campus and the city. Find out what makes York unique!
Get a head start on your studies
Our free massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a fantastic way to start preparing for university study. Designed by our academics, they include videos, quizzes and discussions that provide an insight into our exciting subject areas.
With tutor-led and self-guided options available, you can sign up whenever it suits you. Completing these courses looks great on a personal statement to boost your UCAS application.
The course was full to the brim with information to make the transition to university much smoother and less daunting. I absolutely love the interactive nature and informative videos throughout, which definitely gave it a community-like feel. I can’t recommend it enough! Thank you so much!
Amy, Next Steps to University, 2021
With the team's guidance, we visited the campus and absolutely loved it. It is such an attractive campus and the sports facilities were amazing. As a result my son has now decided to select it as his first choice for next year.
Parent / supporter