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York, England, United Kingdom
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York St John University is a public university in the centre of York, founded by the Church of England in 1841 as a college for training schoolteachers. Its Anglican heritage continues: the motto Ut Vitam Habeant et Abundantius comes from St John's Gospel, graduation takes place in York Minster, and the university belongs to the Cathedrals Group. It holds Sanctuary status and calls itself the 'University for Social Impact'. In 2024/25 it had 13,857 students and over 1,100 staff.
The main campus covers 11 acres on Lord Mayor's Walk, just outside the city walls and facing York Minster. A 57-acre Sports Park is about a mile away on Haxby Road, and the King's Manor site houses the Law Clinic and Business Clinic. A second campus at East India Dock in London opened in 2018 and teaches mainly postgraduate business, computing and data science degrees.
Teaching is organised in five schools: the School of the Arts, the School of Education, Language and Psychology, the School of Humanities, the School of Health Sciences and York Business School. The London Campus and a Postgraduate Research School sit alongside them. Specialist facilities include a simulated hospital ward, biosciences laboratories, TV studios, art and design studios, and a 170-seat theatre in the Creative Centre.
First-year undergraduates who meet the application deadlines are guaranteed self-catered accommodation within a mile of campus. The Students' Union runs more than 50 sports clubs and societies, many of which compete in BUCS.
In 2024/25, 5,716 students (42%) paid overseas fees. Partner institutions in Singapore, the UAE and Zurich teach York Business School courses. York St John became a university in 2006 and gained research degree awarding powers in 2015. It holds TEF Silver overall, with Gold for student experience (2023).
Undergraduate fees for UK students starting in 2027 are £10,050 per year for full-time study, subject to government approval. International fees are set for each course: for example, BA (Hons) English Literature costs £12,300 per year for 2027 entry. Postgraduate fees also vary by course. MSc International Business, for example, costs £8,800 (UK) and £11,800 (international) for 2026/27, and £9,000 and £12,000 for 2027/28. International students pay a 50% deposit and can pay the balance in 3 instalments. International postgraduate taught students who pay 95% of their fees before enrolment receive a 5% early payment discount.
These scholarships pay £800 cash for each year of study, in instalments in mid-November and mid-February. There are 4 categories: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students with a residual household income below £42,000; estranged students under 25; care leavers under 25; and applicants holding an offer with 4 or more points under the Contextual Offer Scheme. Eligibility is assessed through the student finance application, and students can receive only 1 YSJ Scholars award. Care leaver and estranged scholarship holders can also receive the Find Your Future bursary of £500 a year. Scholarships for home students
Funded by alumni and donors, these scholarships pay £1,000 per academic year to undergraduate and postgraduate students who meet at least 2 criteria. The criteria include a household income under £25,000, caring responsibilities, dependants under 18, being estranged or a care leaver, Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Boater or Showman heritage, a military family background, or a major change in family circumstances. Applications for 2026 close at 9.00am on Monday 2 November 2026. Future Pathways Scholarships
Sanctuary Scholarships cover full tuition fees and pay £4,000 a year towards study costs, with one-to-one support. They are open to people seeking asylum, or with temporary leave as a result of an asylum claim, who hold an offer, cannot access student finance and live within commuting distance. Applications for 2027 open at the end of the year. Sanctuary scholarships
International undergraduates at the York campus receive a £1,000 scholarship in their first year. It does not apply to 1-year top-up degrees. The university accepts US federal loans, Norwegian state loans, German DAAD funding and government sponsorship. Postgraduate applicants may also apply for Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships. International funding and scholarships
Graduates of York St John or a partner college from 2019 onwards receive 50% (first), 35% (2:1) or 20% (2:2) off postgraduate fees for 2026/27. Master's graduates receive 50% (Distinction) or 35% (Merit) off research degree fees. All other alumni receive 10% off. Pre-registration health MSc courses, PGCE courses, the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and short courses are excluded. Scholarships for alumni
Funded studentships are offered from time to time. For example, three fee scholarships for a part-time PhD by Published or Creative Work in Creative Writing and Literature close on 2 November 2026 and start on 1 February 2027. Applicants with international fee status pay the difference between home and international fees. Postgraduate research scholarships
For funding advice, contact [email protected] or call +44 (0)1904 876 939.
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View scholarships for York St John University →Full-time undergraduate applications go through UCAS. The institution code is Y75 (YSJ). Applicants who already have their qualifications may apply directly using a record of prior acceptance. This route is not available for professional courses that need DBS and medical checks, such as Primary Education or Physiotherapy. All undergraduate offers use the UCAS Tariff, and T Levels are accepted. Typical offers vary by course. BA (Hons) English Literature, for example, asks for 104 UCAS Tariff points and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language. All applicants need GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C) or above. Foundation years are available on many degrees for applicants who do not yet meet the entry requirements.
The Contextual Offer Scheme gives points for living in a deprived area (IMD), being over 21, being first in the family to go to university, disability, time in care, coming from a UK Armed Forces family, and free school meals. Applicants with 3 points receive a reduced offer of 88 UCAS points (with at least 80 points predicted). Applicants with 4 or more points receive an unconditional offer (with at least 96 points predicted). Art and Design, Biosciences, Journalism, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Primary Education and Psychology have their own criteria. Health courses require an interview plus an Enhanced DBS and medical check, Art and Design applicants attend a portfolio review, and Journalism applicants are interviewed. Foundation years are not included in the scheme. There is also a Mature Entry Offer Scheme for applicants who have been out of education for 3 years or more, and an offer scheme for former military personnel.
International students can apply directly through the online application portal, through UCAS, or through a York St John country or regional office or agent. Academic requirements are set for each country's qualifications. For September 2026 entry, the direct application deadline is 10 July 2026, the deposit deadline is 26 July 2026 and the CAS application deadline is 2 August 2026. Welcome Week starts on 21 September 2026 and teaching on 28 September 2026. Applicants need a personal statement, certificates and transcripts, proof of English, signed academic references, a passport copy and a CV.
An online pre-sessional English programme runs for 10 weeks (IELTS 5.0 overall, no skill below 4.5) or 5 weeks (IELTS 5.5, no skill below 5.0) for students joining courses that require IELTS 6.0.
Postgraduate applicants apply directly to the university using the online form on each course page. They need qualification details, a personal statement and usually 1 academic reference. Teacher training, pre-registration Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Counselling and some MA courses need 2 references. Entry requirements vary by course. MSc International Business, for example, requires a 2:2 honours degree. Some courses require an interview or portfolio, and applicants usually receive a decision within 6 weeks.
Research students start on 1 October, 1 February or 1 June, and professional doctorate students on 1 January. Application deadlines are 30 June (UK) and 30 May (international) for October entry, 30 November and 31 October for February entry, and 31 March and 20 February for June entry. Applicants must find a supervisor and submit a research proposal of 1,500 words, along with 2 signed academic references dated within the last 12 months.
Most international students must pay a deposit of 50% of first-year tuition before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is issued. Offer holders register with Enroly CAS Shield for onboarding. Students on a Student Visa must study full time, and some courses require ATAS clearance.
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