University of York

The University is deeply embedded in the local community of North Yorkshire. We are a hub for sharing knowledge and enriching lives. Our Centre for Lifelong Learning has been offering high-quality courses and rewarding experiences for over 25 years.

Services

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Student services

We offer a variety of services to our international services, which includes the following:

Immigration Advice ServiceA student orientation programme on arrivalAirport collectionThe International Students' AssociationThe Graduate Students' AssociationInternational student representation within College welfare networksHOST (homestays)York Ambassador's SchemeEnglish language support programmes

The University provides English language and study skills support to international students through the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT). A range of courses is available to help you improve your English and develop the skills needed for successful study.

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Housing services

Our accommodation is a great place to live and study, with a range of rooms and prices all on or close to our compact campus.

We guarantee you a home on or near to campus, whether we're your firm or insurance choice. We have over 1,000 rooms for postgraduate students, with a range of options to suit your budget. You're guaranteed accommodation for each year of your course if you're paying overseas fees.

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Library services

The Library and Archives hold an extensive range of items which support teaching, learning and research. Our collections cover printed, electronic and audiovisual material, digitised collections, rare books and archival resources, all available for you to explore.

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ICT services

Wifi access throughout and easy access to power sockets

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Medical services

The health centre closest to campus is Unity Health, who have information for University of York students explaining what services are available.

The centre is for the treatment of serious injuries or illness that require urgent attention or advice. The reception staff in the Emergency Department will direct people either to the urgent care centre or the accident and emergency team.

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Student Life

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Campus life

Major improvements of the existing Heslington campus include the refurbishment of the JB Morrell Library and the construction of the Berrick Saul and Centre for Immunology and Infection buildings.

Campus East is the name of the University's expansion. The site is consists of 117 hectares of land close to the current campus on the outskirts of York. The development of the site will include academic buildings, college accommodation, sporting facilities and community facilities.

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Sports facilities

York Sport Village boasts a fantastic array of modern facilities, perfect for school sports days, birthday parties, corporate away-days, training and more.
Facilities available:
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• Eight lane 25m competition standard swimming pool

• 18 metre learner pool
• Fully floodlit competition size outdoor 3G football pitch
• Three outdoor floodlit 3G five-a-side pitches
• 1km floodlit traffic-free outdoor Cycle Circuit
• 250m Velodrome
• 2 air conditioned dance studios and 1 dedicated spin studio

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Student clubs

We're one of only a few universities in the UK to have an independent student-led organisation specifically for postgraduates. When you arrive at York as a postgraduate you will automatically become a member.The GSA is led by a team of elected officers who are all York students or recent graduates. They're here to help you make the most of your time at York.