📖 Introduction

The University of York is a high-performing Russell Group university where enquiring minds, inspiring lecturers and world-class researchers thrive. The University provides exceptional learning experiences that stay with its students for the rest of their lives, enabling them to flourish within and beyond their studies.

Since its foundation in 1963, York’s focus on academic excellence has resulted in a strong reputation across the globe. The University's founding values of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, anchored by the highest academic standards, are as true today as they were when the University of York opened its doors. University of York started out with just over 230 students and are now home to more than 18,000 students from over 150 countries.

🏫 About University of York

The University of York works collaboratively in partnership with institutions across the world to develop life-saving discoveries and new technologies that tackle some of the most pressing global challenges. The 30+ academic departments undertake groundbreaking research that underpins the institution's inspiring teaching and challenges students to dream big, think critically and change the world.

Located within walking distance of York city centre, the safe and beautiful campus is home to ten colleges and most departments. The University also have departments located in the city centre at the historic King's Manor, and they are investing in the sustainable development of the whole campus. All York students become members of the college system, which provides an inclusive and a valuable sense of community on campus alongside the cultural offerings of the thriving city of York.

Anchored by the highest academic standards, York's founding principles of equality and opportunity for all place the importance of widening access to higher education at the heart of what the institution do. The University delivers regular talks and hands-on activities in schools and colleges across the region, plus on-campus events that enthuse talented young people from all backgrounds about higher education. University of York stay true to this ethos by offering continued support for the diverse community that they welcome on campus. This culture of inclusivity provides a safe place for refugees, asylum seekers and other people who have been forced to migrate.

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Programs

  • Biology - Middlesbrough Teaching School Alliance, PGCE
    22,250 GBP / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • English, PGCE
    22,250 GBP / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Geography, PGCE
    22,250 GBP / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • Health Economics for Health Care Professionals, PGCE (Distance Learning)
    8,930 GBP / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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  • History, PGCE
    22,250 GBP / Year
    Start Date: Sep 2025
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    🏠 Accommodation

    📍 University of York// Halifax

    Accomodation Details:

    York’s largest college, Halifax sits on the edge of Heslington village, with a variety of self-catered houses, flats and family accommodation set around leafy courtyards, surrounded by green space.

    Halifax has two large common rooms, an on-site shop, cash point and a free shuttle bus running regularly to the centre of Campus West if you don’t fancy the 10-minute walk. It also has a small amount of resident parking.

    Room Type Room Price Notes
    SINGLE 99.00 RMB Single Room- £99/per week. 40 weeks (undergraduate)- £3,960. 50 weeks (postgraduate)- £4,950.
    How easy to get?
    • The accommodation on campus is not guaranteed and on a first come first service. We advise you to choose accommodation off campus, or to choose another university with accommodation.
    How to book on campus accommodation:
    • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
    Living Off Campus:
    • A large number of students in China will choose to stay in private accommodation off campus.

    If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. You can also to choose accommodation off campus, we have an article about that here.

    📬 Admissions Process

    3 Steps to Apply to a University

    Application step 1

    Application step 2

    Application step 3

    Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

    Required Documents:

    • Passport
    • Graduation certificate
    • Passport size photo

    Preparing documents:

    You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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    Application process:

    Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

    The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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    Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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