The University of York

A member of the elite Russell Group of universities, York is a dynamic, research-intensive university committed to the development of life-saving discoveries and new technologies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges.

About York

We exist as a University for Public Good. Our founding values of excellence, equality and opportunity for all are as true today as they were when we first opened our doors in 1963.

Today we’re home to more than 20,000 students from over 150 different countries. Our diverse community fosters a sense of belonging and in times of uncertainty and global unrest, the achievements of our staff and students continue to inspire us and have a positive impact on local, national and global scales.

Why come to York?

We’re one of only four UK universities (alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) to have achieved:

  • Gold for teaching (2023 Teaching Excellence Framework – TEF) alongside 
  • Top 10 research (Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of the Research Excellence Framework – REF 2021).

As a University for public good, we continue to consider the ways our actions can affect positive and lasting change.  For example, environmental sustainability is one of our core principles and we’re embedding sustainable thinking across all areas of the University. 

There is so much more for me to do in York… I have already fallen in love with this quiet town of rich history.

Kemesha Kelly, University of York graduate

 

Read more about Chevening Scholar Kemesha’s experience of studying at York.

Our campus 

York is a campus university, offering an inclusive and supportive community.  The campus is set within 500 acres of beautiful green space and within walking distance of the city centre.  All York students are guaranteed single dorm accommodation on or close to campus, so you will never be far from your department or the range of study and social spaces.   

York itself is a thriving, safe and friendly city in the north of England, renowned for its rich history and heritage, and regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK. We are two hours by train from London. 

York and Chevening

York has hosted Chevening Scholars since the founding of the scheme in 1983. The most popular subjects for Chevening Scholars at York have been: Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Women’s Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Policy, Economics and Health Economics. 

York has a proud history of welcoming excellent international scholars to study with us and the perspectives, ideas, creativity and experience they bring enriches our community. We already know that Chevening Scholars are of the highest calibre and we look forward to supporting more of these outstanding students to come to York and study with us.

Gwion Sims, Deputy Director International

 

Who do the University of York support?

The University of York welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries in almost any subject (courses in the Hull York Medical School are excluded). 

The University of York is also co-funding ten additional Chevening Awards per year. The majority of our masters programmes are eligible for candidate applications (see list below). 

All applicants who wish to be considered for one of these ten extra awards at York are encouraged to select the university as their first preference within their Chevening application.

Masters degrees from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Masters degrees from the Faculty of Sciences

Masters degrees from the Faculty of Social Sciences

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