University of York International Pathway College

About us

Location York, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 18000 Establishment University
Founded In 1963 Estimated Cost of Living 9207 GBP
Address University of York

We are a high-performing Russell Group university where enquiring minds, inspiring lecturers and world-class researchers thrive. We provide exceptional learning experiences that stay with our students for the rest of their lives, enabling them to flourish within and beyond their studies.

Since our foundation in 1963, York’s focus on academic excellence has resulted in a strong reputation across the globe. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 we were ranked in the Top 50 in the world for Arts and Humanities and in the top 100 for Social Sciences.

Our 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. We started out with just over 230 students and are now home to more than 18,000 students from over 150 countries.

Why?

We provide opportunities and experiences for our students to enhance their personal and professional development, helping to meet the needs of global employers.

  • 94 per cent of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating.
  • More than 13 per cent of our students engage in international mobility programmes - one of the highest participation rates in the Russell Group - which includes a huge range of study/work/volunteer abroad opportunities for students to gain international experiences through Global You.
  • Through our innovative employability programme York Futures, we are committed to supporting our students’ career aspirations and ambitions and helping to meet the needs of global employers.
  • Our current students are helped to identify their strengths through the York Strengths programme, taking charge of their futures and developing skills valued by employers.
  • The Careers and Placements Annual Report for 2018 and our Employability Strategy explain our approach.
  • We foster collaborative and respectful relationships with our students through extensive student participation and strong student unions, University of York Students' Union (YUSU) and Graduate Students' Association (GSA).