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
The University of York exists as a University for Public Good. York’s founding values of excellence, equality, and opportunity for all are as true today as they were when they first opened their doors in 1963.
Today the University of York is home to more than 20,000 students from over 150 different countries. The diverse student community fosters a sense of belonging and in times of uncertainty and global unrest, the achievements of staff and students continue to have a positive impact on local, national, and global scales.
Why study at the University of York?
The University of York is one of only four UK universities (alongside Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial) to have achieved a Gold for teaching and Top 10 research award.
As a University for public good, environmental sustainability is one of York’s core principles, with sustainable thinking embedded 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.
Read more about Chevening Scholar Kemesha’s experience of studying at York.
Campus life
York is a campus university, offering an inclusive and supportive community. The campus is set within 500 acres of beautiful green space that’s 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. Just two hours away from London by train, it’s regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK.
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.
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
- Archaeology
- English and Related Literature
- History
- History of Art (excluding MA Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management)
- Language and Linguistic Science
- Philosophy
- School of Arts and Creative Technologies
Masters degrees from the Faculty of Sciences
- Department of Biology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Environment and Geography (excluding MSc Sustainable Business, Environment and Society – dual degree)
- Department of Health Sciences (MSc Health Research and MPH Public Health only)
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Psychology
- School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
Masters degrees from the Faculty of Social Sciences
- School for Business and Society
- Centre for Applied Human Rights
- Department of Economics and Related Studies
- Department of Education
- Department of Politics and International Relations (excluding MA Public Policy – Mundus MAPP)
- Department of Sociology
- Centre for Women’s Studies
- York Law School (excluding LLB Law – Senior Status and LLM Law – Juris Doctor)