University of York

The University of York is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most prestigious universities. More than 300 years since its first petition the university was finally opened with 216 undergraduates welcomed in its first year. It has prospered and now admits over 14,000 students each year. It has been widely recognised as a world-class university which strives to achieve excellence for all, having obtained a position in the Top 50 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2019.
York University at sunset

It is the Alma-mater for fifteen members of parliament, five members of the House of Lords and even author Anthony Horowitz who is famed for his creation of the Alex Rider novel series.

The university’s future goals also include providing a home for some of the best research in the world and in recent years they’ve seen a 35% growth on their research income. It also provides opportunities for online degrees for added flexibility to those who have to tailor study around a hectic personal life. They also offer 300 courses for professional development on a diverse range of topics.

But life at this university is not just about studying, it’s also about community and how the student lifestyle can provide sociable skills that will become invaluable for your future. There are over 200 student societies to choose from, such as academic groups like astronomy and Shakespeare to more light-hearted groups like Murder Mystery and Quidditchm and the best thing is that in Homes for Students we offer student halls very close to the main points of entertainment!

York St John

The second of our two main universities is York St John University, very close to Homes for Students student accommodation.
students revising

York St John University remained at York college status from its construction in 1841 until 2006, when it finally gained university status. Originally created for men only, a second college was created in 1846 for women but consequently relocated to Ripon in 1862. It wasn’t until 1974, both colleges merged and began working under the University of Leeds status in 1990 before finally receiving the right to award its own degrees in 2006.

York St John has fast become a popular choice for studying, with 97% of students succeeding in progressing further study or work six months after graduation.

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