Overview
York St John University (originally established as York Diocesan College) is a public university located on a large urban campus in York, England. It achieved university status in 2006. It is one of several higher education institutions which have religious foundations.
As of 2024, there were 25,000 students, reading a wide variety of subjects, in nine Schools: Art, Design & Computer Science; Education; Health Sciences; Humanities, Religion & Philosophy; Languages & Linguistics; Performance and Media Production; Psychological and Social Sciences; Sport; and York Business School.
107 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type
University Public
Year Founded
2006
Size
Medium
15,000 Students
15,000 Students
Location
York
England
Website
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/
Learning
3,4,5 years
Course Durations Available
TEF Rating
TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
Accepts UCAS
Other Applications Accepted
Institution's own application
For International Students
6.0
Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement:
Required
TOEFL (iBT), PTE Academic, Cambridge Advanced
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
31
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of courses
May
30
Late Application Deadline
Cost and Scholarships
£ 12,750
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Need-based
Merit-based
Scholarships
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Scholarship
| Total Worth | £800 cash for each year of study. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | you must identify as being in the BAME population at registration. You must also show a residual family income of less than £42,000. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
Sanctuary Scholarship
| Total Worth | A full tuition fee waiver £4,000 per year towards the costs of study |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | You are seeking asylum in the UK, or are a dependent or partner of someone seeking asylum. (You must have an active asylum case to apply); OR who have been granted Discretionary / Limited Leave to Remain or some other form of temporary status, |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | You have a conditional or unconditional offer for 2024 entry on an undergraduate or postgraduate course at York St John University. You are currently attending a school, college, community or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application. |
Undergraduate Scholarship
| Total Worth | £1,000 discount in their first year. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | New international students who are successful in gaining offers on a range of undergraduate programmes at our York campus |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Please note this only applies to students entering year one on the below programmes, available for our September 2024 intake. |