Perfectly placed halfway between London and Edinburgh and with the glorious Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, and Wolds right on the doorstep, York is unlike any other English city. Ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops, accommodations, and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring monthly festivals. The University of York is its own beautiful “bubble” on 500 acres of parkland for students from all over the globe. Particularly strong in English/World Literature and Philosophy, studying at the University of York is a wonderful opportunity for students who wish to grow as academics and pursue a more independent learning style. The University of York also has the largest Art History faculty in the UK! It also has an extremely active Student Union and offers over 200 student societies (organizations). There is truly something for everyone, both in town and on campus!
Spring 2025 is known as "Semester 2."
Arrival Day: 2 February 2025
Orientation: 3 February 2025 - 7 February 2025
Classes Start: 10 February 2025
Classes End: 9 May 2025
Revision Week: 12 May 2025 - 16 May 2025
Final Exams: 19 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
All study abroad students must plan to stay until the end of the exam period, as they cannot arrange to take exams at a time other than the one assigned for the class. See the Student Contract for the policy.
Students may view York term dates directly on their site: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/studying/semesters/
West side of the University of York campus
We highly recommend that you fly into Manchester Airport (which will likely involve a layover) since it has the easiest onward connection to York. The University offers a collection service from Manchester Airport to campus. Find more info about transportation here.
With a population of around 200,000, York is one of the UK’s best-connected and most student-friendly cities. It’s easy to get a train to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. Filled with iconic medieval streets (The Shambles was the inspiration for Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley), York truly has that “study abroad look.” You won’t find yourself comparing York to any American city, that’s for sure! York is also known for its nightlife and independent venues. You’ll hear music in the streets at all hours, and you won’t be hard-pressed to find a great restaurant or cozy pub to enjoy in your downtime. There are also 30 world-class museums to explore, along with the famous York Minster Anglican Cathedral.