York

Located in the northern part of England, York is a cathedral city founded by the ancient Romans. It lies at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire. York is one of the UK cities with the best community spirit where you will enjoy a warm welcome when you arrive and be part of great cosmopolitan community.

The city offers plenty of distinctive attractions such as Clifford Tower, National Railroad Museum, the Shambles, Jorvik Viking centre, and a number of historic churches. York is famous for its rich history where some of the worlds’ most popular brands of chocolate were born including Craven’s, Terry’s and Rowntrees. York’s Chocolate Story, located in the heart of York on King's Square, is an entertaining and educational guided tour though the history of York’s most iconic chocolate brands, all while indulging yourself in chocolate to your heart’s content.

Going out shopping in York is a great experience. Parliament Street and the surrounding area outline the central shopping hub in the city where you will find high street stores and cafes. The Coney Street contains some high-end brands, while the Shambles Market is home to a large community of independent traders.

York is safe, vibrant and a student friendly city that has a lot to offer for international students with great nightlife, and a wide array of shops, sport centres, museums, festivals, cultural activities, incredible performing arts scene, restaurants and cafes.

The University of York is a prestigious academic institution and is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in the UK with modern facilities and a stunning campus. It is one of the UK’s top universities in terms of graduate outcomes and employer satisfaction with an impressive employment graduate rate. It is globally recognised for its research and teaching excellence and for preparing students for their long-term career goals and professional lives.