📚York St John University

York, UK

A community-oriented university in the heart of historic York.

About York St John University

York St John University sits in York city centre, North Yorkshire, and is best known for business management, computer science, psychology, education, and creative media. It's a compact, community-oriented university rather than a sprawling campus, with international tuition typically in the £14,000-£16,000 range. The setting suits students who want the character of a famous historic city without the scale or cost of a major metropolis.

Why students choose it

  • Solid, practical degrees in business, computer science, psychology and education
  • A compact city-centre campus within one of England's most historic cities
  • Moderate international tuition, typically £14,000-£16,000 a year

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£20,000–£28,000/yr

mid tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, York

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or York St John University's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Business Management

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Creative Media

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Portfolio / audition

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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York St John University FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to York St John University as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into York St John University?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, York St John University expects around BBB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for York St John University's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on York St John University's own admissions page before applying.

How much does York St John University cost for international students?

International tuition at York St John University typically falls in the £20,000–£28,000/yr range (mid tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not York St John University's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for York St John University?

York St John University follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on York St John University's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for York St John University?

UK universities, including York St John University, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is York St John University known for?

A community-oriented university in the heart of historic York. York St John University sits in York city centre, North Yorkshire, and is best known for business management, computer science, psychology, education, and creative media. It's a compact, community-oriented university rather than a sprawling campus, with international tuition typically in the £14,000-£16,000 range. The setting suits students who want the character of a famous historic city without the scale or cost of a major metropolis.

Can I apply to York St John University with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — York St John University accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against York St John University and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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