York St John University

Next open day: Saturday 17 October

An experience like no other. Begin your journey with us.

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Overview

At York St John University, we have been changing lives through education since 1841. We offer a range of inspiring undergraduate and postgraduate courses, many of which include placement and study abroad opportunities. You can learn in a welcoming and supportive environment and become part of a close-knit community. Our careers team offer tailored advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.

Silver overall for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating with a Gold award for Student Experience and a Silver for Student Outcomes (TEF 2023).
York has been names the most popular city in the UK (YouGov 2026).
York St John University students responded with an overall positivity score of 85.4% (National Student Survey 2026).

Come and visit us. Open Days are your chance to experience our welcoming atmosphere here at YSJ.

Campus and Facilities

Our campus is close to the centre of York, a city with great culture and history. Investing in our campus means we are always improving our specialist facilities and building new spaces for you. We have recently built new specialist facilities and added new courses in our Health Sciences School.

These include:

Radiography suites, X-ray machine and MRI scanners
Midwifery suites and state of the art facilities
Nursing and Paramedic facilities

These are now being used to train students across our health courses.

With a strong campus community ethos, the Students' Union (SU) is a great place to relax with friends and attend various social events throughout the year. The SU is home to a bar, coffee shop, and the Students’ Union team offices. With over 60 sports and societies to get involved with, you'll find something to join in with whatever your interests.

We have places across campus for you to get food and drinks, keeping you fuelled for your studies. Fountains Learning Centre, our 24/7 access library and resource facility, is split over 3 floors and has dedicated teams to provide you with a range of IT and study support. We have spaces on campus for worship, reflection, and meditation. These include The Chapel, Contemplation Room, Muslim Prayer Room, and a Quiet Room. We welcome all members of the University in our sacred spaces.

Just over a mile from our main campus you will find our York St John University Sports Park. With an indoor Sports Centre and 57-acres of outside space, it's a unique facility available to our students and the wider community.

Our Sports Park includes: