The University of York is a world-renowned, collegiate research university located in the historic city of York in North Yorkshire, England. Established by Royal Charter in 1963, York quickly rose to become a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. The university is celebrated internationally for its unique collegiate model—where every student belongs to one of its 11 vibrant residential colleges—and for its parkland campuses spanning over 500 acres across Campus West and Campus East, centered around one of Europe's largest artificial campus lakes. York's research excellence is reflected in its joint 10th national standing in the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) for research impact, with world-leading departments in Computer Science and Software Systems, Health Economics (housing the globally influential Centre for Health Economics), Archaeology, English Literature, Biological Sciences, and the pioneering Hull York Medical School (HYMS). With more than 22,000 students from 150 nations, a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, and a campus culture famous for its waterfowl and the beloved memorial to "Long Boi", the University of York delivers a transformative educational and research experience.

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