About Us

Founded in 1841, York St John University has been teaching people from across the world for 180 years and is now one of the top 20 universities in the UK for student satisfaction. Driven by a commitment to widen access to higher education, the University strives to give students and staff a safe, exciting, inclusive, and inspirational teaching and learning environment. The University has a campus in the centre of York, a York Sports Park and a campus in London. With approximately 10,000 students across both campuses, York St John University offers a range of subjects in arts, humanities, business, science, and health. 

York St John was named top university in the North for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.