University of York

Fast Facts and Figures about the University
(York, England, UK)

Here are some useful facts and figures about the University of York.

• York University Established / Founded: 1963 with just 200 students
• Locations and Campus: Heslington, on the outskirts of York
• Area: the county of Yorkshire
• Number of Colleges at York University: 8 colleges, including Alcuin, Derwent, Goodricke, Halifax, James, Langwith, Vanbrugh and Wentworth
• Notable University Departments: more than 30 departments covering Arts, Science, Engineering, and Social Science
• Enrollment: over 10,000 students including more than 1,500 overseas students
• Number of Staff at York University: over 3,000
• Start Date: autumn term - October to December, spring term - January to March, summer term - April to June
• Attendance at York University: full-time - approximately 9,700 / part-time - approximately 1,800
• York University Societies and Clubs: nearly 100 societies including history, art, ballet, astronomy, bridge, comedy, opera and numerous sports facilities and clubs, with over 40 acres / 16 hectares of playing fields