If you're already studying at another university, apply to this program and spend time in York as a visiting student. Immerse yourself into full-time supervised study, allowing you to fully integrate into academic and social life on campus and in the city.

We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate visiting students from across the world. You can join us through individual university partnerships, third-party providers, and country-specific government initiatives, as a part of your junior year abroad or as an independent applicant.

Study with us for a semester or full academic year and experience daily life in York, consistently named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK!

University of York Visiting Student Program

This summer program is designed for learners aged 18+. It improves your English language, intercultural competency, and transferable skills through interactive lessons, workshops, and project work. 

Immerse yourself in British culture through a rich schedule of visits and trips in the historic city of York and beyond. Develop your English language and intercultural communication skills. 

In particular, the program particular helps:
- Strengthen your English language skills through a communicative and functional language-based approach. 
- Broaden your cultural horizons and enhance your intercultural competence.
- Develop and demonstrate in-demand and transferable skills for your future career or studies.

Based on the beautiful parkland campus of our Russell Group university and with the option to live within our international community, it's the perfect opportunity to invest in your future.

English Language, British Culture and Intercultural Skills

Our Pre-University Summer School is open to all students aged 16-18 who are considering entering higher education and are ready to get a taste of what it means to study at a top university in the UK. 

With two sessions available between June and August, this two-week summer school is a unique combination of serious academic study and fun-packed social activities—all in an international community based on our beautiful parkland campus in the city of York, regularly named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK. 

Choose from a variety of academic subject options, designed and taught by research and teaching staff from relevant departments at the University. Co-curricular sessions on academic skills, intercultural training, employability, and university preparation introduce the key skills that will support you through university and beyond. Full board accommodation and a rich schedule of cultural visits in York, day trips across the North of England, and daily social activities complete the experience.

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