New York University

York University was founded in 1963, and developed into one of the most successful and popular universities in Britain in a short time. However, the history of the school can be traced back to 700 years ago. In 1960s, it was listed as a new generation of universities alongside Warwick University and University College London, and became a strong competitor of Cambridge and Oxford. The quality of teaching and scientific research in the school enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad.

Number of students:

York University was founded in 1963, and its excellent scientific research level and teaching level make it one of the most popular universities in Britain. The school has 8800 full-time students, including 2000 graduate students. There are 300 international students 1, and more than 400 graduate students. This university has 7 colleges and more than 30 departments.

York University currently has more than 1 10,000 students, including more than10.4 million international students from more than 90 countries around the world, and the number is increasing every year. The proportion of international students in the total number of students is quite large? It was about 14% in 2002/2003 and about 15.2% in 2004.

School profile:

First-class research level and teaching ability. York University has 24 departments offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the arts, natural sciences and social sciences. Its academic research level and teaching ability have been among the top ten universities in Britain, and it is one of the most popular universities in Britain. York's teaching and scientific research level is outstanding. Among the 23 departments participating in the evaluation of teaching quality, 20 departments were rated as excellent, while in the evaluation of scientific research level, 18 department got a high score of 5 or 5*. All majors at York University accept international students. International students are particularly interested in biology and biochemistry, computer science, economics, educational research, electronics, English, history, language and linguistics, music, politics, social policy, philosophy, political economy, psychology and women's studies.

Evaluation grade:

Times rating in 2004: 7th in the total score;

Times rating in 2003: the eighth in the total score;

Times rating in 2000: total rating10;

Rating of Financial Times in 2000:No. 14 (No.1999 1 1);

1999 Times rating: total score12;

1999 Sunday Times Rating: 6th.

Rich teaching resources:

The Central Library has nearly 500,000 books and 2,700 periodicals. The main library of the school can meet the information query needs of students. There are more than 1000 computers on campus, and computer equipment is open 24 hours a day, including e-mail and Internet. Students can process files, make and apply database and spreadsheet files, send and receive emails, and log on to the Internet. English Foreign Language Teaching Group provides a series of pre-class and mid-term English tutoring courses to provide English training for international students.

When entering the school, students can attend the orientation course for freshmen in order to better adapt to campus life. The school appoints tutors for all international students to be responsible for their study progress during their stay at York University. Tutors are also part of the welfare network, aiming to provide students with the greatest help. During the study period, the university's employment service center provides students with temporary or part-time recruitment information inside and outside the school.

Special services:

The Office of Foreign Students is the main department in charge of foreign student affairs, providing a wide range of consulting services. The Foreign Students Association also provides help and guidance for foreign students.

Welfare services:

Welfare services are provided by the supervision department of colleges and universities, and each student is assigned to a designated faculty member, who is responsible for his personal welfare and academic affairs.

Foreign language and preparatory study

While maintaining the tradition of high-quality teaching ([Daily Telegraph] even ranked York ahead of Oxford and second only to Cambridge in the comprehensive evaluation of 1998), the school has also reformed more and more subjects to make them more flexible and practical. Students in York often say: Oxford and Cambridge are nothing. In England, mention it? York University? People will certainly pay tribute to this effort? Academic myth? Institutions of higher education.

Professional introduction:

York University has 24 departments with a wide range of courses, including liberal arts, science and social sciences. York University is excellent in teaching, research and evaluation.

York University has a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science and information technology, economics, education, electronic engineering, English and literature, environmental science, health science, history, art history, language and language science, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, politics, political economy and philosophy, psychology, social policy, sociology and so on.

Learning opportunities:

The following departments of our school recruit undergraduates and postgraduates: biochemistry department, biology department, environmental science department, health science department, health research department, physics department and psychology department.

A variety of options:

The science department offers a wide range of courses and various research opportunities, covering all aspects of different disciplines. For example, archaeology, biology and biochemistry, chemistry, communication, computer science, economics and related research, educational research,18th century research, electronics, English and related literature, environment, health science and medical evaluation, health research, history, art history, language science, management, mathematics, medieval research, modern research, music, philosophy, physics.

The Institute and Special course center offer various special courses.

Recommended majors-computer, electrical and electronic engineering, biology and biochemistry, architecture, statistics.

York University also offers some special English courses for international students:

York University offers pre-semester English training courses (including six-month basic courses from April to September) and short-term training courses during the academic year. Everyone is here to learn a language? This major will provide counseling for many modern foreign languages.

1) holiday intensive course: English preparatory course for half a year (April to September);

2) Intensive professional English classes in August and September;

3) Oral English during the Christmas holiday (1 month);

4) Debate writing and research suggestion writing courses every weekend;

5) Summer English courses in July and August;

Popular courses:

The teaching ability and research level of York University are world-class, which is also highlighted in some of its advantageous majors and characteristic courses.

The major advantages of York University are mainly computers; Education; Music; Sociology; English education; Architecture, etc.

Among all the departments of York University, the departments that have achieved excellent results are computer science, electronic English, history, art history, language and phonetics, mathematics, music, social policy and sociology. However, some departments that do not participate in teaching evaluation are among the best in scientific research evaluation, such as biology, economy, politics, physics and psychology.

For international students, they are particularly interested in biology and biochemistry, computer science, economics, educational research, electronics, English, history, language and linguistics, music, politics, social policy, philosophy, political economy, psychology and women's studies.

Study and living expenses:

Schools usually require students to pay all tuition fees before the start of each year's course. However, installment payment is also accepted in some cases. Studying at York University can save tuition fees. Our school offers a bachelor's degree course for three years (not four years). Studying at York University can also save accommodation, and the school guarantees that unmarried international students can always rent the student apartment of the school during their school days.

Tuition and living expenses:

Most courses cost 8430/ year (full-time); 4265438 +05 (part-time)

For some courses, such as biology, chemistry, computer science, electronics, physics and psychology, as well as master's courses in all religious education, the cost is slightly higher, which is ~ 1 1, 130/ year (full-time); 5,565/year (part-time)

Living expenses: at least 8800/ year.

Basic accommodation:

There are dormitories inside and outside the campus. The dormitory has complete appliances, including kitchen, living room and bathroom. The off-campus dormitory is only ten minutes away from the school. The campus can provide accommodation for more than half of the students, 65% of whom live in the teaching building; And can guarantee the accommodation of all freshmen and international students. Accommodation can also be provided during holidays. Accommodation is cheaper than most universities in Britain, and there are many choices. College accommodation (about 650 people): student apartment, self-cooking, all-inclusive accommodation for three meals; Other accommodation modes (about 7 1 residence): Catherine House, Constantine House, Vorm Gate, etc. Family accommodation-accommodation can be provided for the whole family-but the location is not guaranteed.

The university provides accommodation on campus or near campus for all overseas students during the whole study period. Accommodation types are divided into independent dormitory and single-sex building. For single full-time international students, the school guarantees to provide accommodation for them during their studies at school. )

University Accommodation (2003/2004): Undergraduate students average 59 pounds per week, and graduate students average 69.7 pounds per week.

For undergraduates, the annual accommodation fee is about1010.16-16/3.85. For graduate students, the annual accommodation fee is about 2 122.80-30 19.50. (Of course, these expenses do not include heaters, lighting, electricity, books, clothes, entertainment, transportation and other miscellaneous expenses. )

Admission requirements:

York University enrolls students from different academic backgrounds.

Graduate students:

Bachelor degree, major in related field; IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 550 or above. Some majors should refer to the requirements of the department.

Undergraduate students:

1), graduated from top high school or equivalent, with excellent academic performance and a convincing recommendation letter;

2) Successfully completed the approved basic courses with excellent results;

3) IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 or above; Foreign students who have completed the advanced level courses of the British General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or internationally recognized pre-university courses and achieved excellent results have priority over other foreign students without these or similar qualifications;

Postgraduate entrance:

4) A convincing recommendation letter from outstanding university graduates with excellent grades;

5) IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 or above;

6) Some courses require work experience; If necessary, the applicant will take a telephone test or interview in China;

English requirements: IELTS minimum score: 6.0; Minimum TOEFL score: 550/ paper, 2 13/ computer paper.

Information to be provided in the application: report card/degree certificate, recommendation letter, financial guarantee, and English proficiency certificate.

Whether to offer scholarships:

Our school offers scholarships to students, ranging from 1/6 to 1/3 of the tuition fee, with the maximum amount equivalent to 1/3 of the tuition fee.

Nearly 40 kinds of scholarships have been established, as well as scholarships for international students.

Recently, York University adopted the White Rose Scholarship.