Study at University of York UK

Oct. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- The University of York  was founded in 1963 with only 200 students. Today the University boasts over 12,000 students enrolled at over 30 academic departments and research centers. The University facilitates world class research and enjoys a reputation for excellence in teaching. The University has strong commitment to student support in academic progress, accommodation and equality and diversity. The student scene is vibrant with many opportunities for a wide range of activities.

The University is popular among Indian students, and has a long history of welcoming students from India. The University of York is in the process of developing links with the Indian Institute of Science, supported by funding through the UKIERI program, focusing on nano-materials and Computer Science.

York is a vibrant city of contrasts, which has become a centre of attraction for both tourists and students with its exquisite architecture and contemporary cafes. York’s leisure attractions, which include museums, pubs, cafes and restaurants, inspired people to vote for York as the European Tourism City of the Year in 2007. . York is designated as a ‘Science City’ and York Science Park, based at the university is a key player in York’s development of science.

The University of York, with its outstanding performance in physical sciences, social sciences, life sciences and humanities, is ranked 81st in the world. It is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) ranked 12 of York’s academicdepartments as top ten in the UK. It has also been rated 8th out of 159 higher education Institutions in UK for research This certifies the quality and depth of York’s research activities.

The University takes pride in its eight Colleges, each with its own distinctive identity and facilities. Students stay in College during their first year at York and remain a significant part of the College community during their remaining years.

Students may find they have various personal, social and administrative problems while moving to a new country. The ISA helps students to overcome these issues and offers them an opportunity to meet students from all over the world.

On campus social facilities include a wide choice of cafes and restaurants, a supermarket including Halal food and a bookshop.

The University offers a fully-equipped sports center, which facilitates relaxation and paves way for various levels of physical activity. It promotes competitive sports and also ensures general health and wellbeing.

Students are provided with dedicated prayer facilities at the University in Wentworth College. In addition, the York mosque is just a 10-minute walk from the University.

Source: www.york.ac.uk

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