Life in York

As a medical student at York, you will learn in the newly refurbished Hull York Medical School Building.

Reopened following the refurbishment in 2020, the £5.8 million investment in our facilities includes a new problem based learning suite and collaborative learning space, and provision of new clinical skills spaces nearby in the Seebohm Rowntree Building – the combination of which has transformed the School’s facilities at the University of York.

Students at York become a member of one of the University of York’s colleges on campus, each with its own unique personality, social calendar and support networks.

The University is centred on 500 acres of landscaped campus and divided into two areas, East and West, with a frequent bus service to the city centre. On campus you’ll find bars, shops, theatres, concert halls and first class sports facilities which include a swimming pool and health centre.

York is steeped in history – walk along the top of medieval city walls, visit the magnificent York Minster or discover the Viking-Age city of Jorvik. Wander the cobbled streets of York for shops offer a mix of designer labels, high street names and independent boutiques.

York offers a vibrant choice of restaurants, real-ale pubs, tea rooms, cafes, markets, bars and clubs.

The city is a haven for art lovers, film buffs and theatre fanatics with plenty of options to soak up culture, including art galleries, street performances, theatres, exhibitions and live music venues.

At York you have two national parks on your doorstep - the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. The city is only an hour from the stunning coastline and the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough, and a short train ride to Leeds (20 minutes), Manchester (1.5 hours) London (2 hours) and Edinburgh (2.5 hours).