York St John University for International Students: Campuses and Entry
TL;DR: York St John University is a UK university with a main campus in the city of York and a campus in East London focused on postgraduate and top-up study. International students usually choose York for a wider range of bachelor's and master's degrees, and London for business, computing, healthcare management, MBA and top-up degrees. Fees are set per course, and a tuition deposit comes before your CAS.
Choosing York St John University starts with one decision: York or London. The campuses teach different courses in different ways, so your choice shapes your entry route and study style. This guide covers each campus, the entry rules and the path from offer to visa. Check your eligibility with Prosper before you shortlist a course.
Is York St John University a good choice for international students?
York St John University suits students who want a clear choice between the historic city of York and a London base. In the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, York St John received Silver overall, Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes.
Prosper can apply to York St John University for you, at both the York and London campuses.
York St John University London and York campuses
The main campus is on Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX. York St John University London sits on the 6th floor of the Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent, next to East India DLR station in Tower Hamlets.
| Campus | What it teaches for international students | Study style | Fee level |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | Bachelor's degrees across business, computing, law, health and the arts; master's such as International Business MSc and Project Management MSc | Full campus; some master's add a two-year placement route | Set per course; confirmed in your offer |
| London | Business and computing top-up degrees; MBA; Public Health MSc; Global Healthcare Management MSc; International Project Management MSc; Digital Marketing MSc; Hospitality Management and Tourism MSc | Postgraduate-focused city campus; blended, flipped learning on the Digital Marketing MSc | Set per course; confirmed in your offer |
Diploma or HND holders can read our guide to the top-up degree in the UK. Graduates aiming at management can compare the London MBA with an MBA in the UK for international students and MSc Management in the UK.
York St John University fees
York St John publishes each international fee on the course page, and your offer letter fixes the figure for your intake. Always read the fee for the year you will start, not an older brochure. For budgeting beyond tuition, see our guide to UK tuition fees for international students.
The admissions policy for 2026/7 entry says international applicants may need to pay a deposit, and the fee pages place it before the CAS.
York St John University entry requirements
Postgraduate. The programme specifications for the York International Business MSc and Project Management MSc, and for the London Digital Marketing MSc, ask for a bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above, or current or recent relevant work experience from the last two years.
Undergraduate. On UCAS, the International Business BA (Hons) at York asks for 104 UCAS Tariff points. York St John assesses overseas qualifications against UK equivalents using UK ENIC (formerly UK NARIC) and the UCAS international qualifications guide.
English. The London campus page asks for IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent.
York St John University scholarships
The university's international funding page describes a York St John International Scholarship of up to £1,000, for fee-paying international students at the York campus, awarded after an offer through a short task and deducted from first-year fees. It also lists a 10% alumni fee reduction for York St John undergraduates who continue to a taught master's. Confirm current terms before you count on either.
York St John University intakes
The programme specifications list September and February starts for several taught master's, with September as the main intake. Intake availability changes between cycles and courses, so Prosper checks the current start dates for your course before you apply.
How Prosper applies to York St John University
York St John's international section lists three routes: apply direct, apply through UCAS, or apply through a country or region office. Prosper prepares your documents, checks them against the course requirements and submits the application for you. For undergraduate study, see our UCAS application guide; for master's, our list of documents required for a master's in the UK.
After an offer, you meet any conditions (see conditional vs unconditional offers), pay the deposit and receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The university's admissions policy notes that some courses require an interview, which overseas applicants may take online. You then apply for the UK Student visa.
The Graduate visa falls to 18 months for applications from January 2027; see how to apply for the UK Graduate visa.
Applying from Sri Lanka
- Qualifications. York St John compares A/L results and Sri Lankan degrees with UK standards. A UK ENIC statement of comparability can help when your degree title is unusual.
- TB test. A UK visa of more than six months needs a TB test certificate from the Home Office approved clinic, IOM Colombo. See our IOM Colombo TB screening guide.
- Biometrics. After you apply online, you give biometrics and submit documents at VFS Global in Colombo.
- Graduate route. See our note on the UK Graduate route at 18 months.
FAQ
Does York St John University have a London campus?
Yes. York St John University London is in the Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent, East India, London E14 2BA. It teaches postgraduate business, computing and healthcare courses, the MBA and top-up degrees.
What IELTS score does York St John University London require?
The York St John London campus page asks for IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. Check the course page for any condition specific to your programme.
Does York St John University offer scholarships for international students?
York St John's international funding page describes an International Scholarship of up to £1,000 for York campus students and a 10% alumni fee reduction for its own graduates. Confirm the current terms for your intake.
How is York St John University rated?
In the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, York St John University was rated Silver overall, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes. The TEF is the Office for Students' national rating of undergraduate teaching and outcomes.
PS: Settle York or London first, because it decides your course list and study style. For a view on which York St John campus fits your qualifications, Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will look at your profile.
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- Programme Specification MSc Digital Marketing (London), York St John University, https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/registry/programme-specifications/postgraduate/london-campus/marketing/2425/MSc-Digital-Marketing.pdf (accessed 29/10/2026)
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