York St John University

York St John University was founded on 17 May 1841, achieving university status in 2006 and Research Degree Awarding Powers for PhD and doctoral programmes in 2015. A total of 97% of York St John University graduates are in employment or further study six months after leaving the university. It has risen 37 places in the Sunday Times Good University Guide over the past two years. Its award-winning campus in the heart of York has undergone a £46 million transformation over the past five years, including a new library and IT facilities, student accommodation, biomedical labs, a 57-acre sports park and a new Students' Union building.