York College & University Centre is a vibrant, friendly College and one of the United Kingdom's leading further education colleges. We offer a range of high-quality courses for international students and hold a worldwide reputation as an outstanding education provider.
Studying here means Level 3 qualifications taught alongside British students, in a historic city that is small enough to feel safe and well connected enough to reach the rest of the country easily.
What You Can Study
Two routes are open to international students, both at Level 3:
- International A Level Programmes for students planning to progress to a UK university
- International Vocational Courses for students who prefer practical, career-focused study
Most of our overseas students choose A Levels, but any full-time vocational course at Level 3 is open to you.
We are unable to sponsor international students wishing to study higher education courses. That includes degrees, Access courses and Higher National Certificates or Diplomas.
Who Can Apply
To study with us as an international student, you must:
- Be aged between 16 and 18
- Have turned 16 by 1 June preceding that year's September intake
- Be applying for a course at Level 3
There is no January intake on any of our courses, because our exams are externally administered and assessed. All students start in September.
H2: Fees for 2026/27
Our fee structure varies across different study programmes and starts from:
Tuition fees for 2026/27 - £8800
Accommodation fees for 2026/27 - £8800
We do not have scholarships or other financial support available for international students, so it is worth planning your full budget before you apply.
How to Apply
Applications for 2026/27 open on 1 January 2026 and close on 31 March 2026. Apply early rather than waiting for the deadline, because visa applications take time to process.
Our application guidance sets out the full process, including the documents you will need, what happens after you apply and the visa requirements that apply to you.
Where You Will Live
Accommodation through the College costs £8,800 for the year, and our student accommodation page explains how it works.
Living with a local host is the fastest way to settle into a new country. You practise English every day, you eat with people who know the city, and you have someone nearby if something goes wrong.
