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I’ve been living here for three months now, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The building is clean, modern, and really well-maintained. My room is comfortable and quiet, perfect for studying, and the shared facilities are always spotless. The staff are incredibly friendly and quick to help with anything—maintenance requests, questions, or just a warm hello when you walk in. The location is also ideal, with easy access to campus, shops, and public transport. I’ve felt safe, supported, and genuinely at home here. If you’re looking for student accommodation that balances comfort, community, and convenience, I’d highly recommend this place!
York St John University Hall Rankings
| Raffles Hall | #1 |
| iQ The Brickworks | #2 |
| Student Castle York | #3 |
| Fusion York | #4 |
| Frederick House | #5 |
| Abode | #6 |
| The Boulevard | #7 |
| Foss Studios | #8 |
| Samuel Tuke Apartments | #9 |
| The Coal Yard | #10 |
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Students' Union at York St John University
StudentCrowd Students' Union score: 4.27 / 5
Ratings and Reviews
I’ve been living here for three months now, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The building is clean, modern, and really well-maintained. My room is comfortable and quiet, perfect for studying, and the shared facilities are always spotless. The staff are incredibly friendly and quick to help with anything—maintenance requests, questions, or just a warm hello when you walk in. The location is also ideal, with easy access to campus, shops, and public transport. I’ve felt safe, supported, and genuinely at home here. If you’re looking for student accommodation that balances comfort, community, and convenience, I’d highly recommend this place!
Applying to York St John University
- Entry Requirements
112-128 UCAS Points
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York St John University Reputation
York St John University is a campus university based in the city of York, in the county of North Yorkshire in North East England. 9,275 students are enrolled at York St John University:
- 6,670 of these students come from the UK
- 95 come from EU countries
- And 2,510 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for York St John University show that six months after leaving university, 89% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving York St John University is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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Love the uni! Beautiful campus.
The campus is smaller than most, but quite quaint, it makes getting around and finding a room fairly easy. Internet could be faster and the library could have a larger selection of books, but that could just be my degree.
I do primary education and always go into placements feeling prepared
Just changed to this uni and I’m honestly having the time of my life. I feel so happy and fulfilled, and I miss being in class on the days I’m off.
It is a good uni and I enjoy my experience here
Lots of societies for people to join and to meet like-minded people
Very good. I love it here and I’m super happy with my decision.
Great uni with lots on offer for the students
York St John University offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, making it a great place to study. The campus is lovely, and its location in the heart of York means you're never far from the city's attractions. Academically, the university shines with its strong focus on teaching quality and student support. Courses are designed to be practical, preparing you well for your future career. One of the things that stands out is the sense of community. The university does a brilliant job of making everyone feel at home, and there are loads of opportunities to get involved in different societies and activities. Plus, the staff are really approachable and always willing to help. However, like any university, it's not without its challenges. Some students might find the facilities a bit limited compared to larger universities. But overall, York St John provides a solid education and a supportive environment, making it a worthwhile choice for your studies.
In my opinion, YSJ university has many things to improve. Firstly, I was treated very differently for being an international student (I changed from a 2-year course to a 1-year programme and they refused to give me my money back for the year extra I paid and this only happens to international students). They also told me I would easily find a Placement opportunity - this wasn't true. Every time I emailed them, they never replied, or took ages to. Apart from that, the campus facilites are good.
Decent uni, does the basics great. SU is good, £1 a pint and karaoke is a fav
good university enjoying my time here
great university. the campus is beautiful
Really good university with lot of activities to do
Nice people, good staff, good organization with parcels.
Everything is really amazing. I don't have any complains.
Really good experience with nice places to go
Everything so good, I like it so much
Very good looking and amazing personal
Very familiar and good treating place
My experience is being very positive and beautiful getting to know a new culture
Good university and good instalations
A uni that’s a home away from home!
beautiful uni, havent experienced everything yet as only a first year
Good campus but some sections are old
Some issues with wifi and careers advice however, I love the university it is a magnificent place to study.
York Saint John has everything I need to complete my assignments, and even socials to let of some steam!
resources are good, tutors prioritise student mental wellbeing which is good
York st John is an amazing university, it has amazing facilities and opportunities for its size and it's great attending a university where you feel part of a community and an individual rather than a number. Any problems are usually due to other students and sometimes the volume of people to the size of campus.
I do believe it is a beautiful well located university campus with a range of different people and groups however some of the societies are very cliquey making it feel uncomfortable to be a part of. That was just my experience but learning whise it is very good with many areas to sit and study.
Had a lovely start to uni, wonderful facilities in the health and science building!
The staff are helpful and if you have any issues they are easy to express your concerns to. The campus is nice and bug, a little difficult at the start to navigate but all the buildings have signs and there are signs thought the campus.
A really good university with everything you could need, including good prices for food and drink and pub quizzes in the student union.
I’ve been living here for three months now, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The building is clean, modern, and really well-maintained. My room is comfortable and quiet, perfect for studying, and the shared facilities are always spotless. The staff are incredibly friendly and quick to help with anything—maintenance requests, questions, or just a warm hello when you walk in. The location is also ideal, with easy access to campus, shops, and public transport. I’ve felt safe, supported, and genuinely at home here. If you’re looking for student accommodation that balances comfort, community, and convenience, I’d highly recommend this place!
York St John feels a little more like a college campus than a university one, especially compared to Uni Of York's campus. However, not to be held against it, it's in the centre of York and is a very neat and historical campus for the most part, the standard of teaching from my experience is exceptional and the support for students is undoubtedly great. I don't regret choosing York St John at all.
Met my best friend for life at uni.
such a creative , sociable university
I enjoy my university and find the societies and events very fun and engaging! Generally a great atmosphere with just the odd problems coming from inconsistent lecturers.
A lot of great areas, with marked improvements over the summer, but internet can be slow, and clubs can be hard to find, but for a smaller uni it does brilliantly in most aspects
Nice lovely uni you need to go
Love uni, the campus is beautiful, i love hanging with my friends and it’s an overall amazing experience however i can’t use the uni wifi because it won’t let me sign into it so ib lectures i need to connect to my mobile data which doesn’t always work and makes it extremely frustrating when trying to do my work
It’s a very good university for people who want a quiet and personal experience with great support systems
Good value for money and good facilities
massive campus, lots to see and do
Wasn't intending on coming to this uni, but I am very glad I did!!
Really enjoying my time here so far.
Great, i wish there were more details on how to navigaite within the buildings around though
The university is really accepting and nice, could use a better website though
The WiFi can be bad in areas in the uni and the kitchen closes rather early when we still have lectures on
The uni is good and the societies and the community is strong and really excepting
Having been in abode, york for almost 4 years now, it has been such a homely feel and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during my time at University. Every time you walk past any of the members of staff they always give you a warm smile and a hello. If somethings needs fixing or an issue needs sorting it always gets sorted straight away.
I love the campus and the atmosphere at York st John
I enjoy studying at York St John University as it is a smaller university and the faculty are hreat. Support can be found on so many different levels and people are very caring and supportive
Wifi is bad in certain areas. Regularly go to the student union and i like it there.
Really nice uni, could do with a larger range of societies!
Decent could be better - random words
I have loved being a student at york st john, i did not expect it to be such a good experience
I really like my university because it is very easy to access whatever you need both academically or recreation wise. It's a really lovely and fun environment.
York St John University offers great classes and a range of social activities. The SU lounge and bar are great places to grab something quick while studying or hang out with friends. The cafeteria offers a wide selection and plenty of alternative options, and their dishes from different countries are interesting and good for a new dining experience. The Library has everything you could need and helpful staff if you get stuck on an assignment. The campus is 5 minutes from the city centre which gives you the opportunity to do something different between classes. I would highly recommend studying here.
The campus is beautiful and close to the city centre, the lecturers are supportive and passionate, and there’s a real sense of community. Great student support services and a welcoming atmosphere make it easy to feel at home
York st john is a really nice environment for learning and there are also a number of social activities to balance it all out. It is walking distance from the train station which makes it easier for commuters like me.
Good experience, lovely place to be
Ok university has good social spaces
societies mainly similar/ unnacomodatong, small SU but it does well for the size
The university campus is in the city so it’s easy to get there, the lecture halls are quite cramped but it’s not bad, the library is nice however most the time it’s full so it’s hard to find a seat with friends to study together… I do feel like the lecturers and other teachers could do more to help and guide students… sometimes I have asked for advice and it felt like they didn’t really give me any back. But overall it’s a good uni…
Facilities and wifi are good never had a problem connecting
Ysj is a friendly and supportive campus, where I am happy and enjoying working towards my degree
Great University with a lovely community feel.
Good services available when needed and lovely facilities. No society’s that appeal to me but some good options for others.
Lovely campus with welcoming and helpful staff
The value of this university cannot be determined by its facilities alone. Our campus and library are somewhat average. However, the staff - from tutors to admin are utterly fantastic and consistently endeavor to help students achieve their full potential. My courses are interesting, dynamic and frequently updated to maintain relevancy. I am offered skills and courses that can be applied to a proffessional setting and am encouraged to pursue a placement to garner experience. Lastly, this university is inclusive and accommodating.
really pretty campus and very supportive e
I’ve had a decent time so far.
Lovely people and good spaces to study or be social. Also multiple food and drink places that are well priced
York (St Johns) is a really good university if you’re looking for somewhere beautiful and prestigious the campus is in town Centre so you’re always up-to-date with all of York’s activities.
I’ve really enjoyed the uni experience, considering I’m quite reclusive and my specific introvert aren’t societies that are offered, the uni has just kept me entertained. The facilities and staff are excellent.
York St John has excellent facilities, wellbeing, cafe’s, library services and library space to study comfortably, when it’s not very crowded, where sometimes study space can be a down to luck. The lecturers are very helpful and understanding, especially of disabilities and adapting the university assessments to fit my disability need. Overall, York St John offers a good and memorable experience with easy access to the city centre for other joyful experiences and food.
Our uni is small but lovely! The sports clubs are fantastic but we’ve recently been let down by the unis finance department, and a lack of sports facilities that are close by.
Absolutely amazing experience so far with lots of opportunities to contact lecturers
I love my little university, I feel right at home there
The community, facilities and opportunities at YSJ are so amazing I don't have the words- only that I am so glad I chose this university and I have built up so many skills and so much confidence by being here.
Lovely campus, not too big easy to get around. Social spaces are good, cafeteria, su, and cafe are good for food and drink.
Amazing time so far, so supportive.
Been studying there for 4 years and have not a problem.
Campus is beautiful and staff are lovely
York St John is a friendly university and is welcoming, the sports societies are great especially dance I have joined, the su puts on weekly events which are pretty popular. The campus provides all the facilities you need for your university experience, York St John University is a well rounded great university.
Basic university for sports degree little support on career.
Okay uni experience nothing special
They are willing to help you if you having a hard time with uni work as long as you're willing to put the work in
Great university, I love it so much
It’s not to bad. good location
The university is a brilliant uni, the lecturers are supportive where necessary. The SU is great, there is a cafe and a bar - many events on too.
Good really like the design of the uni
Good uni, good lectures and facilities
The university is in a very good location and is very well geared towards people that enjoy sports and the party scene
Good university, extremely social.
Amazing experience and great social
The small campus has a really nice community aspect to it, perfect for students who feel overwhelmed with crowds/large places. There's a range of sport clubs and societies however I would prefer if there was a wider range such as a walking society. The art courses are also really nice however I wish the global opportunities weren't as limited for illustration students.
The uni has a close knit feel with it being smaller than most and York is an amazing city to live in.
Best accommodation. Reception staff Julie, Joy and Annabelle are amazing, so friendly and welcoming we love them. Always up for a chat and get everything sorted asap.