Study Abroad Programs in Yorkshire & the Humber, England

SETTLE IN WITH A RESIDENTIAL SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR STUDENT CONNECTION A member of Britain’s Russell Group, York offers rigorous academics with especially strong archaeology, history, English and STEM, and is known for close community ties. The self-contained, lake-front campus is a 20-minute walk from the historic city center. The student-friendly city of York has all the contemporary conveniences plus a rich history and heritage. With a population of about 200,000, it’s lively, yet small enough to be easily navigated on foot or by bike. Get your bearings with a climb to the top of the York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. Others agree: York is often voted best place to live in the UK. Ready To go farther afield? Take advantage of the city’s excellent transportation links to visit the stunning Yorkshire countryside and the coast, or zip to London or Edinburgh by train in two-and-a-half hours or less. Your program also includes IFSA excursions and activities—all with no extra fees. Possibilities include a West End theater performance, a session in the famous The Great British Bake Off tent, and exploring below ground with a former coal miner in Wales.

Students who study abroad in Leeds with API at the University of Leeds will choose from a wide range of undergraduate classes open to British and international students. From Stonehenge and Tower Bridge to Eton and Oxford, England is loaded with cherished icons of past eras. But it also does modernity with confidence and panache left over from its days in the never-setting sun. Fashion, fine dining, clubbing, shopping – England’s rank is among the world’s best, offering endless cultural and social opportunities for visitors and residents alike. Leeds offers one of the widest selections of courses in the U.K., and the opportunity to enroll with locals makes it one of our most integrated program options. Also, the University of Leeds has over 300 clubs and societies you can join for an authentic student experience!

If you're already studying at another university, consider applying to this program and spending time in York as a visiting student. Immerse yourself in full-time supervised study, allowing you to fully integrate into academic and social life on campus and in the city. We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate visiting students from across the world. You can join us through individual university partnerships, third-party providers, and country-specific government initiatives, as a part of your junior year abroad or as an independent applicant. Study with us for a semester or full academic year and experience daily life in York, consistently named one of the best places to live and visit in the UK!