Access Agreement 2014/15Access Agreement • August 5th, 2015
Contract Type FiledAugust 5th, 2015Founded in 1963, the University of York was established under principles of equality of access and social inclusion. During its first 50 years, the University has established its position as a successful research-intensive, selective university. In its 50th anniversary year, the University was ranked as the top UK university in the Times Higher’s ’100 under 50’ league table and the University joined the Russell Group. We were positioned 8th in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. We are a popular choice for university applicants with an increase in applications for 2013/14 entry outstripping the national increase. We are a national recruiter, drawing students from all areas of the UK and from a wide diversity of backgrounds.