University of York Partnership

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To view available courses at the University of York, visit the York online class catalog.

IFSA requires students to enroll in a full class load abroad. Each York credit is equivalent to 0.25 U.S. semester credit hours. For information on the credit weight, please review the information below.

Credit Conversion
As of the 2023-2024 academic year, the University of York has adopted a semester calendar model instead of its previous three-term system. Both the fall and spring terms provide 60 York credits, or 15 U.S. semester credit hours. All classes are worth 20 York credits.

Fall Term Assessments
Final assessments for the Fall Term are held in January. The majority of classes at the University of York are designed using online assessment methods, which allow students to complete and submit their work online from anywhere in the world. Where in-person assessment is required, it may be possible for study abroad students to seek alternative assessment arrangements with the relevant academic department. 

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

You may only apply to study in up to three departments.

Some classes may require prerequisites (i.e. Economics, Computer Science, and STEM) that should be taken into account when applying to the University of York. Students wishing to enroll in classes requiring prerequisites should have a strong background in the discipline.

Fourth-year (only certain departments) classes require advanced knowledge of the subject area. You may not eligible to take these classes as an undergraduate study abroad student.

Health Sciences
The department of Health Sciences and the Hull York Medical School do not currently accept study abroad students.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at the University of York:

• More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
• More advanced instruction and work than you’d find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with more junior faculty members.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
• Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time semester of study at your home institution before the beginning of the semester program or one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the year program.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
Not required.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.