York is a historic walled city at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. It sits in the traditional county town of Yorkshire to which it gives its name. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events in England throughout much of its two millennia of existence.
York is also a UNESCO City of Media Arts.
York St John University Facts
York St John University descends from two Anglican teacher training colleges, which were founded in York in 1841 (for men) and 1846 (for women).
It was awarded university status in 2006 and is located on a single campus in the historic city of York.
As a result of the University’s continuing religious and teaching traditions, theology, nursing, life sciences and education are the most popular and well known subjects.
The Faculty of Arts performs well nationally and was recently awarded the national center for excellence status in creativity.
Location
Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom