University of York Reviews and Ratings

• I stayed in the university accommodation because that felt safer to me and in terms of cost, it wasn’t costlier than staying off-campus. The accommodation had a laundry room and an entertainment and hangout area which was open 24x7.
• All the buildings were access controlled and only the dorm heads had access to all the buildings and floors. I loved this because that meant that no random people could come straying on our floor and we could feel safe and secure, which was also important for my parents. The college had its own community and provided everyone with lots of different opportunities to connect and socialise.

• Private accommodation.
• The monthly rent was 650 GBP per month.
• None; I had a friend here in the UK who helped me find one locally in his place.
• I would recommend going for a hostel in case you have no one here who can locally visit the place for private accommodation.
• If you do have someone, a private accommodation which can be shared with 2 students is also a great option.
• My accommodation was 45 mins bus ride from Uni which was far but my part-time job was close to the house, so I chose that.

• I found my accomodation through university's website 
• Monthly rent was £500-800, depending on what room you choose, all bills (light, electricity, wifi), kitchen was included
• No challenges encountered in facing accomodation
• I would suggest always opt for on-campus accomodation
• Most Indian students stay on- campus. Some opt for private accomodation in the city which is a 10 minute bus ride away

• Off campus accommodation, but it was a student hostel.
• I searched on the web there are many websites as well for this, if you are searching for a house/housemates I would suggest Facebook groups that are already present.
• The rent was around £900 per month (all inclusive), A ensuite room and a shared kitchen.
• Accommodations in York are a scarce resource, be early!!
• People start applying for them as soon as the 1st semester of the previous year. (like for 2025 they start applying in 2024 itself)
• My accommodation was only a 10 min walk away. (The Boulevard, great place if you have good flatmates)
• Most of the Indian students stayed on campus where rent is cheaper a bit (£715 per month) but the rooms are 1/3rd the size of what I had but the security is great!

• I lived off campus on Fulford Road, which was 15 minutes walk from the campus. I found the accommodation published on the spare room website, which I was checking daily. It was a two-bedroom, two-bathroom place at 425 GBP per person and I connected over a call with my flatmate before I had arrived in York to secure the place.
• My advice to students would be to start looking at accommodations as early as they can and put spare room alerts on their phone. They shouldn't be too shy about taking up accommodations with non-Indian students, as it can often be helpful to have insights from someone who already knows the place. Off-campus flats will be the cheapest option available so make sure you have completely explored that before going for off-campus private hostels.
• Indian students were spread across all types of accommodations, so I can't say there was a majority. There were quite a few living in the Fulford area where I was.

• I went for on-campus accommodation with an ensuite. I tried to find private accommodation but it was very hard to find in York. I contacted agents and tried entering a room and other similar apps but was futile.
• I ended up taking the band 3, AnneLister, a university accommodation, and I think it was the best with the most perfect lake view and cleaned room.
• I would suggest students always opt for university accommodation; they have amazing facilities, and you are more part of the university; you won't miss many classes due to rain or harsh weather. You will be more involved and can get free food at events.

• In my first year, I lived in on-campus accommodation, as it made exploring the campus and meeting people really easy.
  I found my accommodation on the university website and through university emails.
• The monthly rent was around £750 for my college, which included access to my en-suite room, a shared kitchen with 10 other students, and a college common room with various games and entertainment. There is enough space on campus for most first-year students.
• You are given a college of your choice based on preference and availability.
• Most accommodation buildings are a 5-10 minute walk from your course buildings.

• During my application for accommodation, I opted for both on-campus and off-campus accommodations. In the end, I received an off-campus accommodation, but it was worth every pound spent. I found my accommodation through the university portal for applying for accommodations.
• The monthly rent varied from 724 GBP per month for months with 30 days and 748 GBP for months with 31 days. The maintenance and cleaning services were always ready to help with any issues, and all students also had access to the cinema room, laundry, student lounge, pool table, and PlayStation room. These facilities made living 51 weeks there very comfortable.
• The only challenge to be noted for accommodations is the time you start looking for it. Start looking for accommodations as early as possible so that you can receive multiple offers and select the accommodation according to your preference.
• My accommodation was approximately 1.3 km from the University. It was not far to travel by bus, so walking to the university was easy for me. There was not a specific accommodation where only Indian students lived. Indian students were spread out across multiple on & off campus accommodations.
   

Full-time opportunities were aplenty in the UK. The jobs during my stint there in 2018 - 19 were a lot. I had cleared a few rounds of many companies when I applied for jobs. It used to get stuck for Tier-2 visa sponsorship from the company. The average salary for a fresher was GBP 23,000 onwards. The typical way to find jobs was online through company websites job applications etc.

My experience at an abroad university is rewarding experience. It is a time of personal growth, academic achievement, and social exploration. I often tend to encounter new ideas, perspectives, and people that expand their horizons and broaden their understanding of the world. Overall, the university experience is an important chapter in many people's lives and so in my life it has significantly impacted my personal and professional development.