Career
Career opportunities in York
The University of York and health services have proven to be major employers, along with tourism sector that has become an important element of the local economy. The service industries also supports the local economy and they include: health, education, finance, information technology (IT).
Major companies with local offices or headquarters in York include: Aviva, Network Rail, Northern Rail, York Hospitals NHS Trust, British Telecom, CPP Group, Nestlé, Kit Kat chocolate factory, Royal Air Force, SPAR, Marks and Spencer, BHS, Tesco, IBM.
Universities in York have close relationships with employers and students can engage in part-time, voluntary and internship opportunities.
Life
York city life
York is the kind of city that invites you to relax, embrace the local chocolate and coffee culture, have a walk on the streets and discover the city’s stories and the amazing traces of the Roman era when York was founded.
Out of York’s numerous attractions, the ones that are most visited in York include:
- the Theatre Royal,
- the Grand Opera House,
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall,
- Byland Abbey,
- Yorkshire Museum and Gardens,
- York Cold War Bunker,
- York Castle Museum,
- Eboracum Legion Bathhouse
York also has a strong rugby league history so you can enjoy a rugby match if you are a fan, or join the York City Rowing Club.
Walk the famous York snickelways and narrow streets that twine between the centre of the city.
If you love chocolate, you’ll absolutely adore York, as the city hosts chocolate festival events all year round, in honour of the local chocolate factories that remain a symbol of the city. Other festivals are the Viking Festival, the Festival of Angels, Early Music, Late Music, Horse Racing (the "Ebor Race Meeting"), and many more.
In the evenings, you can have a drink and relax in several pubs and bars or enjoy the York traditional chocolate cafes.
International atmosphere in York
York hosts several ethnic communities, among them, internationals from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Poland, Slovakia, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and India.
Due to its convenient location in the heart of England, York has been continuing to be one of Europe’s favourite business destinations. York’s advantages are a very good infrastructure, educated workforce and quality of life combined with low living costs. The diverse and flourishing economy adds up to the list of reasons to start a local business or invest. International students are sure to create the basis for a global contact network while studying a degree abroad in York.
Weather York
York has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. York is prone to frosts, fog, and cold winds during winter, spring and very early summer. During summer, the average maximum temperature is 22 °C (72 °F) and some days temperatures can go up to 30 °C (86 °F). The average temperature in winter is 8 °C (46 °F), with cold winds, fog and even frosts that may occur. Snow can fall in winter from December until late April.
Universities in York
Find your place at York and graduate with more than a qualification. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a globally celebrated research-intensive university located in one of England’s most historic cities. The University ranks 169th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026) and boasts nine subjects in the world top 100 (QS World Subject Rankings, 2025).
The University of Law is one of the longest-established specialist provider of legal education and training in the UK, with campuses in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, and an international campus in Hong Kong.
We pride ourselves in our community here at York St John University. It’s a close-knit, inclusive place that offers a lot more than a degree certificate. With official ‘Sanctuary’ status, we see our role as something bigger than an education provider.