The University of York was founded on the tenets of excellence, equality, and opportunity for all, and it began operations in 1963 with only 230 students. Since that time, we have grown to be one of the top colleges on the planet, forging a name for ourselves as a center of academic achievement that has earned us acclaim from both home and abroad alongside more venerable institutions. We are a vibrant, research-intensive university dedicated to the creation of life-saving discoveries and innovative technologies to address some of the most critical global concerns. We are a member of the exclusive Russell Group of universities.