The University of York is a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, the UK's equivalent of the US Ivy League. Ranked 169th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #12 in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2026, York is also recognised globally for its commitment to climate action: #15 in the UK and 70th in the world for Climate Action in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. York combines research strength with equality and opportunity for all, with research-led teaching and a vibrant global community of 178,000+ alumni across 180 countries.

The University of York Mumbai is welcoming undergraduate and postgraduate students from the 2026/27 academic year, with the campus located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The university has signed an MoU with Maharashtra State and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Provost Professor Lindsay Oades was appointed in October 2025 to lead the campus. Initial courses focus on Computer Science with AI and Cyber Security, Business and Management, Economics, and the creative industries. The same UK curriculum is delivered with research-led teaching, identical academic standards to York UK, and an emphasis on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as the backbone of the curriculum.