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York Maintenance Costs + Costs of Private Accommodation in Y2

Hi, I've been wondering how much it would cost to live in York at the university for one academic year (excluding the accommodation costs). How much money would I need to stay afloat as I've heard York is somewhat expensive to live in. Would £5,000 or less be sufficient for the whole year?

Also, how much does York (and its surrounding areas) roughly cost per month for student accommodation? Is it usually above £200 for 40 weeks?
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Hi, I've been wondering how much it would cost to live in York at the university for one academic year (excluding the accommodation costs). How much money would I need to stay afloat as I've heard York is somewhat expensive to live in. Would £5,000 or less be sufficient for the whole year?
Also, how much does York (and its surrounding areas) roughly cost per month for student accommodation? Is it usually above £200 for 40 weeks?

Hi there,

It's great to hear you're considering studying at York 😄

Other than your rent, your next biggest costs will likely be food, travel, social commitments and equipment for your study needs. How much you spend on these will be partly up to you and what you plan to do outside of your degree.

We have advice on living costs for undergraduate students and postgraduate students - I'd recommend checking out these pages for some helpful resources and to get an idea of the cost of living in York. We also have a Cost of Living Hub which signposts to all our resources and support for students who might be struggling with the cost of living.

To give you an idea of accommodation prices in York, our on-campus accommodation for 2024/25 ranged in price from £99 to £241 per week for undergraduate accommodation, and from £99 to £245 per week for postgraduate accommodation. The prices depend on several things including: whether the room is catered or self-catered, shared bathroom or ensuite, the number of people you share the accommodation with and the age of the accommodation.

I hope this helps you get an idea of what it will cost to live in York and whether £5,000 (plus rent) will be enough to cover your expenses. If you have any more questions just let us know!

Hannah 😀

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