York College & University Centre

Name

York College & University Centre

Legal name

York College

Website

https://yorkcollege.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1827

Operating status

Operating

Short description

York College & University Centre is a private further and higher education institution in York, England, serving approximately 4,000 daily students through A Levels, vocational and T Level courses, apprenticeships, university-level degrees, and adult education, including international programmes and the heritage York School of Art.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further & Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (611210), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), Art & Design Teacher Education Colleges (Art Education, Music Education) (EDAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Further education services
• Higher education programs
• Vocational training courses
• Apprenticeship programs
• Art and design education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishopthorpe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition Fees: Fees charged to UK students for full-time and part-time courses, with government funding support for eligible learners.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay up to £12,500 per annum for courses, with 50% deposit required before enrollment.
3. Homestay Accommodation: International students pay £8,800 per annum for homestay accommodation arranged through the college's network of approximately 60 local host households.
4. Application and Administration Fees: International applicants pay a £500 application fee for assessment. Additional admin fees apply for exceptional circumstance applications.
5. Adult Education Course Fees: Part-time adult education courses charged at various price points (Pottery £325, Printmaking £315, Woodwork £210, Clay Modelling £350) for non-accredited creative courses.
6. Tailored Learning Courses: Free courses for eligible York and North Yorkshire residents earning under £35k who have not previously completed tailored learning courses. Full cost fee £100 for those not eligible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

York College & University Centre delivers further and higher education programmes including A Levels, Vocational and T Level qualifications, Apprenticeships, University Centre degrees (Foundation degrees and BA Hons), Access to Higher Education diplomas, Courses for Adults 19+, and art and design education through its York School of Art sub-brand. It also provides International Programmes for 16–18 year olds with Student visa sponsorship and homestay accommodation, plus the Institute of Technology for higher-level technical education.

Product overview

York College & University Centre is a further and higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and services. The institution operates as a platform-plus-modules model with core course types (A Levels, Vocational/T Levels, Apprenticeships, University Centre degrees, Courses for Adults 19+) supported by specialised sub-brands including York School of Art (art and design education dating to 1842, relaunched 2024) and the Institute of Technology. The product portfolio includes curriculum areas spanning Art & Design, Business & Professional Studies, Construction, Digital & Media, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Science, Sport & Uniformed Service, and Travel & Tourism. Additional offerings include international student programmes, Access to Higher Education diplomas, and corporate training services for employers. The institution welcomed approximately 4,000 students daily as of 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• York School of Art: Art and design education institution offering degree-level courses, adult education, and foundation courses. Founded in 1842, it is one of Britain's oldest art schools.

Products and services

• A Levels & Mix Advanced Level qualifications providing academic study across a wide range of subject areas for school leavers aged 16-18.
• Vocational & T Level Work-related qualifications combining classroom learning with practical skills development, including T Levels for post-GCSE students.
• University Centre Higher education provision including undergraduate degrees, Foundation degrees, and higher-level qualifications validated by university partners.
• Apprenticeships Work-based learning programmes combining on-the-job training with classroom study for various industry sectors, available to apprentices employed by partner businesses.
• Courses for Adults 19+ Further education programmes for adult learners aged 19+ including retraining, upskilling, and professional development courses across various subjects.
• York School of Art Art and design education sub-brand offering degree-level courses, adult education courses, and foundation programmes in fashion, graphic design, film production, media make-up, and 3D creative practice.
• International Programmes Study programmes for international students aged 16-18, including International A Level Programme and Level 3 Vocational courses, with homestay accommodation and Student visa support services.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma programmes designed for adults without traditional qualifications to progress to university-level study.
• Institute of Technology Specialised higher-level technical education provision within the University Centre focused on industry partnerships and technical skills.
• Corporate Training B2B business training and professional development services for employers including apprenticeships, vocational courses, and custom corporate training programmes.
• Art School: Pottery Evening pottery and ceramics course covering coiling, slab-building, press-moulding, throwing, surface decoration, glazing and firing processes. Priced at £325 for a 10-week evening course.
• Art School: Printmaking Printmaking course covering dry point etching, lino carving and printing, letterpress, and screen printing techniques. Priced at £315 for a 10-week course.
• Art School: Surface Pattern Surface pattern design course teaching pattern development from initial ideas to finished repeat designs using traditional and digital techniques including Adobe software.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ daily students through campus doors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• York BIDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Business Improvement District partnered with York College for floodgate mural project. Students created designs for river Ouse flood barriers as part of York Mural Trail initiative.
• City of York Council Eco TeamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Eco Team collaborated on floodgate design project alongside York BID and York Cares, contributing to city's environmental and aesthetic improvement goals.
• York CaresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Charitable organisation running annual Big Community Challenge that partnered with York College for student design projects on flood barriers.
• The Leveson CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare support centre collaborated with York College fashion student on headwear designs for cancer patients dealing with hair loss. Provided focus group space and feedback.
• York Against CancerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Cancer charity partnered on headwear project for patients, providing support and resources for the initiative.
• York LearningminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024City of York Council skills provider produced the headwear designs created by York College fashion students, providing manufacturing capability.
• West Yorkshire PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Emergency service partnered with York College media make-up students for terrorism simulation exercise at Leeds Railway Station. Students created realistic wound effects for training.
• British Transport PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Police force partnered on large-scale terrorism simulation at Leeds Railway Station, requiring media make-up students to create realistic injury effects.
• Network RailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Railway infrastructure company partnered on terrorism simulation exercise at Leeds Railway Station, coordinating with emergency services and York College students.
• AkademietcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency representing York College in Norway and Swiss cantons (Vaud). Manages international student recruitment and application processing for applicants from these regions.
• Barnes Educational ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency supporting York College student recruitment. Provides programme coordination and student support services.
• My Education UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency helping recruit students for York College programmes in the UK education market.
• Embrace EnglandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency supporting York College's international student recruitment efforts.
• Select StudiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency partner for York College, facilitating international student applications and recruitment.
• Education TogethercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency partner supporting York College's international student recruitment.
• InterstudiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency helping recruit international students for York College programmes.
• MyAdmissionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency partner for York College student recruitment.
• EduchancescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency supporting York College's international student recruitment.
• Be In ThiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved international education agency partner for York College, facilitating international student applications.
• University of YorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to create video content featuring international students describing life in York. Part of joint effort with York St John University and Askham Bryan College.
• York St John UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with York College to produce video about international student experience in York, showcasing city as educational destination.
• Askham Bryan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with York College on joint initiative to promote York as a destination for international students.
• Canal ToysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational toy company commissioned York College film students to create advertisement for Pop Colour Camera relaunch. Students developed concepts, presented to client, and ran production shoot.
• Mr ChippyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal York fish and chip shop partnered with graphic design students to completely redesign shopfront branding and visual identity.
• York Fashion WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual fashion event in York partnered with York College for student runway shows and industry exposure opportunities.
• Friargate Meeting HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork Quakers venue collaborated with 3D Creative Practice student on ceramic installation celebrating 400th anniversary of Religious Society of Friends.
• MYReFactoryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable textiles company provided industry speaker for fashion students, discussing transformation of materials like high-vis jackets and Royal Mail bags into fashion garments.
• 60 Local Homestay HouseholdscoreOthersNetwork of approximately 60 local York households providing homestay accommodation for international students. Hosts provide bedroom, meals, internet, and cultural exchange opportunity.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hull College: Hull College is a general further education college in East Yorkshire offering A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, and HE programmes. It is a direct peer given its comparable FE/HE mix and Northern England geography.
• Bradford College: Bradford College is a large general further education college in West Yorkshire offering A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education programmes. It is a direct peer given its similar scale, FE/HE mix, and Northern England catchment.
• Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is a specialist higher education institution in West Yorkshire focused on art, design, and creative arts, with a heritage tracing back to the Leeds School of Art (1903). It is a direct peer to the York School of Art sub-brand, competing for creative arts students in the Yorkshire region.
• Sheffield College: Sheffield College is a multi-site general further education college in South Yorkshire delivering A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, T Level, and higher education provision. It is a direct peer in scale and FE/HE product mix to York College.
• Askham Bryan College: Askham Bryan College is a land-based further education college located near York offering A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education programmes. It is a direct peer given its similar size, FE/HE mix, York-region footprint, and existing partnership with York College on international student promotion.

Regional players

• Craven College: Craven College is a further education college in North Yorkshire (Skipton) offering A Levels, vocational, apprenticeship, and higher education programmes. It is a regional peer serving parts of the same North Yorkshire learner catchment as York College.
• Harrogate College: Harrogate College is a smaller general further education college in North Yorkshire, part of the LTE Group. It is a regional peer with an overlapping A Level/vocational/apprenticeship offering for the broader York and North Yorkshire catchment.

Broad incumbents

• University of York: University of York is a research-intensive Russell Group university operating in York. It is a broad incumbent in the same city competing for degree-level and international student demand, and is also a current partner on international student recruitment initiatives.
• York St John University: York St John University is a long-established university in York with degree-awarding powers across arts, humanities, education, and health. It is a broad incumbent — overlapping with York College's University Centre for degree-level demand in the same city — and is also a current partner on international student promotion.

Emerging players

• Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester School of Art): Manchester School of Art, founded 1838, is the UK's oldest provincial art school and is housed within Manchester Metropolitan University. It is comparable to the York School of Art sub-brand given its provincial art-school heritage, BA (Hons) portfolio, and status as a national-level specialist creative arts institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/York.College.Yorkshire

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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