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York University

Location

Keele Campus, Toronto Canada

Ranking

# =362QS World University Rankings

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143Undergraduate programs

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85Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

30,000 CADTuition Fee/year

About York University

York University York is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. Bachelor’s and graduate degrees and diplomas are offered in the following programs:


York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success.

Home to one of the largest and most diverse student bodies in Canada, our 53,450+ students from 178 countries, 375,000+ alumni and leading professors are working with 350+ university, industry and NGO partners to tackle pressing issues such as, AI’s impact on society, disaster and emergency management and more.. Recognized as a global leader for five consecutive years in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, and number one in global joint research publications in Ontario, York is positioned to take on the challenges that matter most.

Through our leading programs and 16,900+ diverse experiential education opportunities including internships, community placements, co-ops and capstone projects, we are preparing our students for meaningful careers, long-term success, and the critical knowledge to work toward a better future.

Across our multiple campuses in the Toronto area, including the Keele, bilingual Glendon and Markham campus, and globally in Hyderabad, India, and Costa Rica, we continue to innovate. This brings success to our students in our top-ranked Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School as well as in the liberal arts, creative and performing arts, professional studies, health, engineering, education and sciences.

We value collaboration, diversity and inclusivity. Together, we can make things right for ourselves, our communities, our planet and our future.

Unique and Leading Programs

York’s School of Kinesiology & Health Science ranked among the top 10 programs in Ontario by the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments. With 200+ programs to choose from, our strength has always been truly exceptional programs. York U is home to Canada’s largest liberal arts program, the only Space Engineering program in the country, a new Global Health program and a unique cross-discipline Digital Media program.  Our Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science has led the way in the development and operation of scientific instruments for three major NASA space missions over the past 30 years, and has also played a supporting role on seven other space missions to date. Our professional schools, Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School consistently ranked among the best, and the School of Kinesiology and Health Science is ranked withing the top 100 in the World in the 2023 Shanghai World ranking in the Sport Science Schools and Departments.. With over 90% of employers satisfied with York U graduates, a degree from York prepares our students for long-term career success.

Purposeful Research

York is home to one of the most dynamic research communities in the world. We are changing the way people think about everything from bees to micro satellites, bullying and space engineering. Our 39 organized research centres, that serve as interdisciplinary synergistic hubs studying inclusive technology and AI, global health research, feminist research, bee ecology, refugee studies, Africa and its diasporas, and more. We are proud to have been ranked #1  worldwide in areas visual and motion perception research publications (SciVal 2020-2024). 

Supportive Community Environment

York is committed to seeing students thrive and succeed academically, socially and personally offering. a welcoming, inclusive and supportive learning environment. From our first-year transition program to our peer and alumni mentoring and approachable professors, the entire York community is geared towards ensuring students are supported both before and after graduation.

Alumni

Every day, over 375,000+ alumni make a positive impact in their chosen fields – across all sectors and around the world. Among them are acclaimed film star Rachel McAdams, entertainer and comedian Lilly Singh, evolutionary biologist & television show host Dan Riskin, Toronto Star columnist Chantal Hébert and writer & producer of The Simpsons Joel Cohen.

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About York University

York University York is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. Bachelor’s and graduate degrees and diplomas are offered in the following programs:


York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success.

Home to one of the largest and most diverse student bodies in Canada, our 53,450+ students from 178 countries, 375,000+ alumni and leading professors are working with 350+ university, industry and NGO partners to tackle pressing issues such as, AI’s impact on society, disaster and emergency management and more.. Recognized as a global leader for five consecutive years in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, and number one in global joint research publications in Ontario, York is positioned to take on the challenges that matter most.

Through our leading programs and 16,900+ diverse experiential education opportunities including internships, community placements, co-ops and capstone projects, we are preparing our students for meaningful careers, long-term success, and the critical knowledge to work toward a better future.

Across our multiple campuses in the Toronto area, including the Keele, bilingual Glendon and Markham campus, and globally in Hyderabad, India, and Costa Rica, we continue to innovate. This brings success to our students in our top-ranked Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School as well as in the liberal arts, creative and performing arts, professional studies, health, engineering, education and sciences.

We value collaboration, diversity and inclusivity. Together, we can make things right for ourselves, our communities, our planet and our future.

Unique and Leading Programs

York’s School of Kinesiology & Health Science ranked among the top 10 programs in Ontario by the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments. With 200+ programs to choose from, our strength has always been truly exceptional programs. York U is home to Canada’s largest liberal arts program, the only Space Engineering program in the country, a new Global Health program and a unique cross-discipline Digital Media program.  Our Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science has led the way in the development and operation of scientific instruments for three major NASA space missions over the past 30 years, and has also played a supporting role on seven other space missions to date. Our professional schools, Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School consistently ranked among the best, and the School of Kinesiology and Health Science is ranked withing the top 100 in the World in the 2023 Shanghai World ranking in the Sport Science Schools and Departments.. With over 90% of employers satisfied with York U graduates, a degree from York prepares our students for long-term career success.

Purposeful Research

York is home to one of the most dynamic research communities in the world. We are changing the way people think about everything from bees to micro satellites, bullying and space engineering. Our 39 organized research centres, that serve as interdisciplinary synergistic hubs studying inclusive technology and AI, global health research, feminist research, bee ecology, refugee studies, Africa and its diasporas, and more. We are proud to have been ranked #1  worldwide in areas visual and motion perception research publications (SciVal 2020-2024). 

Supportive Community Environment

York is committed to seeing students thrive and succeed academically, socially and personally offering. a welcoming, inclusive and supportive learning environment. From our first-year transition program to our peer and alumni mentoring and approachable professors, the entire York community is geared towards ensuring students are supported both before and after graduation.

Alumni

Every day, over 375,000+ alumni make a positive impact in their chosen fields – across all sectors and around the world. Among them are acclaimed film star Rachel McAdams, entertainer and comedian Lilly Singh, evolutionary biologist & television show host Dan Riskin, Toronto Star columnist Chantal Hébert and writer & producer of The Simpsons Joel Cohen.

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Available programs

York University (York U) is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. 

Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

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French Studies

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Music (BA)

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Theatre (BA)

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Statistics (BA)

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The Faculty of Graduate Studies is dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional experiences of our graduate students. We are pledged to enhancing York University is recognized strengths in graduate education in our many existing disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and, informed by the objectives set out in the UAP, we are committed to expanding graduate programming in the pure, applied and health sciences so as to ensure that we are recognized as one of Canada’s premier comprehensive institutions. We encourage internationalization and research intensification, uphold York’s reputation for social justice and community engagement, and foster innovative graduate programming across all areas of teaching and research.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies provides pan-university support and leadership for graduate education at York, oversees the governance of and financial support for graduate programs, works collaboratively with other Faculties and units on campus to support excellence and innovation in graduate education at York, and oversees quality assurance for our graduate programs. Our principal objective is to facilitate graduate education and research, ensure that the academic needs of our students are being met and their potential realized, to secure better convergence of the priorities of graduate education and the research activities undertaken by faculty members, and participate in long-term planning for graduate success so as to ensure that York retains its reputation in its traditional areas of strength while enabling additional growth in pure, applied and health sciences.

Attend our virtual open house this Winter - Experience Grad York, taking place October 15-18, 2024. This is a free event spanning three days, with a number of sessions to choose from. RSVP TODAY! 

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University information

General

2.7+
550+
29+
1290+
30+
60+
180+
83+
6.5+

Bachelor

83+
6.5+
1170+

Master

60+
79+
3.3+
6.5+
41,685
88%
12%
12,298
83%
17%
1,580
78%
22%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

7,123 CAD
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International Students

30,000 CAD
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Rankings & ratings

York University is one of the top public universities in Toronto, Canada. It is ranked #=362 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #401- 450
  • 2014
    #401-410
  • 2015
    #421-430
  • 2016
    #441-450
  • 2017
    #451-460
  • 2018
    #441-450
  • 2019
    #=481
  • 2020
    #511-520
  • 2021
    #531-540
  • 2022
    #=494
  • 2023
    #456
  • 2024
    #353
  • 2025
    #=362

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