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York University

ABOUT YORK UNIVERSITY
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 53,100+ students from 160+ countries, 385,000+ 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 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. In fact, 70% of York undergraduate programs have a co-op option.
Across our multiple campuses in the Toronto area, including the Keele, bilingual Glendon and Markham campus, and globally in Costa Rica, we continue to innovate. This brings success to our students in our top-ranked Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School and our new School of Medicine (opening 2028 subject to accreditation) 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
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.
Alumni
Every day, over 385,000+ 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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