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, York has 59,000 students from 172 countries, 325,000+ alumni and leading professors who are working with 300+ university, industry, and NGO partners to tackle pressing issues. Recognized as a global leader for three consecutive years in the new 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 8,500 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 locally, including the Keele and bilingual Glendon campuses in Toronto, 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

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 professional schools, Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School consistently ranked among the best, and the Kinesiology and Health Science program ranked #1 in Canada and among the top 3 in North America by Shanghai Ranking’s 2017 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools. Employers know that a York degree is a promise of essential skills and deep knowledge, hiring 94% of our graduates within 2 years of graduation.

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 27 organized research centres, 39 Canada Research Chairs and 24 distinguished research professors, are leading innovations and making breakthroughs across a multitude of fields. We are proud to have been ranked #3 in the world in the research area of biological & computational vision.

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 325,000+ 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.

President's Annual Reports 2021