York University

Located in what was once a remote corner of Toronto, York is well-connected to the city with two subway stations right on campus. With a student body numbering almost 55,000, it’s one of North America’s largest schools. York attracts students to its renowned programs in business, law, science and fine arts. Its 11 faculties offer nearly 5,400 courses, and there are more than 350 student clubs and organizations. “At York University, students receive a unique and high-quality learning experience offered by leading scholars in their fields who are catalyzing innovation in pedagogy and research. With a rich array of work-integrated learning activities, including co-ops and internships, we are preparing our graduates to be career-ready in a rapidly evolving labour force,” says president Rhonda Lenton. The campus continues to expand. A major renovation to York Lions Stadium, including a new field and a seasonal dome, has transformed the existing structure for year-round, multi-purpose use. The new Taihua Wang Sciences Student Success Centre opened in 2025 for faculty of science students. Glendon, York’s bilingual liberal arts campus, offers small classes and is closer to downtown. A new campus in Markham has programs in technology,  finance, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and management. The Joan Goldfarb Visual Arts Study Centre is a research, display and storage facility that serves as a hub for art presentations, performances and workshops.

Campus buzz: Students can get quick answers on course enrolment, financial services, campus life and more by using SAVY, York’s student virtual assistant. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees) $7,389 ($8,016 for out-of-province)

Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 83.2% | Science: 83.2% | Commerce: 89.2% | Engineering: 84.7%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 40,905 |
Part-time: 5,877 Graduates: Full-time: 4,651 | Part-time: 1,698
International Students: First-year: 9.6% | Graduate: 25.3%

Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 3,977 (for 2025, 56.7% of first-years who applied got a spot) 
Cost of double room: $8,738 to $9,220
Cost of single room:  $9,670 to $10,638
Cost of double room with meals: $12,538 to $16,170
Cost of single room with meals: $15,320 to $17,588
Cost of apartment-style: $10,924 to $17,392

Standout programs

Disaster and Emergency Management: To learn how to better understand and mitigate against various types of disasters, students study business continuity planning, risk management, crisis communications, ethics and terrorism. They also get hands-on experience and co-op opportunities.

Digital Technologies: In this program at the Markham campus, students learn software development, cybersecurity and data analytics, all while working full-time with a partner employer. 

Neuroscience: In this interdisciplinary program, students study the brain and nervous system to address neurological and mental health disorders, with access to renowned researchers in many areas of neuroscience.

Reputation

Ranked #4 (Comprehensive) among faculty members and hiring managers in the 2025 reputation survey, powered by Angus Reid Group.