York University
Located in what was once a remote corner of Toronto, York is now well connected to the city with the opening of 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. The Schulich School of Business opened a new graduate research building in 2019. 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. Glendon, York’s bilingual liberal arts campus, offers small classes and is closer to downtown. A new campus in Markham opened last fall, as well as the Joan Goldfarb Visual Arts Study Centre, a research, display and storage facility that serves as a hub for art presentations, performances and workshops.
Campus buzz: As part of a multi-year partnership with the Toronto Raptors, York will enable current and future students to explore the sports industry through related areas of education.
Quick facts
Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$7,289 ($7,594 for out-of-province)
Minimum Entering Grades
Arts: 75% | Science: 80% | Commerce: 80% | Engineering: 85%
Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 41,048 | Part-time: 6,130
Graduates: Full-time: 4,682 | Part-time: 1,617
International Students: First-year: 11.97% | Graduate: 32.83%
Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 3,977 (2,200 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of double room: $7,862 to $8,152
Cost of single room: $8,566 to $8,882
Cost of double room with meals: $12,712 to $14,652
Cost of single room with meals: $13,416 to $15,382
Cost of apartment-style: $9,640 to $12,824
Standout programs
Financial Technologies: Students explore AI, financial cryptography, e-trading and portfolio management, and learn how to provide solutions in areas of social justice, inclusion and diversity, as well as environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
