York University: University Insights
- The Headmaster Counsulting
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min read
About the University
Established in 1959, York University, also known as YorkU is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, with a student body of approximately 59,000, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 325,000 alumni worldwide. It has 11 faculties, including the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, Faculty of Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School, Glendon College, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, Faculty of Graduate Studies, School of the Arts, Media, Performance, and Design, and 28 research centers.
York is committed to giving a broad demographic of students access to a high-quality, research-intensive learning environment committed to the public good. Several of York's programs have gained notable recognition both nationally and internationally. York houses Canada's oldest film school, which has been ranked one of the best in Canada.
Recognized as a global leader for two 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.
Overview
Location: Toronto, Canada
Type: Public university
Founded: 1959
Tuition: 30,000 CAD
Fun Facts
Las Nubes Project
York University owns a remarkable ecological research and education center in Costa Rica called Las Nubes (The Clouds). Located in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica, this 320-hectare (790-acre) biological reserve serves as a living laboratory for students, researchers, and environmentalists alike. Las Nubes is renowned for its rich biodiversity, encompassing a range of ecosystems from cloud forests to tropical rainforests.
Space Engineering Program
YorkU is home to Canada’s only Space Engineering program. The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). Established in collaboration with the Lassonde School of Engineering, this cutting-edge program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the challenging field of aerospace engineering.
Largest Psychology Program
YorkU's graduate program in Psychology is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada, with seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.
6000 cups of coffee
One of the most popular Canadian coffee shops is Tim Horton’s, which sells donuts as well. York Keele campus alone has five “Timmies”, nicknamed Tim Hortons and about 6000 cups of coffee are sold at York every day.
The Glendon Campus
In the 1950s, York University's Glendon Campus had a humble yet historic beginning when the property was acquired from the University of Toronto (U of T) for the symbolic price of just $1. This landmark deal marked the establishment of York University.
Cold War Origins
York was built in the 1960s during the Cold War, and rumor has it that the university was built so far out from the city center (just outside the blast radius of nuclear weapons at the time) in the event of a nuclear attack on Toronto.
Academics
Graduation Rate: 64%
Retention Rate: 88%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 37:1
Admissions
Average SAT | 1170+ |
Average ACT | NA |
Average IELTS | 6.0 |
Average TOEFL | 80 |
College Board Code | 0894 |
Application Deadline | February |
Application Requirements
Academic Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Portfolio (Arts)
Rankings
York University is one of the top public universities in Toronto, Canada. It is ranked #353 in QS World University Rankings 2024 and #426 in Best Global Universities by US News.
Majors Available
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education (French) Education Educational Studies
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
Cities, Regions, Planning
Ecosystem Management (BES) with Fleming College
Environmental Arts and Justice
Environmental Science
Global Geography
Sustainable Environmental Management
Faculty of Health
Global Health (BA)
Global Health (BSc)
Health Policy, Management & Digital Health
Health Studies
Kinesiology & Health Science (BA)
Kinesiology & Health Science (BSc)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Anthropology
Business & Society
Business Economics
Children, Childhood and Youth
Classical Studies/Classics
Cognitive Science
Commerce
Communication & Media Studies
Creative Writing
Criminology
Disaster & Emergency Management
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
English & Professional Writing
Financial & Business Economics
French Studies
Gender & Women's Studies
German Studies
Global Political Studies
Health & Society
Hellenic Studies
History
Human Resources Management
Human Rights & Equity Studies
Humanities
Indigenous Studies
Information Technology (BA)
Interdisciplinary Social Science
International Development Studies
Italian Studies
Jewish Studies
Law & Society
Linguistics
Philosophy
Political Science
Portuguese & Luso-Brazilian Studies
Professional Writing
Public Administration
Religious Studies
Sexuality Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech and Language Sciences
Undeclared Major (Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies)
Urban Studies
Work & Labor Studies
Faculty of Science
Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Data Science (BA)
Data Science (BSc)
Environmental Biology
Mathematical Biology
Mathematics (BA)
Mathematics (BSc)
Mathematics for Education (BA)
Mathematics for Education (BSc)
Physics & Astronomy
Science, Technology and Society (BA)
Science, Technology and Society (BSc)
Statistics (BA)
Statistics (BSc)
Undecided Major (Faculty of Science)
Glendon
Biology / Biologie
Business Economics / Économie et commerce
Communications / Communications
Drama and Creative Arts / Théâtre et arts visuels
Economics / Science économique
English / Anglais
French Studies / Études françaises
History / Histoire
International Studies & Business Administration / Études internationales et administration des affaires
International Studies / Études internationales
Linguistics & Language Studies / Linguistique et sciences du langage
Mathematics / Mathématiques
Philosophy / Philosophie
Political Science / Science politique
Psychology / Psychologie (BA)
Psychology / Psychologie (BSc)
Sociology / Sociologie
Translation / Traduction
Undecided Major / Majeure non déterminée (BA) (Glendon)
Undecided Major / Majeure non déterminée (BSc) (Glendon)
Lassonde School of Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science (BA)
Computer Science (BSc)
Computer Security (BA)
Computer Security (BSc)
Digital Media (Lassonde School of Engineering)
Digital Technologies
Earth & Atmospheric Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering & International Development Studies
Geomatics Engineering
Information Technology (BCom)
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Space Engineering
Osgoode Hall Law School
Law - Juris Doctor
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
Cinema & Media Arts
Cinema & Media Arts - Media Arts
Cinema & Media Arts - Production
Cinema & Media Arts - Screenwriting
Dance
Design
Digital Media (School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design)
Integrative Arts
Music (BA)
Music (BFA)
Theatre (BA)
Theatre (BFA)
Visual Art - Art History
Visual Arts - Studio
Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business & Society
Business Economics
Commerce
Disaster & Emergency Management
Ecosystem Management (BES) with Fleming College
Financial & Business Economics
Human Resources Management
International Bachelor of Business Administration
International Development Studies
The Headmaster Student Experience
"Being at YorkU has been one of the best experiences! Even as an international student, being here has never made me feel out of place. The course curriculum is really good and faculties are well versed in their subjects and helpful. There are a lot of clubs, societies gym activities, and extracurriculars to participate in! Being here has provided me with ample opportunities."
Headmaster Student
Class of 2024
Famous Alumni
Sources
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“Right the Future.” York University. 28 July 2023. Web. 01 Aug. 2023.
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