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York University

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Overview

Founded in 1959, the York University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Toronto (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario, York University (YU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. York University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. YU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

York University's Control Typepublic

Entity

York University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

York University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

York University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym YU
Founded 1959
Motto Tentanda via
The way must be tried
Colours Red and white
Mascot Lion
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official York University general video presentation.

University Location

Address 4700 Keele Street
Toronto
M3J 1P3 Ontario
Canada
York University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
York University Phone Number +1 (416) 736 5002
York University Fax Number +1 (416) 736 5913

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following York University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify York University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This York University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at York University.

York University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic York University's admission information.

York University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


York University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has York University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

York University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


York University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

York University has more than 12300 international students.

York University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for York University.

York University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

York University has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


York University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


York University's Control Type Control Type

York University is a public higher education institution.


York University's Entity Type Entity Type

York University is a non-profit higher education institution.


York University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


York University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

York University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of York University's main facilities:


York University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit York University's Library


York University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


York University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of York University's main services:


York University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

York University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

York University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


York University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

York University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


York University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

York University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities of Ontario


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important York University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important York University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the York University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some York University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

York University's Facebook page York University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

York University's X (formerly Twitter) page York University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

York University's YouTube channel York University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

York University's Instagram page York University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

York University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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