Join a Diverse and Connected Community
York University is home to 9,600+ international students from 178 countries. Our vibrant academic community in an eclectic city brings together people from all backgrounds, fostering creativity and fresh perspectives.
We value diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice has a place at the table. Together, we are working to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
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Did You Know?
Largest telescope on a Canadian campus
York is home to one of Canada's first space engineering programs. In addition, York professors have contributed to James Webb telescope in 2021 and discovered it snowed on Mars.
800+ startups created at York have generated $205+ million in sales
York startups have also created 1,300+ jobs and obtained $110+ million in investments.
First Canadian university to offer programs in:
Environmental Studies, Woman’s Studies, Disaster & Emergency Management (BA, MA), and Global Health.
Study at one of three campuses in Toronto
York University has a network of campuses offering a range of opportunities to immerse yourself in the diverse experiences and perspectives that are shaping our world.
Campus facilities offer students, faculty and the community at large multiple opportunities to engage and benefit from the innovative research and programming in a fluid and flexible manner. Extensive collaboration and mobility between the campuses creates an integrated, dynamic York community.
With three core campuses and a series of satellite locations both within Ontario and abroad, York University is facilitating and creating positive change on a large scale.
KEELE CAMPUS
Keele Campus is a vibrant hub for over 52,000 students, faculty, staff, and the community, fostering positive change and embracing diversity.
Located in the GTA, it features ten Faculties, cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and a wealth of opportunities for education, personal growth, and positive action, making it a dynamic meeting place for various micro-communities.
GLENDON CAMPUS
Located in midtown Toronto, Glendon Campus offers a warm and intimate campus environment with a focus on bilingual and trilingual programming, reflecting Canada's diversity. Small classes and flexible learning paths foster a strong sense of community, while its international network provides a platform for global impact.
Glendon is dedicated to creating powerful connections through academics, research and scholarship, driving positive change.
MARKHAM CAMPUS
The Markham Campus, nestled in a diverse urban community, will center its academic programs and research around technology and entrepreneurship, driving innovation across all domains.
Departing from traditional university norms, it will serve as a dynamic hub where students engage directly with employers, startups, and community partners, fostering collaboration. The campus's flexible design will facilitate interdisciplinary interaction, encouraging diverse individuals to come together for positive change.