About York U

York University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic community of researchers, teachers, graduate and undergraduate students from over 155 countries.

With its 50th anniversary fast approaching in 2009, York University is now Canada's third largest university, world-renowned for attracting students who forge their own unique paths. That's because York offers an unparalleled academic experience. Our unique, interdisciplinary approach to learning allows students to study their subjects from many different angles simultaneously and allows them to combine majors in completely different fields. This approach expands the horizons of our students, providing them with a broad perspective of the world that opens up new ways of thinking. And our research tackles challenges by taking a uniquely interdisciplinary approach that results in real-world solutions.

York offers full and part-time graduate and undergraduate degree programs to over 50,000 students in 11 faculties. The Faculty of Graduate Studies is Ontario's second largest graduate school, offering both traditional and non-traditional interdisciplinary areas of study. Our Faculty of Arts is the largest in Canada. At the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, liberal arts students can complement their degree with professional studies courses and certificates. Glendon offers a unique bilingual educational experience. York's Faculty of Education offers students more teaching experience than any other education program in Ontario. The Faculty of Environmental Studies is celebrated for the best individualized, interdisciplinary masters program in the world. The Faculty of Fine Arts is the only one of its kind in Ontario and one of the most renowned in North America. Our new Faculty of Health is a centre of innovation, compassion and impact in health studies. York's Faculty of Science and Engineering is one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutions. Osgoode Hall Law School, Canada's largest law school, is also among the most respected. The Schulich School of Business is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world. York University Libraries are active participants in pilot projects, consortia initiatives and collaborative endeavors to place York University Libraries on the leading edge in supporting our researchers and students.
The York U Difference

York is a different kind of university. Based on a foundation of interdisciplinary thinking, both students and faculty are encouraged to push the frontiers of change.

Using techniques like team-teaching and team-researching, York's interdisciplinary approach brings together experts from different fields to look at real-world issues from every possible angle. The result is a more complete learning experience that produces ground-breaking, relevant results. It enables visionary research of local, national and international significance; and above all, it challenges us all to take a broader look at the world.