One of Canada's largest universities, known for its interdisciplinary approach, strong professional programs and commitment to social justice and accessibility.
York University is a large, public, research-intensive university in Toronto that has welcomed students since 1959. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across 11 Faculties, from the liberal arts and sciences to business, law, education, engineering and the performing arts.
York is recognized for its interdisciplinary teaching, its experiential education opportunities and its focus on community engagement and equity. Students can pair classroom learning with co-ops, internships and community-based projects.
With a large and diverse student body and a growing international profile, York offers the resources of a big university while still giving students many ways to find their community on campus.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
York offers a range of entrance and in-course bursaries and scholarships, including need-based awards to help students manage the cost of study.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on York University’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with York University.
Applications to York University go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
Applicants usually need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with six 4U/M courses, including English, and program-specific prerequisites. Some programs also require supplementary applications, auditions or portfolios.
Ontario high school students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using the 101 application, and other applicants use the 105 application.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with York University and OUAC.
York's main Keele Campus sits in the northwest part of Toronto, with green space, modern facilities and a subway station right on campus that connects students to downtown. Toronto offers students a vibrant cultural scene, a major job market and a diverse, multicultural setting.
York has a lively campus community with hundreds of clubs, student organizations and cultural events. Students can get involved through residence life, student government, volunteering and arts and athletics programs.
The York Lions compete in a range of varsity sports, supported by modern athletic and recreation facilities on the Keele Campus.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.