About
York University, also known as YorkU or simply YU, is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, and it has approximately 53,500 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 375,000 alumni worldwide. It has 11 faculties, including the Lassonde School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School, Glendon College, and 32...
York University, also known as YorkU or simply YU, is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, and it has approximately 53,500 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 375,000 alumni worldwide. It has 11 faculties, including the Lassonde School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, Osgoode Hall Law School, Glendon College, and 32 research centres.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 514 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 16 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 53,974
- Staff
- 5,454
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 155 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =182 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 188 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 242 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =243 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =257 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 334 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 368 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =379 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 454 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =482 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =575 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =579 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 622 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =734 | 52.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,241 | 52.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of York University?
York University's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =514.
When was York University founded?
York University was founded in 1959.
What are the top subjects at York University?
Top subjects at York University include: Economics & Econometrics, Psychiatry/Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Space Science, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health.
Where is York University located?
York University is located in Toronto, Canada.