York University

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Profil

York University is Canada’s third largest university, and it attracts some of Canada’s – and the world’s – best and brightest students, from more than 155 countries. York U’s faculty is celebrated for its research and teaching excellence, and is committed to expanding the horizons of its students by offering them broad perspectives that help to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York U’s unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that continues to set the institution apart.

Founded in 1959, and located in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest and most multicultural cities, York U boasts two city campuses: Keele and Glendon (York U’s bilingual campus), which together span more than 550 acres. York U is fully engaged with its surrounding communities and is making a considerable impact through experiential learning and research.

York U offers more than 150 full- and part-time undergraduate programs and in excess of 50 graduate degree programs to 55,000 students through 11 faculties. York U is home to the Schulich School of Business, with one of the top-ranked MBA programs worldwide. Osgoode Hall Law School, Canada’s pre-eminent law school, is another one of York U’s professional schools and is the largest and oldest common-law law school in the country. York U is also home to the new Lassonde School of Engineering, which empowers its students to solve problems by creating solutions that reflect social, environmental and economical awareness. Lassonde is proud to offer Canada’s only Space Engineering program. York U is recognized for its leadership in liberal arts, business, law, environmental studies, education and fine arts, and has one of the largest graduate schools in Ontario, educating more than 6,000 graduate students in master’s, doctoral and professional programs.

York U has 28 research centres where researchers break down traditional academic boundaries and pursue projects with a particular emphasis on collaboration across disciplines. Researchers at York U engage colleagues at other institutions, at non-governmental organizations, across industries and within community groups (at the local, national and international levels) to ensure their approach is relevant to, and has impact on, the world at large.

At York U, student experience is a priority both inside and outside the classroom. With more than 280 partnerships with international universities, York U encourages students to study abroad for a semester to enrich their academic experience and global outlook. With more than 250,000 alumni around the world, York U graduates come away thinking bigger, broader and more globally, infused with a desire and willingness to contribute to society. Some of the university’s famous alumni include astronaut Steve MacLean, politician John Tory, and actor Rachel McAdams.

Frais de scolarité

Canadian student fees 2011-12 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $5,344 - $5,448
Graduate tuition fees: $3,190

International student fees 2011-12 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $16,160 - $16,264
Graduate tuition fees: $7,515

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Inscriptions

2011 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 42,000
Full-time (graduates): 3,950
Part-time (undergraduates): 7,100
Part-time (graduates): 2,000

* Source: Council of Ontario Universities