Welcome to the overview of York University's Budgets and Asset Management (BAM). On this page you'll find helpful, transparent, accessible and up-to-date information about the University’s current budget and assumptions.
York University is continuing with a five-year planning horizon for its operating budget in 2026-27, reflecting a strategic shift toward longer-term financial sustainability and alignment with institutional priorities. The five-year budget framework was approved by the Board of Governors.
The bar chart visually compares budgeted operating revenues and expenses over six years including theactual results of 2025-26 and the budgeted revenues and expenses in the five-year period of 2026-27through 2030-31. It shows that while both revenues and expenses are projected to rise, expenses exceedrevenues at the start of the five-year period, indicating a structural budget gap that is being addressed andbegins to offer financial sustainability in the third year and beyond.
This chart breaks down the university's actual and budgeted revenue sources from 2025-26 to 2030-31.Student fees emerge as the largest revenue contributor, followed by government operating grants. Theconsistent pattern across years suggests stable revenue streams. Notably, investment revenue drops from 2%to 1.4% of total revenues over the period due to declining cash reserves while student fees and governmentgrants increase by 1.4% (92.3% to 93.7%) of total revenues between 2025-26 and 2030-31.
Presented here are the projected capital expenditures across various categories from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
The table details allocations for major projects, academic and support services, and ancillary services.Importantly, each new major capital project will require a full business case and separate formal boardapproval, ensuring oversight and strategic alignment with University priorities.
This summary highlights university fund approvals and their projected expenditures over five years, showing budget allocations for facultysupport, research, student services, institutional support, capital projects, and technology investments
