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Partner with York University

Partnership Gateway

Your single point of entry to partner with York University

Why Partner with York University?

With over 50,000 students, Canada's third largest university is a diverse pool of future talent that is eager to make positive change and contribute to your organization. Our researchers and experts are contributing ground-breaking research that is adapting to an ever changing world. Our top-ranked business and law schools as well as our continuing education programs are equipping workers with in-demand skills that are making an immediate impact on organizations' needs.

Ways to partner

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Hire our students or graduates

Our exceptional students and graduates are ready to excel in co-op, work placements or job opportunities, bringing fresh, innovative solutions to your organization.

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Train your workforce

York University offers customized, accelerated professional programs to upskill and reskill your employees. Programs also cater to executives and professionals with legal, technological and management responsibilities in their jobs.

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Partner for research

By partnering with York, your organization will have the unique opportunity to address complex research questions, develop and test pioneering technologies, and implement innovative methodologies. This collaboration will not only drive technological advancements but also foster a culture of continuous improvement and discovery.

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Discover our spaces

At our Keele, Glendon and Markham campuses, we offer a diverse array of meeting, event and filming spaces tailored to suit both corproate and social gatherings. Enhance your experience with our exceptional dining options, comprehensive printing services, and bespoke branded promotional products. Partner with us to elevate your event and enjoy the unique advantages our university spaces provide.

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Support entrepreneurs

Join us in nurturing the next generation of innovators through our diverse entrepreneurship programs. Offer your expertise as a mentor, provide essential seed funding, or lend your insights by judging pitch competitions. Together, we can drive entrepreneurial success and foster ground-breaking ventures.

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Work with our students

Work with a classroom of students to help solve a business challenge, or be a guest lecturer in a class.

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Partner Engagement Gateway

Welcome to the Partner Engagement Gateway, your streamlined access point to collaborating with York University. Whether you're a multinational corporation, a small or medium-sized business, a non-profit organization, or a government entity, our Gateway offers you expedited access to our talented students, esteemed experts, innovative researchers, and state-of-the-art facilities. Partner with us to unlock unparalleled opportunities and drive success together.

How to partner with York


Step 1

Fill out the contact form below to start your partnership journey with York University.


Step 2

A member of our Partnership Engagement team will contact you within one business day to discuss your needs.


Step 3

You will be referred to the appropriate department within two business days, helping expedite a potential partnership.

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Partner Spotlight: Shopify

Shopify has partnered with York University to offer the Dev Degree, an accelerated work learning program that allows students to work on development teams at the company in parallel with their university studies.

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Partner Spotlight: TRCA

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and York University signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which highlights potential areas of collaboration and lays out a process for working together on specific projects and initiatives.

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