Our world is facing unprecedented trials like never before, from climate change to a global pandemic, poverty to systemic inequality, and even widespread political polarization. An agent for positive change, York is leading among higher education institutions in addressing these challenges, now ranking in the Top 40 in the world for sustainability and making the world safer, healthier, more equitable and more prosperous – and, ultimately, a better place today and for future generations.

Each student’s career aspirations are as unique and diverse as they are. Through the many pathways enabled by the academic, research and development opportunities we offer, York is empowering aspiring changemakers with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to achieve their vast potential, pursue their career goals, and join our thriving alumni community of more than 370,000 and counting around the world as they use their York degree to create their own positive change.

From our Keele, Glendon and now Markham campuses, to our satellite locations across Ontario and abroad, York is an interconnected network unlike any other. An integrated ecosystem of contemporary learning, innovative research and unbounded collaboration, our campuses work together to create a York community that facilitates positive change on a large scale, providing students, faculty and the community alike with opportunities to immerse themselves in the diverse experiences and perspectives.

Environmental change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. As a community of changemakers, York University is championing initiatives and funding research that is making a positive impact on our environment.

Inequality has long been one of the core challenges of academia. Nowhere has this been more evident than in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or “STEM” disciplines. At York, we put our core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of everything we do. We know that the only way to create positive change in both the York community and around the globe is to make sure that everybody has a chance to contribute.

Managing our water resources is key to maximizing social wellbeing, economic welfare, and sustainable ecosystems. York has built a space for passionate individuals to come together in pursuit of a future where everyone has access to this essential part of life.

Now more than ever we understand the importance of creating a just world that sustains us all. York University is introducing the new Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change to create a greener, healthier, and more equitable tomorrow.

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into quarantine, small brick-and-mortar retailers were faced with the prospect of financial collapse. York University’s Schulich School of Business was able to help thousands of local businesses transition to online sales and develop a platform for future growth.

Wüléelham is a Lenape word that means “make good tracks.” Grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies, the Wüléelham courses, cohorts, and programs offered at York University engage participants in learning from Indigenous peoples’ experiences and perspectives to create a stronger and more equitable future for all.

Bees play a massive role within our ecosystems. Without them, our food chain would suffer. York University’s Faculty of Science is leading crucial research to help the bee population flourish.

The pandemic has taken a great toll on peoples physical and mental health. The Faculty of Health at York University is committed to empowering people to live longer, heathier, and happier lives through research that creates positive change for our students, our communities, and our world.

There is value and strength in diversity. In order for us to better serve our communities, we need to amplify all voices and create a space where everyone can contribute to improving our legal systems and access to justice. Osgoode Hall Law School at York University views law as so much more than a means to an end, but a journey that empowers everyone to have a meaningful impact in their community and in the world.

Art transcends boundaries. It brings people together and allows for diverse perspectives and voices to be heard. That’s why York University has been creating opportunities in the arts for over 50 years.