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19 Facts About York University

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York University, known as YorkU or simply YU, is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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York University was established in 1959 as a non-denominational institution by the York University Act, which received royal assent in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on 26 March of that year.

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Several of York University's programs have gained notable recognition both nationally and internationally.

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York University was established in 1959 as a non-denominational institution by the York University Act, which received Royal Assent in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on 26 March of that year.

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At the time, York University was envisaged as a feeder campus to U of T, until Ross's powerful vision led it to become a completely separate institution.

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York University has over 120 undergraduate programs with 17 degree types and offers over 170 degree options.

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The 2023 QS World York University Rankings ranked the university 456th in the world, and sixteenth in Canada.

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York University ranked 14th Globally and fourth in Canada in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for Climate Action.

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The 2019 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities ranked the university 488th in the world, and 19th in Canada, whereas the York University Ranking by Academic Performance placed the university 488th in the world, and 19th in Canada.

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York University has been featured in rankings that evaluates the employment prospects of its graduates.

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York University is home to the oldest and largest environmental studies faculty in Canada.

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York University has a joint Bachelor of Design program with Sheridan College.

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Keele campus is host to a satellite facility of Seneca College, and York University offers a number of joint programs with Seneca College.

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Keele Campus is the main campus of York University and is located in northern Toronto bordering York Region.

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In 2018, York University announced a proposal to construct a third campus in the city of Markham.

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York University has several athletic facilities, some of which are used for major tournaments.

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In 2014 the York Lions won four banners: the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men's national track and field championship, the Ontario University Athletics women's provincial tennis championship and both the OUA and CIS men's soccer titles.

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York University will be hosting the 2015 CIS Men's Soccer Championships at York University Stadium November, 2015.

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York University has a history of faculty and teaching assistant strikes.

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