York University

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #212 Canada #16

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Institution Info

Founded: 1890
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 652 students
Faculty: 138
Endowment: $17.5M
Website: https://www.york.edu/

About

York University is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1890. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the leading universities in Canada. The university has approximately 652 students, an endowment of $17.5M, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300) and Top 20 Universities in Canada.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #333 · Ranked	42,40
THE	2026	THE #422 · Ranked	49,06
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #212 · Ranked	89,47

Research Output via OpenAlex

199

h-index

345,128

Citations

7,641

Publications

6,148

i10-index

3,61

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global B-Tier (World 101-300) Top 20 Universities in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is York University's global ranking?

York University is ranked #212 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #16 position.

When was York University founded?

York University was founded in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Canada.

How many students attend York University?

York University has a student body of approximately 652 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is York University's research output?

York University has produced 7,641 research publications with 345,128 total citations and an h-index of 199, according to OpenAlex data.

What is York University's endowment?

York University has an endowment of approximately $17.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.