York University
- Canada
- Founded 1959
Overview
York University is a public research university based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's third-largest university, with approximately 53,500 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and over 375,000 alumni worldwide.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1959Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | TorontoSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 53,974 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 10,709 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | yorku.ca (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Rachel McAdams (opens in a new tab)Canadian actress (born 1978)
- Sasha Clements (opens in a new tab)Canadian actress (born 1990)
- Andrus Ansip (opens in a new tab)Estonian chemist and politician (born 1956)
- Malin Akerman (opens in a new tab)Swedish actress (born 1978)
- Katheryn Winnick (opens in a new tab)Canadian film and television actress
- Rick Moranis (opens in a new tab)Canadian actor, comedian and musician (born 1953)
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