The late 1950s - the time of our founding - was an exciting period in the history of higher education in Canada. More students were going to university than ever before. In fact, enrolment was expected to double by the following decade - an unprecedented amount of growth. Students were enrolling in record numbers because they were witnessing the link between postsecondary education and scientific and economic advances. Some would argue that the launching of Sputnik 1, the Soviet space satellite, prompted this realization, symbolizing Cold War competition in advancing science and technology. It was a catalyst for change, and from it stemmed a great wave of planning for university expansion and growth. Since most universities were reticent to expand, the only alternative was to create more universities - and hence the birth of York University. We are frequently referred to as the first of this new crop.
York University is known for championing new ways of thinking in undergraduate programs that drive teaching and research excellence. Bachelor's degrees are offered in the following programs:
York's 53,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Ranked #441-450 in the QS World University Rankings, York University students receive meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers as a result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world's most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university - our 11 faculties and 25 research centers have partnerships with 280 leading universities worldwide.
York U's fully bilingual Glendon campus is home to Southern Ontario's Center for Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. Its 2,700 students study at least two languages and almost 30% of the campus population studies three or more.
There's more to university success than classes, labs and lectures. Attending university is your time to explore and grow personally, intellectually and spiritually. Ambrose offes you the opportunity to define yourself and your future path in life. No matter your interests, you'll find a way to get involved at Ambrose. Student clubs and chapel services, leadership opportunities and sport, help you find your place in university life. In addition, our residence and student development services are here to support you along the way. As an Ambrose student, you'll be a part of this community that truly cares about who you are and what you are capable of achieving.
Today, we are Canada's third largest interdisciplinary research and teaching institution. We have 25 interdisciplinary and collaborative research centres, with strengths in vision and space sciences, history and refugee studies, health, the environment, climate change, sustainability and digital media. We have ten faculties offering more than 5,000 courses, and more than three-million people visit our libraries annually. Our intellectual, cultural and social life at York is one of the richest in Canada, with more than 300 student clubs and organizations. Our family of more than 300,000 alumni spans the globe, redefining leadership in business, fine arts, public policy, law, science, education, history, criminology, environmental sciences, psychology - and the list goes on. York has established its reputation worldwide with 200+ partnerships with international universities, attracting international students with roots tracing back to 178 countries. Our distinctive and collaborative approach prepares students for the future and brings fresh insights and solutions to realworld challenges.