York University excels in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, with AMPD's Performing Arts ranking third in Canada and in the global Top 100

The 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject has placed York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) among the top 100 globally and third in Canada for Performing Arts. This year's rankings evaluated close to 2,000 universities across 55 academic disciplines. York University jumped 20 spots in rankings and saw its highest-ever number […]

AMPD Researchers receive new funding for transformative social impact research

York University researchers have received $5.7M in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Insight Grants competition supporting 34 projects across the university, including four led by AMPD researchers.

Integrative Arts Inaugural Student Showcase Emphasizes Interdisciplinarity of the Program

On April 6, 2024, the Integrative Arts program held its inaugural showcase, titled “Into the Kaleidoscope,” at the 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media & Education in downtown Toronto. The event featured an array of works by Integrative Arts students as well as students from various programs within the School of the Arts, Media, […]

Justice Fund announced gift to AMPD for Black, Indigenous students’ arts education

A $100,000 donation from the Justice Fund will provide financial support for 14 Black and Indigenous students to attend York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

AMPD Launches New Virtual Tour

Prospective students worldwide can now experience AMPD 24/7, 365. The School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) has unveiled a new virtual tour resource to showcase its 300,000-square-feet worth of facilities, share student stories and highlight experiential education opportunities. The AMPD Virtual Tour allows visitors to view state-of-the-art facilities associated with different departments […]

Eight new faces joined the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

The York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) welcomes eight new faculty members this fall.

'Chimeric Spaces' virtual exhibition at Art Gate VR