International Students

Join an International Community at York

Take the first step on your journey as an international student in Canada.

Join a welcoming community of over 10,000 international students at York: a community of present and future change-makers like you, ready to make the world yours.

Study Permits & Provincial Attestation Letters

Recently, the Government of Canada announced that international students are required to submit an attestation letter as part of their study permit application. After you accept an offer of admission to York University, your provincial attestation letter (PAL) will be issued following receipt of your $1500 acceptance deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to your tuition fees: it is not an additional fee. You will be notified by email when your PAL is available in MyFile. For next steps, visit the Admitted Student website

Waiting on the status of your PAL? Complete a PAL Request Form and an international advisor will follow up with you.

Study Permit FAQs

Support from the Start

With students from 175+ countries studying at York's campuses, you’ll interact with students from around the world in your classes, in residence and in student clubs and activities. We’ll help you find your place and feel at home here in Toronto, Canada.

We welcome your application, no matter where you are applying from or what your citizenship or country of residence is. We are familiar with education systems across the world and provide a variety of customized supports for international students, from application to graduation. 

Join us for Virtual International Open House

A Place to Call Home

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Canada: Best Country in the World

Canada was voted the best country in the world and #1 in quality of life (Best Countries Report, 2021)

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200+ Languages Spoken

50% of Toronto's population was born outside of Canada and over 200 languages are spoken.

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Toronto: #1 Safest City

Ranked the safest city in North America by The Economist, 2024

5 reasons why I chose York as an international and mature student

Benefits of York for international and mature students

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Global Peer Program

The Global Peer Program (GPP) supports newly admitted and deferred students during their transition to life at York University and in Toronto by connecting them with upper-year students called Peer Mentors. Our caring and experienced international student support team will help you feel confident, excited and prepared for university. The Global Peer Program offers small group and one-on-one opportunities to get your questions answered every month.  

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Immigration Questions?

To make the immigration process as smooth as possible, we help you with tips to submit a strong study permit application, pre-arrival immigration guidance and advising resource to help you understand international student rights and responsibilities in Canada.  . Visit our Immigration Application Resources website to learn all about applying for a study permit for the first time.  

To learn more about what’s new in 2024, visit our Study Permit FAQ website. 

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Pre-Arrival Webinars

Our pre-arrival webinars are here to help you prepare for life at York University and in Canada. These sessions focus on key information that incoming international students need to know about, like classes, immigration, campus services, and more. These webinars will provide tips for success and take you on a virtual journey through campus and beyond

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International Students Share Their Journey to York

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Ready to Get Started?

View information for prospective international students.


Connect with an admissions representative from your region


India

Anushree Sanjay Patil
Regional Recruitment Manager, India

E-mail: india@yorku.ca


Africa

Bisi Alawode
Regional Recruitment Manager, Africa

Email: segun@yorku.ca


China

Rachel Luo
Regional Recruitment Manager, China

Email: askinternational@yorku.ca
www.yorku.org.cn (中文) or www.yorku.ca (English)

Connect with Cecilia

Middle East & Turkey

Sunera Ali
Regional Recruitment Manager, Middle East

Connect with Sunera

Latin America & Western U.S.

Ruby Boutilier
International Recruitment Officer

Connect with Ruby

Caribbean & Eastern U.S.

Juanita Muwanga
International Recruitment Officer

Connect with Juanita

Southeast Asia

Shuchita Husain
International Recruitment Officer

Connect with Shuchita

Other Regions

You are welcome to reach out with your international admission and application inquiries at: 

askinternational@yorku.ca

Upcoming Events

Lassonde School of Engineering
Lassonde School of Engineering – On-Campus Tours (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join our student ambassadors, as they give you a tour of our teaching, research & prototyping spaces, and share their Lassonde experiences.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Cinema & Media Arts
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a current Cinema & Media Arts student as we take your through our world class film facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Music
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.
Join us as we take you through our world-class music facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Dance
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Join a current Dance student as we take you through our world-class dance facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Digital Media
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join a current Digital Media student as we take you through our world-class digital media facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Visual Arts and Art History
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join an AMPD Student Ambassador as we take you through our world-class Visual Arts and Art History facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Design
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join a current Design student as we take you through our world-class design facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Theatre
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join a current Theatre student as we take you through our world-class theatre facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Cinema & Media Arts
Mon, Nov 25, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a current Cinema & Media Arts student as we take your through our world class film facilities!
Markham Campus: Building the foundation for the future you want
Mon, Nov 25, 2024 4:30 - 5 p.m.
Learn how you can be part of the positive change at York's new Markham Campus. Discover brand new programs revolving around the core themes
International Students Admission & Scholarships Information Session
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 8 - 8:30 a.m.

Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more!

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Design
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join a current Design student as we take you through our world-class design facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Visual Arts and Art History
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join an AMPD Student Ambassador as we take you through our world-class Visual Arts and Art History facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Theatre
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.
Join a current Theatre student as we take you through our world-class theatre facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Dance
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 1 - 2 p.m.
Join a current Dance student as we take you through our world-class dance facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Music
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join us as we take you through our world-class music facilities!
Faculty of Health
Pathways to Medical and Professional School Info Session
Wed, Nov 27, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.

Many health careers such as medicine, physiotherapy, dentist, optometrist, psychologist, lawyer, and more require further study such as professional school, graduate studies, and additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's. Join us to learn about the pathway from a Bachelor in one of the six programs in the Faculty of Health (Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, and Psychology) to the health career you have been planning for.

Faculty of Science
Medical, Dental, and Professional School Preparation with York Science: Alumni Panel
Thu, Nov 28, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.

If your goal after graduation is medical school, dental school, or pharmacy school, this is the perfect session for you. Join us to meet our York Science alumni who are currently studying in professional schools and learn about how they prepared during their undergraduate studies and got admitted into professional schools. You will also get a chance to ask your questions and network with our alumni.

Lassonde School of Engineering
Lassonde School of Engineering – On-Campus Tours (Fall 2024 - Summer 2025)
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join our student ambassadors, as they give you a tour of our teaching, research & prototyping spaces, and share their Lassonde experiences.
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Cinema & Media Arts
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a current Cinema & Media Arts student as we take your through our world class film facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Music
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.
Join us as we take you through our world-class music facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Dance
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Join a current Dance student as we take you through our world-class dance facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Digital Media
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join a current Digital Media student as we take you through our world-class digital media facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Visual Arts and Art History
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join an AMPD Student Ambassador as we take you through our world-class Visual Arts and Art History facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Design
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join a current Design student as we take you through our world-class design facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Theatre
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Join a current Theatre student as we take you through our world-class theatre facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Cinema & Media Arts
Mon, Dec 2, 2024 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a current Cinema & Media Arts student as we take your through our world class film facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Design
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join a current Design student as we take you through our world-class design facilities!
School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
TOUR: Department of Visual Arts and Art History
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 2 - 3 p.m.
Join an AMPD Student Ambassador as we take you through our world-class Visual Arts and Art History facilities!
Faculty of Science
All About Science, Technology, and Society
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.

Are you considering the Science, Technology and Society program? Join the Faculty of Science for this info session and learn about program offering, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, research opportunities, co-op and internship placements and more!

International Students Admission & Scholarships Information Session
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 8 - 8:30 p.m.

Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more!

Markham Campus Family & Friends: Supporting Success
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 12 - 12:30 p.m.
This session will provide parents and guardians insights on exploring the newest industry-driven university programs at the Markham Campus.
Schulich School of Business
Schulich BBA Supp App: Tips for Success
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Join Schulich's Admissions team as we discuss the supplementary application for the BBA program.

Faculty of Science
All About Physics and Astronomy
Thu, Dec 5, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.

Are you interested in studying Astronomy, Biophysics or Physics?

School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
AMPD Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar
Mon, Dec 9, 2024 4 - 5 p.m.
Join us for a brief presentation explaining next steps for applicants and ask questions about the evaluation process to our recruitment officers and current students.
Faculty of Science
Science Co-op
Tue, Dec 10, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.
Are you interested in gaining practical hands-on experience as you study?
International Students Admission & Scholarships Information Session
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more!

Schulich School of Business
Schulich BBA: Admissions & Program Experience
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Join us to learn more all about the Schulich BBA program!

Faculty of Health
Health Programs Drop In Q&A
Wed, Dec 11, 2024 4 - 5 p.m.

Do you have questions about a program in the Faculty of Health?  We have answers!  Join us for a drop in Q&A to ask your questions about the Global Health, Health Studies, Kinesiology and Health Science, Neuroscience, Nursing, or Psychology programs.

Faculty of Science
Science Scolarships: York Science Scholars Awards (YSSA) and Helen Freedhoff First Year Award
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 6 - 7 p.m.

This session will highlight the $10,000 York Science Scholars Award (YSSA) and Helen Freedhoff First-Year Award and how to apply for. These awards consist of a $5,000 entrance scholarship and a guaranteed summer research position with $5,000 upon completion. After the session, you will hear from past YSSA winners about their experience.

Schulich School of Business
Schulich BBA: Q&A Drop-In
Wed, Dec 18, 2024 3 - 3:30 p.m.

Drop-in anytime to ask your questions about the Schulich BBA, the supplementary application, admission requirements or life at Schulich.

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