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.
A Place to Call Home
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)
200+ Languages Spoken
50% of Toronto's population was born outside of Canada and over 200 languages are spoken.
Toronto: #1 Safest City
Ranked the safest city in North America by The Economist, 2024
175+ Countries Study at York
Meet students from around the world on York’s campuses
Support from the Start
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 from application to graduation.
Pathway to Permanent Residence
Are you an international Francophone student interested in York? The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) is an initiative by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support French-speaking international students with a Pathway to Permanent Residence.
Next Steps for International Students
Study permits and provincial attestation letters
Waiting on the status of your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)? Complete a PAL Request Form and an international advisor will follow up with you.
International Students Share Their Journey to York
Giang, a psychology student from Vietnam, shares her experience moving to Canada and how she stays connected to her culture while at studying and working at York.
From Singapore to Toronto, Ira has been able to explore her passion for dance and other student clubs while applying a unique global lens to her studies.
Nayan, an international student form India, shares how he combines his interests and passions with his studies at York.
Go Beyond The Classroom
What to pack for university: A parent's practical checklist for international students
Not sure what to pack for university? This checklist will help you decide what to bring from home, what to buy after arriving in Canada and what not to forget.
Connect with our recruiters
Onshore Canada and Sub Saharan Africa
Mercy Omenye
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: momenye@yorku.ca
USA, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Oceania
Shuchita Husain
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: shhusain@yorku.ca
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