Take the first step on your journey as an international student in Canada.
York University welcomes applications from Vietnamese students, joining a strong community of over 10,000 international students: a community of present and future change-makers like you, ready to make the world yours.
Top 40 in the World
York University named as one of the world’s leading universities in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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, 2021
Boost your career
90.4% of Ontario university graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation
MCU graduate survey results (2022)
Career-focused Learning
We offer an extraordinary array of hands-on experiences from internships, co-ops and global learning, to on-campus work/study opportunities, networking, capstone courses and more. Our richly varied learning opportunities connect your coursework to the workplace, equipping you with professional skills and real-world experience to succeed after you graduate.
Experience Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Theresa Nguyen
Interdisciplinary engineer and artist BEng ’20,
Lassonde School of Engineering BA ’20,
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Theresa is an engineer and an artist striving for a positive impact in the socio-cultural and environmental climate. She is currently working on large-scale solutions related to climate change and restoration as a mechanical engineer at Running Tide Technologies. She was a long-time standing member of the board of directors and conference co-chair at Model City Hall, a non-profit organization designed to stimulate civic engagement among youth in varying socio-economic communities.
A Global and Connected Community
55,000+
students from 172 countries
370,000+
global alumni
300+
partnerships in 70+ countries
76
Industry collaborations last year
International Students Share Their Journey to York
Resources and Supports
York International
Our caring and experienced international student support team has resources from pre-arrival to immigration advising, to help you feel confident, prepared and safe. York International will start to help you before you arrive in Canada and continue throughout your studies. From our comprehensive quarantine program to webinars on how to get ready for Canada to ways to connect with other international students, we’ve got programs, events and supports to help international students succeed and thrive at York!
Immigration Questions?
To make the immigration process as smooth as possible, we help you with everything from knowing what documentation to get from the Canadian embassy, to understanding the Canadian immigration system, entry visas, study permits, taxes and more.
"Get to Know Us" Webinars
Learn about life as an international student before you join us, with virtual information sessions led by a multilingual team of students.
Our Programs
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Here are all the programs York has to offer.
Scholarships & Bursaries
We look forward to celebrating your achievements and supporting your success as you invest in a university education. At York we offer a variety of financial support for Vietnamese students to recognize your accomplishments in all forms, including your leadership, determination and resilience.
Featured Scholarships
Tentanda Via Award
45 domestic awards valued at $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)
15 international awards valued at $120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years)
Capturing the enduring spirit of York's motto, the Tentanda Via Award recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming significant personal barriers in the pursuit of a university education and changemakers who are committed to progressive and sustainable development issues.
Learn MorePresident's International Scholarship of Excellence
20 international awards valued at $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)
The President's International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. Recipients will represent a variety of regions around the world and will be referred to as 'President's International Scholars'.
Learn MoreYork Automatic Entrance Scholarship
Our entrance scholarships are available to domestic high school applicants admitted to a direct entry undergraduate program. This entrance scholarship is automatically applied, renewable at each year level, and can be regained when you recover the minimum required GPA. Recipients of this scholarship who elect to participate in an exchange program in years 2, 3 or 4 will also receive the York University Study Abroad Award, valued at $1,500.
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