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 $2,000 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.
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.
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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
5 reasons why I chose York as an international and mature student
Benefits of York for international and mature students
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 Applicants
Congratulations on your admission to York University for Fall 2025! Join York International on April 3 for a live webinar designed to help you take the next steps in your journey. Led by a licensed immigration specialist, this session provides an overview of the study permit application process, introduces the services available to support you and guides you through next steps like accepting your offer and paying your deposit.
Apply Now: 4-Year Housing Guarantee
Direct-entry international students (applying from high school) starting at York University in Fall 2025 will receive a 4-year on-campus housing guarantee. We’re ready to welcome you to your new home!
International Entrance Scholarships: Fall 2025
When you apply to York University as an International Student for Fall 2025, you’ll automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500!
Questions about Immigrating to Toronto?
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 2025, visit our Study Permit FAQ website.
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
Celebrating our International Scholarship Recipients
Meet a international scholars honoured with some of York University's most prestigious renewable awards for international students in 2024.
International Students Share Their Journey to York
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Connect with an admissions representative from your region
China
Rachel Luo
Regional Recruitment Manager, China
Email: askinternational@yorku.ca
www.yorku.org.cn (中文) or www.yorku.ca (English)
Other Regions
You are welcome to reach out with your international admission and application inquiries at:
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