Choose 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.
Join us online to learn more!
We offer weekly information sessions for international students considering studying at York University. Join us for an online presentation to learn about our programs, admission requirements and planning your next steps. All of your questions are welcome!
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.
Have you been admitted to York? Sign up to connect 1-on-1 with a current international student ambassador!
Considering applying to York? Learn more by attending a webinar.
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
5 reasons why I chose York as an international and mature student
Benefits of York for international and mature students
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.
International Students Share Their Journey to York
Ready to Get Started?
View information for prospective international students.
Connect with an admissions representative from your region
China
Cecilia Cheng (on leave)
Regional Recruitment Manager, China
Email: askinternational@yorku.ca
www.yorku.org.cn (中文) or www.yorku.ca (English)
General Inquires
You are welcome to reach out with your international admission and application inquiries at:
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