🍁York University

Toronto, Canada

Canada's third-largest university, home to Osgoode Hall — one of Canada's leading law schools.

About York

York is home to Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada's largest and most established law schools, and the Schulich School of Business, regularly ranked among Canada's top business programmes. Its main Keele campus in Toronto is one of Canada's largest by student population.

Why students choose it

  • Osgoode Hall — one of Canada's leading law schools
  • Schulich School of Business, a top-ranked Canadian business school
  • Large, diverse Toronto campus

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 32

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

CA$40,000–CA$55,000/yr

high tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Toronto

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or York's financial aid office.

Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.

  • University international entrance scholarships: e.g. University of Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, UBC's International Major Entrance Scholarship — merit-based, automatically considered for eligible applicants at many universities.
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Federally funded, but for doctoral/research study, not undergraduate admission.

Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.

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Popular courses

Business (Schulich)

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Law (Osgoode Hall)

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Not required at Bachelor's entry — Law is typically a postgraduate JD here, entered via LSAT after completing a Bachelor's degree.

Film

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Kinesiology

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Environmental Studies

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years

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Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes)
Typical deadline
Rolling from October, with most competitive programmes closing mid-January
Note
High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

TOEFL: 80–90 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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York FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to York as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into York?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, York expects around AAB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for York's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on York's own admissions page before applying.

How much does York cost for international students?

International tuition at York typically falls in the CA$40,000–CA$55,000/yr range (high tier for Canada). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not York's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for York?

York follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on York's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for York?

Canada universities, including York, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is York known for?

Canada's third-largest university, home to Osgoode Hall — one of Canada's leading law schools. York is home to Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada's largest and most established law schools, and the Schulich School of Business, regularly ranked among Canada's top business programmes. Its main Keele campus in Toronto is one of Canada's largest by student population.

Can I apply to York with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — York accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against York and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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