York University is a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic community of researchers, teachers, graduate and undergraduate students from over 155 countries.
York University is now Canada's third largest university, world-renowned for attracting students who forge their own unique paths. York offers full and part-time graduate and undergraduate degree programs to over 50,000 students in 11 faculties. The Faculty of Graduate Studies is Ontario's second largest graduate school, offering both traditional and non-traditional interdisciplinary areas of study. Our Faculty of Arts is the largest in Canada. At the Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, liberal arts students can complement their degree with professional studies courses and certificates. Glendon offers a unique bilingual educational experience. York's Faculty of Education offers students more teaching experience than any other education program in Ontario. The Faculty of Environmental Studies is celebrated for the best individualized, interdisciplinary masters program in the world. The Faculty of Fine Arts is the only one of its kind in Ontario and one of the most renowned in North America. Our new Faculty of Health is a centre of innovation, compassion and impact in health studies. York's Faculty of Science and Engineering is one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutions. Osgoode Hall Law School, Canada's largest law school, is also among the most respected. The Schulich School of Business is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world. York University Libraries are active participants in pilot projects, consortia initiatives and collaborative endeavors to place York University Libraries on the leading edge in supporting our researchers and students.
The costs (2008-2009):
Full-time tuition for most non-professionalprograms (5 courses) + compulsory supplementary fees: $5,524
Bachelor of Design: $7,759
Schulich School of Business: $6,072
Information Technology; Bachelor of Administrative Studies: $6,008
Computer Science; Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering: $6,020
Textbooks and supplies: $1,000 - $1,500
Residence (double room): $4,088
Meal plan (mandatory if living in residence): $2,000, $2,500 or $3,000
Personal expenses: $3,064
Health & Dental Care: $190
Financial Aid Information:
York Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
For Canadian high-school students
Awarded automatically based on academic performance
Awarded through an application process
For Canadian College & University transfer and mature students
Awarded automatically based on academic performance
Awarded through an application process
For International students
Awarded automatically based on academic performance
Awarded through an application process
Government funding
For Canadian Students
Ontario Student Assistance Program
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship
Other provinces' student assistance programs
External scholarships and awards
For American Students
American citizens and permanent residents studying in an undergraduate or graduate program at York can apply for loans through the U.S. Government. It is possible to transfer your FAFSA loans to assist you when studying at York. York's FAFSA code is G07679.
Work/Study, Service Bursary & Research@York programs
Part-time, on-campus employment. Hourly rates vary between $8 to $15 depending on the nature of the job. Examples include department and faculty office assistants, research and lab assistants, lab and gallery monitors, and equipment setup crew positions.
