International Students

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 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 ��ϸ��, 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 . For next steps, visit the Admitted Student website.

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

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.

Apply Now: 4-Year Housing Guarantee

Direct-entry international students (applying from high school) starting at ��ϸ�� in Fall 2025 will receive a . We’re ready to welcome you to your new home!

International Entrance Scholarships: Winter 2026

When you apply to ��ϸ�� as an International Student for Winter 2026, 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!

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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 website to learn all about applying for a study permit for the first time.

To learn more about what’s new in 2025, website.

Celebrating our International Scholarship Recipients

Meet a international scholars honoured with some of ��ϸ��'s most prestigious renewable awards for international students in 2024.

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