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CAD 37281

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 140

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Expand your understanding of world cultures and the diversity of human experience.

Our program devotes particular attention to the ways in which peoples from various times and places have expressed cultural values, practices, and ideas of a philosophical, religious, moral, political and aesthetic nature. Our courses foster a critical approach to reading and research that, in helping students learn to identify and question preconceived assumptions and values, allows them to engage with and appreciate the interrelationships between diverse value systems. In turn, students develop a critical understanding of the human and of human community.

Our graduates have pursued careers in teaching, law, journalism, creative writing, editing, publishing, digital media and much more.

Our core program offers a wide array of courses across a variety of humanities disciplines. Students can focus their degree by specializing in one of our four streams: Power, Diaspora, Race; Arts, Material and Popular Cultures; Digital, Technological, Natural Worlds; Texts, Contexts, Interpretations.

Students interested in courses in Stream One might want to combine their Humanities degree with the Black Studies Certificate.

What you'll learn

  • To understand and appreciate the rich diversity of human culture and its expression over time and across the globe.
  • To identify and question the assumptions, principles, values and ideas of the cultures and communities you study.
  • To acknowledge and examine your own beliefs and values as you explore diverse cultures and their fascinating forms of expression.

Hands-on experiences

  • Engage with acclaimed authors by participating in our Canadian Writers in Person series.
  • Enrol in HUMA 3207/CLTR 3150 Doing Culture: Narratives in Cultural Production, a course that pairs students with art institutions across Toronto to conduct community-based research.
  • Take our Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom course, the winner of the 2019 Airbus Global Engineering Dean's Council Diversity Award.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 45 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2026, Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

37281

Tuition Fee
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CAD 140

Application Fee
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20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Scholarships and Awards for International Students

York recognizes your accomplishments in all forms and is committed to supporting your success. From celebrating academic excellence to recognizing your leadership and contributions to society, York dedicates millions of dollars each year to support international students in their pursuit of excellence.


International Automatic Entrance Scholarships

Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
When you apply to York University as an International Student for Fall 2026 admission, 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.
Entrance Scholarship  Final Admission Average  Value  Application Required? 
York International Scholarship of Distinction*  90%+ 
(or equivalent)? 
Year 1 = $15,000 
Years 2,3,4 = $7,500 
Total Maximum = $37,500 
  • No application necessary. 
  • Renewable and regainable. 
York International Merit Award  80-89.9% 
(or equivalent)? 
Year 1 = $10,000 
Years 2,3,4 = $5,000 
Total Maximum = $25,000 
  • No application necessary. 
  • Renewable and regainable. 
York International Entrance Award  75-79.9% 
(or equivalent)? 
$5,000 (one-time only) 
  • No application necessary. 
York International Transfer Award (24+ transfer credits)  75%+ 
(or equivalent)? 
$2,500 (one-time only) 
  • No application necessary. 

*Students admitted to Computer Science, Computer Security and Engineering programs are ineligible for the York International Scholarship of Distinction. Admitted students to these programs with an average of 90%+ will receive the York International Merit Award.  

Notes:

  1. This scholarship program is applicable for the Fall/Winter 2026/27 academic year only. International Entrance Scholarships can be combined with faculty-based scholarships and awards, but not our Prestigious Scholarships. 
  2. All entrance scholarships are available to students who are enrolled as full-time at York University undergraduate programs and paying international tuition fees.
  3. Entrance scholarships are applicable to High School Direct Entry and Transfer students with a final admission average 75% or higher.?. 
  4. Renewable and re-gainable awards are available to students who complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year with a minimum 7.5 GPA (B+). Scholarships are automatically applied at the start of each year level. Re-gainable scholarships are reinstated the following academic year if you raise your GPA to the minimum requirement. 


Lassonde School of Engineering - York University Scholarship

Scholarship Type Automatic Entrance Scholarship
Overview Depending on the student’s academic profile, they may be eligible for automatic entrance scholarships of up to $15,000, with a maximum of $10,000 for Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Security.

Eligible undergraduate programs for the application fee waiver are as below:
    • Engineering (all programs)
    • Computer Science
    • Computer Security
    • Digital Media
    • Earth and Atmospheric Science

A full list of our undergraduate programs can be found

Award Value Upto $15,000

 


 

President's International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE)

Overview The President's International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. Recipients will represent a variety of regions around the world and will be referred to as 'President's International Scholars'. 
International award valued $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)
Deadline January 26, 2026

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