Eligibility
Requirements
Only students enrolled at one of York University's partner institutions
can take part in a York International exchange. Students can find
out if their home institution has a signed exchange agreement with
York University by visiting the list here.
(Note that the list also mentions specific requirements for students
under each university. Please disregard these. These requirements
are for current York University students wanting to study abroad
on exchange.)
Please note that exchanges are offered to students during the Fall and Winter terms only. Additional requirements will differ slightly depending on the level – undergraduate or graduate, and the specific faculty to which the student is applying.
Undergraduate Students:
- Must remain
registered in an undergraduate program with one of York University’s
exchange partner institutions.
- If English
is not the student’s first language, he or she must present
a TOEFL score or equivalent proof of English proficiency. The
minimum required score for the paper-based exam is 560, and for
the computer-based exam 220.
- Course work
done at York University must apply to a degree at the home institution.
- York University does not have a minimum grade point average for Incoming Exchange Students.
Graduate Students:
- Must be
in a graduate program with one of York University’s exchange
partners.
- A minimum
overall grade point average (GPA) of 'B' is required and is assessed
over the last two years (full-time equivalent) of study. Please
note that many programs require higher averages.
- Must meet the regular minimum admission requirements for entry into specific graduate programs. For details please visit: http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/graduate/programs/ This section is for degree seeking students, however, the following sections are relevant to Incoming Exchange Students: Minimum Admission requirements for this Program; Program Information.
- If English
is not the student’s first language, he or she must present
proof of TOEFL results. The required scores are:
Subject Paper-Based Exam Computer-Based Exam Biology 575 233 Computer Science 575 233 Dance 575 233 Economics 575 233 Humanities 600 250 Mathematics 550 213 Osgoode Hall Law School 600 250 Sciences (except Biology) 550 213 Statistics 550 213 Social Sciences 600 250
Program Restrictions
Most upper year classes (3000 & 4000 level courses) at York University will require students to have completed pre-requisites for these courses. Students on exchange may be exempt from this requirement, but it is imperative to have the sufficient background to handle material in the course.
Computer Science: Spaces are limited in this program and classes fill up quickly. Students are limited to 18 Computer Science credits per year; however, students are advised to select more than 18 credits, in order to have a number of alternates, in case first choices are full. Students should ensure they meet all pre-requisites for Computer Science courses, including any programming requirements.
Fine Arts: Spaces are limited in this faculty and classes fill up quickly. Students from partner institutions without a specifically signed departmental agreement will not be able to pursue production-based courses.
Osgoode Hall Law School: Spaces are restricted to 1 or 2 students per partner institution. Students should have completed at least 5 semesters of study and have successfully completed a substantial number of law courses. Students may not enroll in first year law courses. A high GPA may also be required and a TOEFL score of 600.
Political Science - Graduate: Demand for space in the graduate Political Science program is high and therefore, spaces are limited. Exchange students must exceed minimum requirements for entry into the program.
Schulich School of Business: Courses at the Schulich School of Business are open only to students participating on official Schulich School of Business exchange programs. Students participating on exchange programs administered by York International may not pursue courses at Schulich.
