Discover Experience Grad York: Our Institutional Grad Open House—Winter 2023!

The Faulty of Graduate Studies (FGS) welcomes future students to Experience Grad York 2023. This free virtual event will run from Tuesday, February 21st to Thursday, February 23rd between 8:30 am to 8:30 pm (EST). From specialized graduate diplomas and innovative degree programs, future students can learn about pursuing graduate education from experts. With one […]

Discover Why Translation Matters!

Do you have an undergraduate degree in translation, comparative literature, or linguistics? Do you have advanced writing skills in a language other than English? Have you ever wondered about the role translation plays in almost every aspect of communication and the movement of knowledge across cultures? The Master in Translation Studies (MATS) at York University’s […]

FGS Celebrates 7 Recipients of York's Top 30 Alumni Under 30 Award

York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies celebrates seven members of our community who received the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 award. Launched in 2021, the program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni, while inspiring the next generation. This year’s enthusiastic group of leaders are applying the education, skills and experiences […]

Tri-Council Announces Special Response Fund for Ukraine Trainees

The Government of Canada has announced special funding, in the form of supplements to existing research grants, that will provide relief and assistance to research trainees from Ukraine. Active and eligible Tri-Council grant-holders can apply for this special supplement by completing and submitting a short application form (downloaded from websites below). The fund will allow […]

Graduate Studies webinar series invites students to Choose Grad York

The Faculty of Graduate Studies will launch its inaugural graduate conversion event, Choose Grad York, from March 15 to 17 to help support future students in their decision-making process.  “Fall/winter is application season when students research carefully the universities with the degree programs most suited to their interests and futures. Spring is admissions season when offers […]

Academic Honesty

Academic Honesty Procedural Guidelines (pdf) Open Access Graduate Academic Integrity Resource (PPY login and registration required) Academic Honesty and Why it is Important York University's Senate Policy on Academic Honesty is an expression of the academic conduct appropriate to and expected of students studying and researching in Academe. These expectations, particularly with respect to plagiarism, are grounded in […]

Program Requirements

Academic requirements for all graduate programs and graduate diplomas are outlined in full: 2022–23 Program Requirements 2021–22 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2020–21 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2019–20 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2018–19 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2017–18 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2016–17 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2015-16 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2014–15 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2013–14 Program Requirements (.pdf) 2011–12 Program Requirements […]

Degree Types - Minimum Requirements and Regulations

Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma is the term applied to a for-credit program of study at the graduate level, which is not itself a master’s or doctoral degree program, in a specific area, topic or skill, and may be of a disciplinary or interdisciplinary character. There are three categories of Graduate Diplomas: […]

Considering York

The Faculty of Graduate Studies provides support for international graduate students who have joined York to pursue a graduate degree. In close association with York International, we strive to enrich the educational experiences of international graduate students, including those who are coming to York University as exchange and/or visiting students. Apart from offering various academic […]

Current Students

This portion of our website contains information to support your graduate experience, from initial registration to funding and development opportunities to graduation. Regulations The academic and administrative structure, policies and procedures of the University, including petitions and appeals. Registration & Enrolment Overview of procedures including initial registration, changes in status and enrollment in graduate courses.  […]