As the new academic year begins, there will be an increase in immigration and UHIP advising support available to students during this start-up period. Still need help? If you’re unable to get the info you need through those options, you’re welcome to visit the YI office in person and request to speak with an International Student Advisor (ISA). We're open Monday […]
Applying for a study permit is an important step in your journey to study in Canada and this page is designed to support you through the process. Here you will find: We recommend starting to prepare your application as soon as you receive your letter of acceptance. Taking the time to prepare a complete and well-documented application, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic made student mobility and exchange programs challenging, but Hugo Chen, director of international collaborations and partnerships for York University's Faculty of Science, found a way to provide students with a global engagement opportunity nonetheless, by turning to globally networked learning (GNL). Now, post-pandemic, the GNL initiative – his Faculty’s first – is still […]
By Elaine Smith Maurinne Berewoudougou has only been a York University student since early September, but she already is busy with extracurricular activities. “I’m so used to being involved, so if it’s just school to engage in, I’ll be bored,” said Berewoudougou, an international student from Burkina Faso and one of the 20 recipients of […]
By Elaine Smith Coming from a country where most international exchange students study technical subjects such as engineering, the sciences or computer science, Saanvi Bhattacharya, a psychology major, might be considered an anomaly. But it is this determination to pursue her interest that led Bhattacharya, winner of one of two annual Global Leaders of Tomorrow […]
December 21, 2022 Boxing Day is a holiday that is celebrated annual on December 26th . It originated in the United Kingdom and is also celebrated in Canada, Australia, and other countries. The holiday is named for giving gifts, known as "Christmas boxes," to staff on the day after Christmas. This tradition dates back to […]
December 20, 2022 After the chaos of exams and assignments, we finally have time to ourselves to do whatever we want. The never-ending whirlwind of questions and concerns for the next session may have already begun in our mind, but before getting too ahead of ourselves, here is a reminder to take care of yourself […]
December 19, 2025 Staying in town this holiday season? Toronto has so much going on, so whether you are new to the city or have been here for a while, look at what you can do this holiday season! Winter Holiday at Toronto Zoo Hours: From December 20 to January 4 (9:30 a.m. — 4:30 […]
By Elaine Smith Rosa McDonnell, an anthropology major at the University of Manchester in England, accepted a Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) at York University this summer as a way of getting insight into her career options. Speaking informally at a Mitacs-York International event on July 25, designed to celebrate all the GRI interns and […]