Yorkville University Admissions 2022

  • Intakes and Deadlines: Admission intake of master’s programs is in January, May, and September while that of bachelor’s programs will be in January, April, July, and October. International students willing to apply for scholarships in Canada for winter intake are required to apply by January 6.
  • Admission requirements: For admission to Yorkville University, students must secure at least a 65% average in six courses from the U/M level. Apart from this, a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS is also required to prove proficiency in English.
  • Programs: The university offers online as well as offline programs for its students. It has undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs. Other than a few degree programs, the New Brunswick campus also offers a diploma course in Interior Decorating.
  • Enrollments: Yorkville University’s admission criteria is highly student-friendly and it currently enrolls more than 5500 candidates with more than 15% international students from different corners of the world.

Highlights

Application Portal Online Portal
Application Fee 75 CAD
Degrees Offered Bachelor’s, Master’s, Diploma
Academic calendar Semester
Intake seasons Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Students Enrolled 5,500
International Students Required
Interview Not required
Financial Aid Scholarships and loans
International Admissions http://yorkvilleu.ca/request-info/

Yorkville University Admission Deadlines

To get admission in any of the courses offered by Yorkville University, it is important for the students to submit all the documents along with the application before the start of these programs. There are multiple starts to the courses hence multiple deadlines which should be confirmed accordingly.

Term Deadline for applications Class begins
Winter 23 December  6 January
Spring 13 March  20 April 
Summer 12 June 6 July
Fall 11 September 5 October

Yorkville University International Students Admission

At least 15% of the students here are international students. Students from more than 35 countries have studied at Yorkville University. It gives admission to international students with excellent secondary school records and a good academic GPA, given that they have met all other requirements to study in Canada.
Application portal: Online portal
Admission fees: 75 CAD
Admission requirements: 

  • School report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Program descriptions (for transfer applicants)
  • English proficiency test score
  • Additional requirements like:

Candidates can also avail scholarships for international students in Canada.

English Proficiency Requirements 

Submission of English proficiency test scores is compulsory for students belonging to a country where English is not their primary language. Yorkville University accepts scores of TOEFL, IELTS, Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL-CE), Duolingo Test, and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Test UG courses score PG courses Score (MACP and M.Ed.)
CAEL-CE 60 70
TOEFL (iBT) 80 92
IELTS 6.5 7.0
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 8
CanTest 4 4.5
CEFR C1 Level C1
Duolingo Test 105 115
iTEP Academic 3.8 4.0

Yorkville University can refuse admission to any student whose proficiency of English is questionable and those students whose written work is below acceptable standards may be asked to withdraw from the program.

Canada Visa for International students

International students require a visa to study in Canada. Other than the permission to study here, this visa provides employment opportunities to the students on campus as well as off-campus. Following documents must be submitted to the nearby embassy while applying for a Canadian visa:

  • A valid passport
  • Family information form
  • Proof of payment
  • Proof of current immigration document (i.e. study or work permit)
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of current study in Canada (Admission offer letter)

Read more on Canadian Studet Visa Rejection Reasons.

Yorkville University Undergraduate Admissions

Bachelor’s degrees at Yorkville University are provided in various disciplines including Business Administration and Interior Design. The main advantage is the flexibility in learning mode. Students can either opt for in-campus or online mode learning. In order to begin the admission process, students have to go through the courses and their requirements to find out which suits them best. 

The University offers these undergraduate courses at its three campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick. The course requirements may vary based on the location where it is being offered.
Application mode: Online portal. The student has to create an account in their account management system and update their information
Application fee: 75 CAD
Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed online application.
  • Application fee
  • Resume and Statement of Interest
  • High school transcript issued by a certified institution.
  • Canadian students should have the British Columbia/Ontario or New Brunswick secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent with a minimum 65% or a GPA of 2.0.
  • They should also have at least a 65% average in six (6) courses from the University or University/College stream, including the following - English, grade 12
    One grade 11 or 12 Math at the U and/or U/M level or equivalent
    Four (4) or Five (5) other grade 12 subjects at the U and/or U/M level or equivalent to a minimum of six (6) grade 12 courses. 
  • International students must have secured a minimum of 65% or a GPA of 2.0 from an equivalent post-secondary educational institute outside Canada which is legally recognized in its home country; and
    the program and/or credentials have been reviewed by a recognized third party assessor as being equivalent and comparable to a Canadian program or credential.
  • IELTS score is mandatory for international students. The accepted score is 6.5 and above.

Yorkville University Graduate Admissions

Master’s degrees at Yorkville University are offered in the disciplines of adult education, counseling psychology and educational leadership. All the postgraduate courses at YU are available only online.
Application portal: Apply online at the official website
Application fee: 75 CAD
Deadlines: Vary from course to course. Students have to contact the concerned department to know about the course commencement and deadlines.
Eligibility requirements:

  • Completed online application.
  • Application fee
  • Resume and a 700-1000 word intent
  • Two letters of recommendation from direct reports and seniors
  • Two years of work experience for specific courses
  • Transcripts of the undergraduate degree.

To get admission in a graduate course at Yorkville University, the following requirements must be fulfilled by the students:

Requirements ME Adult Education MA Counselling Psychology ME Educational Leadership
Cost of attendance 26,820 CAD 37,730 CAD 26,820 CAD
Letter of recommendation Required (2) Required (2) Required (2)
Resume Required Required Required
Statement of interest Required Required Required
Additional requirements Work experience Social work Professional work experience

Yorkville University offers programs that are designed to equip students with professional skills and knowledge valued in the Job Market. This enables graduates from Yorkville University to advance in their own chosen careers in a very short time.

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FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for a PGWP if I study at Yorkville University?

Ans. International students enrolled for on-campus full-time study in graduate programs may also apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This is valid for up to three years and offers a path to permanent residency status in Canada.

Ques. Can I substitute online courses for on-campus courses and vice versa?

Ans. International students are only eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if they have continuously studied full-time in Canada with more than 50 percent of their studies completed on campus. International students who only study online would not be eligible to apply.

Ques. Can I work full-time and still complete my degree?

Ans. Most students work either full time or part-time –degree programs of YU offer the flexibility they need to study at home, at work or while traveling. For many of the online degree programs, our students are experienced professionals with work and family responsibilities.

Ques. Can I apply for Canadian provincial student loans?

Ans. Only domestic students can apply to Canadian provincial student loan programs such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or StudentAid BC. Yorkville University aims on evaluating different financial aid options and payment schedules available to the students.

Ques. Do students have to produce both reference letters and CVs?

Ans. Both reference letters and CVs are necessary for graduate admissions. For undergraduate admissions, they are not needed.

Ques. What is the tuition fee of Yorkville University?

Ans. The total tuition fees of Bachelor's of Business Administration is $54,000 CAD(Online) and $67,500(On-campus) CAD for International students. The tuition fees of  Bachelor's of Interior Design is $69,300 CAD(online) and $86,625(On-campus) for International students.

For online courses the fees is as follows :
Master's of Arts the tuition fees is $37,730 CAD, Master of Adult Education fees is $26,820 CAD, Master's of Education in Educational Leadership is $26,820 CAD.

Ques. Can someone work full-time while pursuing a degree from Yorkville University?

Ans. Most of the students enrolled in online degrees are working as professionals. The online degrees in undergraduate and graduate courses offers flexibility to the people who are working, have their own business or having family responsibilities.

Ques. What are the Courses offered at Yorkville University?

Ans.  Yorkville University offers undergraduate degrees in online and offline mode, graduate degrees in online mode and a online diploma courses.

The University offers 2 undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Interior Designing. It offers online Graduate degrees in Doctor of Counseling & Psychotherapy, Adult Education and Educational Leadership. It also offers an Interior Decorating Associate Diploma course.

Ques. Is Yorkville University a recognized University?

Ans.  The Yorkville University is recognized by Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour of Brunswick.

Ques. Can a student apply for Post Graduation Work Permit?

Ans.  Students can apply for Post Graduation Work Permit which has a duration up to 3 years and gives an opportunity to receive permanent residency in Canada.