Admission Requirements

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Associate of Arts

Location: Vancouver

High School

Completion of a Grade 12 program leading to a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation, or the equivalent, with at least:

Standard BC Gr 12 Math (i.e.: Precalculus 11 (60%) or Foundations of Math 12 (73%)
A 65% average in English 12

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo score of 120, with no subscore below 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

The EAP course (ENGL101) is available at select campuses concurrently as part of Yorkville University’s programs and counts towards the completion of the degree. There is no additional cost to the program when students take the EAP course.

Associate of Arts

Location: Vancouver

High School

Completion of a Grade 12 program leading to a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation, or the equivalent, with at least:

Standard BC Gr 12 Math (i.e.: Precalculus 11 (60%) or Foundations of Math 12 (73%)
A 65% average in English 12

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo score of 120, with no subscore below 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Associate of Arts

Location: Vancouver

To apply to a program, international students are required to provide:

Official high school or post-secondary transcripts*
Proof of English language proficiency
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 CAD

*All official transcripts need to be translated and notarized if necessary. Original transcripts should also be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to Admissions Services for evaluation.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo score of 120, with no subscore below 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Yorkville University’s General Bachelor of Business Administration online degree is offered out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Domestic and international students have the same admissions requirements and tuition and fees.

Location: Vancouver

High School

Students entering from high school are required to have a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or equivalent with at least a 65% average in the following:

Foundations Math 12
Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Principles Math 12
English 12/English 12 First Peoples

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

University & College

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates of a two-to-three-year college or university program will be considered for block transfer credits of up to a maximum of 60 credits.

Students are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Yorkville University’s admissions policy for mature students creates a pathway to enrollment for those who can demonstrate academic competence equivalent to those of British Columbia high school graduates.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped, and sent directly from the issuing institution to Admissions Services for evaluation.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 120 (no subscore below 105).
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

The EAP course (ENGL180) is available at select campuses concurrently as part of Yorkville University’s programs and counts towards the completion of the degree. There is no additional cost to the program when students take the EAP course.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration is offered on campus in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario.

Location: Vancouver

High School

Students entering from high school are required to have a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or equivalent, with at least a 65% average in the following subjects::

Foundations Math 12
Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Principles Math 12
English 12/English 12 First Peoples

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

University & College

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Graduates of a two-to-three-year college or university program will be considered for block transfer credits of up to a maximum of 60 credits.

Students are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to Admissions Services for evaluation.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Location: Toronto

High School

Students entering from high school are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least a 65% average in six courses from the University of University/College streams or equivalent including:

Grade 12 English (ENG4U level or equivalent)
Grade 12 Math (U/M level)
Four other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcripts*
Resume
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

University & College

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Graduates of a two-to-three-year college or university program will be considered for block transfer credits of up to a maximum of 60 credits.

Students are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Resume
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Yorkville University’s admissions policy for mature students creates a pathway to enrollment for those who can demonstrate academic competence equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Resume
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to Admissions Services for evaluation.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program
5.5 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Location: Vancouver

High School

Students entering from high school are required to have a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation or equivalent, with at least a 65% average in the following subjects::

Foundations Math 12
Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Principles Math 12
English 12/English 12 First Peoples

To apply to a program, international students are required to provide:

Official high school or post-secondary transcripts*
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits; course descriptions must be translated
Proof of English language proficiency
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 CAD

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo score of 120, with no subscore below 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.
6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Location: Toronto

High School

Grade 12 English (ENG4U level or equivalent)
Grade 12 Math (U/M level)
Four other Grade 12 courses at the U/M level

To apply to a program, international students are required to provide:

Official high school or post-secondary transcripts*
Resume
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits; course descriptions must be translated
Proof of English language proficiency
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 CAD

*All official transcripts need to be translated and notarized if necessary. Original transcripts should be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to Admissions Services for evaluation.

Any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo score of 120, with no subscore below 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program
Below 6.5 but above 6.0: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Bachelor of Interior Design

Yorkville University’s online Bachelor of Interior Design is offered out of Toronto, Ontario.

High School

Students entering the Bachelor of Interior Design degree program from high school are required to have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with at least a 65% average in six courses including:

English, Grade 12
One Math, Grade 11 or Grade 12 at the U/M level or equivalent
Four or five other Grade 12 subjects at the U/M level or equivalent; with a minimum of six Grade 12 courses

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

College & University

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates of a college or university program will be considered for transfer credits upon request. Students are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

Have any questions? Please contact an Admissions Advisor.

Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved an OSSD or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Yorkville University’s admissions policy for mature students creates a pathway to enrollment for those who can demonstrate academic competence equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be sealed and stamped, and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
- Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
- Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.
- Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Bachelor of Interior Design

Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Interior Design is offered on campus in Toronto, Ontario.

High School

English, Grade 12
One Math, Grade 11 or Grade 12 at the U/M level or equivalent
Four or five other Grade 12 subjects at the U/M level or equivalent; with a minimum of six Grade 12 courses

Students entering from high school are also required to provide:

Official high school transcript*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

College & University

Students entering from another university or college will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduates of a college or university program will be considered for transfer credits upon request. Students are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved an OSSD or its equivalent, and who is at least 19 years old on or before the commencement of the program.

Yorkville University’s admissions policy for mature students creates a pathway to enrollment for those who can demonstrate academic competence equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates.

Mature students will be evaluated on the successful completion of courses at the post-secondary level or through proficiency assessments, and are required to provide:

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be sealed and stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level B2 or higher.
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of at least 8.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 58.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Bachelor of Interior Design

To apply to a program, students are required to provide:

Official high school or post-secondary transcripts*
Resume
Statement of Interest
Completed online application
Application fee of $150

*All official transcripts need to be translated, notarized, sealed, and stamped, and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English must prove proficiency in the following ways:

Completion of secondary education where English was the primary language of instruction.
Completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous post-secondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) band score of at least 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher.
Confirmation of a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) score of Level C1 or higher.
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 105.

Note: Yorkville University reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission is granted to register in academic courses.

Conditional Admission

Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: students will enroll in the regular academic program.

6.0 to less than 6.5: students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

The EAP course (ENGL180) is available at select campuses concurrently as part of Yorkville University’s programs and counts towards the completion of the degree. There is no additional cost to the program when students take the EAP course.

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Yorkville University’s online Bachelor of Interior Design is offered out of Toronto, Ontario. An applicant may be admitted to the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program if they meet one of the following sets of requirements:

Admission Path 1

Completion in good academic standing of a two-year (four-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).
Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted.

 Admission Path 2

Completion in good academic standing of a three-year (six-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada). 
The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
 The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).

AND one of:

The completion of the equivalent of six credits of studio/applied course work in the applicant’s creative arts specialization or a closely related field over and above course work completed to earn the qualifying diploma;
- Courses must have been completed at a public university, college of applied arts and technology, or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country;
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in the studio/applied courses;
- Students who have not completed six semester hours of additional studio/applied credits but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete up to two studio/applied arts courses at Yorkville University. (The specific courses will be decided on a case-by-case basis.)

Six months’ professional, applied, and/or employment experience in the applicant’s area of creative arts expertise.

AND

Completion of nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study.
- Courses must have been completed at a public or private university legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country.
- Courses must cover at least two of the following broad areas of study: social sciences, humanities, sciences (including mathematics), and fine arts.
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in each of the courses.
- Students who have not completed nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete additional breadth courses at Yorkville University.

Note: The Admissions Committee has approved the following set of Yorkville University courses to satisfy the requirements for additional creative arts training and additional university-level courses:

Additional university-level courses:

UNIV 101: University Studies
QRSS 100: Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science
COMM 100: Cross-Cultural Communication

Additional applied arts courses:

ARTS 101: Principles of Art and Design
ARTS 102: Arts Industries in Canada – an Introduction and Overview

English Language Proficiency

Applicants seeking to establish English language proficiency by providing TOEFL, IELTS, or CAEL scores (or scores from other tests of English language proficiency recognized by the university) but whose scores fall below the standards required for admission may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances: they meet all other requirements for admission; their scores meet or are equivalent to at least the following standards – TOEFL 65; IELTS 6.5; CAEL 50.

Note that if you did not complete either your secondary education or your qualifying diploma where English was the language of instruction, you will be required to show proficiency in English sufficient for post-secondary study. Such proficiency may be established in one of the following ways:*

Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous postsecondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Successful completion with the equivalent of “B” standing or better of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada (https://www.languagescanada.ca/).
Confirmation of an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (Internet based version); or an IELTS (International English-Language Test System) overall bandwidth of at least 6.5; or a Canadian Academic English-Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher; or a Duolingo score of 105 or higher; or a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.

Conditional Admission

The BCA Admissions Committee may admit students conditionally and/or may establish probationary conditions on admission.
Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: Students will enroll in the regular academic program
5.5 to less than 6.5: Students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

*In all cases, the university reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission will be granted to register in academic courses. Applicants from countries where English is the language of instruction, but is not the primary language of the general population, may be asked to demonstrate English-language proficiency.

Documentation Required to Support Application for Admission

Official transcripts for all post-secondary education and professional training completed.
A letter of intent which provides a sample of writing that can contribute to the committee’s assessment of an applicant’s ability to succeed in university studies.
A curriculum vitae or resume which provides insight into how the BCA builds upon previous post-secondary study
Official name change documents should transcripts and other supporting documents be in a name different from the name on application.

For applicants seeking admission on the basis of 4-term diploma plus additional experience, evidence of the additional experience in the form of portfolios, catalogues, publications, reviews, testimonials, and/or employer references.

Bachelor of Creative Arts

An applicant may be admitted to the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program if they meet one of the following sets of requirements:

Admission Path 1

Completion in good academic standing of a three-year (six-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
- The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
- The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).
- Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted.

Admission Path 2

Completion in good academic standing of a two-year (four-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
- The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
- The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).

AND one of:

The completion of the equivalent of six credits of studio/applied course work in the applicant’s creative arts specialization or a closely related field over and above course work completed to earn the qualifying diploma;
- Courses must have been completed at a public university, college of applied arts and technology, or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country;
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in the studio/applied courses;
- Students who have not completed six semester hours of additional studio/applied credits but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete up to two studio/applied arts courses at Yorkville University. (The specific courses will be decided on a case-by-case basis.)

Six months’ professional, applied, and/or employment experience in the applicant’s area of creative arts expertise.

AND

Completion of nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study.
- Courses must have been completed at a public or private university legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country.
- Courses must cover at least two of the following broad areas of study: social sciences, humanities, sciences (including mathematics), and fine arts.
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in each of the courses.
- Students who have not completed nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete additional breadth courses at Yorkville University.

Additional university-level courses:

UNIV 101: University Studies
QRSS 100: Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science
COMM 100: Cross-Cultural Communication

Additional applied arts courses:

ARTS 101: Principles of Art and Design
ARTS 102: Arts Industries in Canada – an Introduction and Overview

English Language Proficiency

Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous postsecondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Successful completion with the equivalent of “B” standing or better of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada (https://www.languagescanada.ca/).
Confirmation of an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (Internet based version); or an IELTS (International English-Language Test System) overall bandwidth of at least 6.5; or a Canadian Academic English-Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher; or a Duolingo score of 105 or higher; or a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.

Conditional Admission

The BCA Admissions Committee may admit students conditionally and/or may establish probationary conditions on admission.
Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: Students will enroll in the regular academic program
5.5 to less than 6.5: Students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Documentation Required to Support Application for Admission

Official transcripts for all post-secondary education and professional training completed.
A letter of intent which provides a sample of writing that can contribute to the committee’s assessment of an applicant’s ability to succeed in university studies.
A curriculum vitae or resume which provides insight into how the BCA builds upon previous post-secondary study
Official name change documents should transcripts and other supporting documents be in a name different from the name on application.

Bachelor of Creative Arts

An applicant may be admitted to the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree program if they meet one of the following sets of requirements:

Admission Path 1

Completion in good academic standing of a three-year (six-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
- The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
- The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).
- Equivalent credentials earned in a country other than Canada are accepted.

Admission Path 2

Completion in good academic standing of a two-year (four-term) diploma from a Canadian college of applied arts and technology or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province (or the equivalent from a post-secondary education institution legally recognized in a jurisdiction outside Canada).
- The diploma must have been earned in one of the creative arts, which include but may not be limited to: music, dance, drama and theatre, writing, interior design and decorating, painting, sculpture, photography, graphics and computer graphics, animation, game design, crafts, industrial design, fashion and costume design, motion pictures, television, radio, video, sound recording.
- The applicant must have graduated with a GPA of at least 2.0 (or the equivalent).

AND one of:

The completion of the equivalent of six credits of studio/applied course work in the applicant’s creative arts specialization or a closely related field over and above course work completed to earn the qualifying diploma;
- Courses must have been completed at a public university, college of applied arts and technology, or private career college legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country;
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in the studio/applied courses;
- Students who have not completed six semester hours of additional studio/applied credits but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete up to two studio/applied arts courses at Yorkville University. (The specific courses will be decided on a case-by-case basis.)

Six months’ professional, applied, and/or employment experience in the applicant’s area of creative arts expertise.

AND

Completion of nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study.
- Courses must have been completed at a public or private university legally recognized in the applicant’s home province or country.
- Courses must cover at least two of the following broad areas of study: social sciences, humanities, sciences (including mathematics), and fine arts.
- A grade of at least C must have been earned in each of the courses.
- Students who have not completed nine semester hours of university-level undergraduate study but have met other admission requirements may satisfy this admission requirement by agreeing to complete additional breadth courses at Yorkville University.

Additional university-level courses:

UNIV 101: University Studies
QRSS 100: Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science
COMM 100: Cross-Cultural Communication

Additional applied arts courses:

ARTS 101: Principles of Art and Design
ARTS 102: Arts Industries in Canada – an Introduction and Overview

English Language Proficiency

Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous postsecondary education where English was the language of instruction.
Successful completion with the equivalent of “B” standing or better of a post-secondary level English for Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada (https://www.languagescanada.ca/).
Confirmation of an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (Internet based version); or an IELTS (International English-Language Test System) overall bandwidth of at least 6.5; or a Canadian Academic English-Language Test (CAEL) score of 60 or higher; or a Duolingo score of 105 or higher; or a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.

Conditional Admission

The BCA Admissions Committee may admit students conditionally and/or may establish probationary conditions on admission.
Applicants with English language proficiency scores that fall below the standards required for admission, may be considered for conditional admission in the following circumstances:

IELTS score (or equivalent)

6.5 and above: Students will enroll in the regular academic program
Below 6.5 but above 6.0: Students will enroll in the regular academic program and in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course in Term 1.

Documentation Required to Support Application for Admission

Official transcripts for all post-secondary education and professional training completed.
A letter of intent which provides a sample of writing that can contribute to the committee’s assessment of an applicant’s ability to succeed in university studies.
A curriculum vitae or resume which provides insight into how the BCA builds upon previous post-secondary study
Official name change documents should transcripts and other supporting documents be in a name different from the name on application.

Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Yorkville University’s Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program are required to provide the following:

Official undergraduate transcript and proof of a master’s degree*
Registry or certification in counselling or psychotherapy or a related field
Proof of two years of post-master’s counselling experience
Resume and a 700- to 1000-word letter of intent
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Completed online application
A sample of the applicant’s academic or professional writing
Application fee of $150 (CAD)

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A master’s program cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 or a 4.3 scale, or the equivalent on other grading scales. Some applicants may be admitted on a probationary basis if their cumulative GPA is between 3.0 and 3.3.
The clinical training component of the program requires students to be professionally active and have clients. Normally, this requirement is met by the applicant being employed as a counsellor or psychotherapist, either full-time or part-time. Alternatively, the applicant might be professionally active as a full- or part-time volunteer counsellor or psychotherapist.

A master’s degree in counselling, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counselling, applied psychology, education, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work, or an equivalent credential from a recognized university.

Yorkville University reserves the right to refuse admission and ask admitted students to withdraw from the program in special circumstances.

For full details of admissions requirements, please see the Academic Calendar.

To fill out the details of your reference for admission to our Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree, click here.

Admission to the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program is on a selective basis. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. In keeping with the program’s emphasis on diversity and social justice, preference may be given to admitting qualified applicants who are members of Indigenous, marginalized and underserved communities.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants who have obtained their qualifying master’s in a language other than English are required to submit confirmation of an official test of ability to work and study in English.

Such tests include:

Canadian Academic English Language – Computer Edition (CAEL-CE) with a score of at least 70;
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 92;
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8;
International English-Language Test System (IELTS) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0;
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5;
A score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR);
Or a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.

Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65 Canadian applicants who completed their qualifying master’s degree in French, but completed another post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma or their secondary education in English, are exempted from the requirement to provide tested confirmation of English language proficiency.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose proficiency of English is questionable and to ask any student whose written work is below acceptable standards to withdraw from the program.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the MACP program are required to provide the following:

Completed online application
Application fee of $150 (CAD)
Official undergraduate transcript and proof of obtainment of a bachelor’s degree*
Resume and statement of interest
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credit consideration
Completed relevant work/volunteer experience attestation form if applicable

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped, and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

Yorkville University prides itself on attracting students to the MACP program from diverse backgrounds. Accordingly, we are pleased to accept applications from prospective students that meet the criteria in one of the following admissions pathways. These pathways ensure prospective students are prepared for graduate courses in the MACP program and subsequent practicum.

PATHWAY I

Undergraduate Study with a transferrable major (psychology, nursing, social work, sociology, human development, education).

Expected to include:

Biological bases of behavior (e.g., physiological psychology, comparative psychology, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology).
Cognitive-affective bases of behavior (e.g., learning, sensation, perception, cognition, thinking, motivation, emotion).
Social basis of behavior (e.g., social psychology; cultural, ethnic, and group processes; sex roles; organizational and systems theory).
Individual behavior (e.g., personality theory, human development, individual differences, abnormal psychology).

PATHWAY II

Non-transferrable major with a transferrable minor.

PATHWAY III

Non-transferrable major or minor, with some (at least 2 courses with C grade or higher) transferrable post-secondary university courses/credits completed.

Pathway IV

Non-transferable undergraduate degree with appropriate hours of training/certification:  minimum of 1-year, post-graduate certificate (or diploma) program at a university or college.

Appropriate areas: psychology, sociology, social work, neuroscience, counseling, mental health, drug/alcohol treatment, mediation, organizational behavior/psychology, criminal justice, human resources, children/youth/families, community services, nursing/elder care.

PATHWAY V

Non-transferable undergraduate degree with a minimum of 150 hours of relevant work/volunteer experience. Applicants who may need to apply through this pathway can access the MACP relevant work/volunteer attestation form here.

Examples of acceptable relevant work/volunteer experience: 

crisis phone, youth behavioral support, homeless shelter, domestic violence support, drug/alcohol treatment, mediation, organizational behavior/psychology, human resources, criminal/justice, children/youth/families, community services, nursing/elder care.

Have questions about our admissions pathways? Please complete this form and an admissions advisor will be happy to assist.

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in undergraduate study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final two years of study. Applicants may be conditionally admitted with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 if strength of overall application is sufficient.

Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed undergraduate courses amounting to either a major or minor in psychology, related social sciences, or allied health professions such as social work.

Yorkville University reserves the right to refuse admission and ask admitted students to withdraw from the program in special circumstances.

For full details of admissions requirements, please see the Academic Calendar.

Please have your references for admission to our Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants who have obtained a bachelor’s or first professional degree in a language other than English are required to submit confirmation of an official test of ability to work and study in English:

Proof of obtaining a bachelor’s or first professional degree where English is the language of instruction.

Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language – Computer edition (CAEL-CE) with a score of at least 70.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8 with no component below 8.
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5.
Confirmation of a score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to Level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 115.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65

Canadian applicants who completed their qualifying bachelor’s degree in French, but completed another post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma or their secondary education in English, are exempted from the requirement to provide tested confirmation of English language proficiency.

The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose proficiency of English does not meet the program standards and to ask any student whose written work is below acceptable standards to withdraw from the program.

Master of Education in Adult Education

Yorkville University’s Master of Education in Adult Education is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the program are required to provide the following:

Official undergraduate transcript and proof of obtainment of a bachelor’s degree*
Resume and statement of interest
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 (CAD)

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in undergraduate study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final two years of study. Applicants may be conditionally admitted with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 if strength of overall application is sufficient.
Two or more years of relevant employment in education or an education-related field. In some cases, relevant volunteering work in community-based activities may be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in education or a field related to their field of study.

Applicants who do not meet the standard admissions requirements may be considered for admission under the Faculty of Education’s Flexible Admissions Policy. Yorkville University reserves the right to refuse admission or ask admitted students to withdraw from the program in special circumstances.

To fill out the details of your reference for admission to our Master of Education in Adult Education degree, click here.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University.

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a language of instruction other than English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Proof of obtaining any other degree at the post-secondary education level where the primary language of instruction was English.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language – Computer edition (CAEL-CE) score of at least 70.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8 with no component below 8.
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5.
Confirmation of a score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to Level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 115.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Yorkville University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the program are required to provide the following:

Official undergraduate transcript and proof of obtainment of a bachelor’s degree*
Resume and statement of interest
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 (CAD)

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation. 

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in undergraduate study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final two years of study. Applicants may be conditionally admitted with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 if strength of overall application is sufficient. 
Two or more years of relevant employment in education or an education-related field. In some cases, relevant volunteering work in community-based activities may be considered.

Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in education or a field related to their field of study. 

Applicants seeking admission to the Educational Administration stream of the MEd Educational Leadership program are expected to have gained their education-related experience in the K-12 school system. Applicants who do not meet the standard admissions requirements may be considered for admission under the Faculty of Education’s Flexible Admissions Policy. Yorkville University reserves the right to refuse admission or ask admitted students to withdraw from the program in special circumstances.

For full details of admissions requirements, please see the Academic Calendar.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University. 

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have obtained a bachelor’s degree in a language of instruction other than English must prove proficiency in one of the following ways:

Proof of obtaining any other degree or diploma at the post-secondary education level where the primary language of instruction was English.
Confirmation of a Canadian Academic English Language – Computer edition (CAEL-CE) score of at least 70.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8 with no component below 8.
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5.
Confirmation of a score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to Level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 115.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65

Graduate Certificate in Education: Leadership in Social Justice

Yorkville University’s Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the GCE: Leadership in Social Justice are required to provide the following:

Official undergraduate transcript and proof of obtainment of a bachelor’s degree*
Resume and statement of interest
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 (CAD)

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in undergraduate study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final two years of study. Applicants may be conditionally admitted with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 if strength of overall application is sufficient.

For full details of admissions requirements, please see the Academic Calendar.

English Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Yorkville University. Applicants who have obtained a bachelor’s or first professional degree in a language other than English are required to submit confirmation of an official test of ability to work and study in English:

Proof of obtaining any other degree at the post-secondary education level where the primary language of instruction was English.
Canadian Academic English Language – Computer edition (CAEL-CE) with a score of at least 70.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8 with no component below 8.
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5.
Confirmation of a score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to Level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 115.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65

Graduate Certificate in Education: Teaching and Learning

Yorkville University’s Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice is offered online out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Applicants to the GCE: Leadership in Social Justice are required to provide the following:

Official undergraduate transcript and proof of obtainment of a bachelor’s degree*
Resume and statement of interest
Detailed course descriptions if applying for transfer credits
Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources
Completed online application
Application fee of $150 (CAD)

*All official transcripts need to be sealed, stamped and sent directly from the issuing institution to our Admissions Services Department for evaluation.

In addition, applicants are required to have:

A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in undergraduate study of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the final two years of study. Applicants may be conditionally admitted with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 if strength of overall application is sufficient.

For full details of admissions requirements, please see the Academic Calendar.

English Language Requirements

Proof of obtaining any other degree at the post-secondary education level where the primary language of instruction was English.
Canadian Academic English Language – Computer edition (CAEL-CE) with a score of at least 70.
Confirmation of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (Internet-based version).
Confirmation of a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) overall score of 8 with no component below 8.
Confirmation of an International English Language Test System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
Confirmation of a Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) with a minimum overall bandwidth of 4.5.
Confirmation of a score on any other test of English language proficiency that equates to Level C1 or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Confirmation of a score equivalent to these scores on another test of English language proficiency recognized by and acceptable to the University.
Confirmation of a Duolingo minimum score of 115.
Confirmation of Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 65

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Tuition and Financing

FAQ

Yorkville University is committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals with programs that lead to transformation through education. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds who can clearly demonstrate their purpose in applying to a degree program.

No matter where you are in Canada or the world, you can choose to study on campus or online – or a combination of both options – for many of our degree programs. You can also graduate sooner with approved transfer credits from post-secondary courses or military service or study year-round.

Our flexible degree programs are designed with industry input and offer you the professional knowledge, skills and designation prerequisites you need to launch, advance or switch careers.

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

Yorkville University is officially approved by the provincial governments of New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia to offer degree programs.

We have three campuses in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Toronto, Ontario, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Each campus offers different degree programs.

Fredericton Campus

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Adult Education
Bachelor of Business Administration – General
Associate Diploma of Interior Decorating

Toronto Campus

Bachelor of Business Administration – Specialization in Project Management
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Interior Design

Vancouver Campus

Bachelor of Business Administration – General & Specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management

Please visit our program pages for more information. All of our programs offer start dates throughout the year. You may also contact an Admissions Advisor below for further information.

If you are an international student, a study permit must be obtained before classes start. The study permit can be applied for online, at a Canadian consular office abroad, or in Canada. Please see here for more information.

International students who continuously study full time on campus for the majority of their courses and graduate may also apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which can be valid for up to three years and offers a path to permanent residency status in Canada. A student’s spouse or common-law partner may also apply for an open work permit. Please see here for more information.

As a condition of their study permit, international students who study on campus may be eligible to work part time up to 20 hours per week during semester and up to 30 hours per week study during break periods.

If you have previous post-secondary education or military service, you can apply for transfer credits toward completion of your program.

For some programs, students can also use an approved term break to study year-round instead of having an academic term off. Please contact an Admissions Advisor below for more information.

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. For more information, go here.

Small class sizes, group learning modules and a robust online community provide an enhanced learning environment for our online students. You can expect to interact, share experiences and learn new knowledge and skills with peers from similar backgrounds as well as experienced faculty who can offer career advice and networking opportunities.

Our online degrees are popular, because they allow students to study at home, at work or even while commuting.

Our on-campus programs are offered in Vancouver and Toronto, which are vibrant, multicultural cities that offer incredible student life experiences. Studying on campus is a great way to make new friends and develop life-long relationships with peers and faculty.

Students who study on campus also benefit from small class sizes, team building exercises and being part of an enhanced classroom learning experience.

Unfortunately, we do not offer on-campus housing. However, several resources are available for students to search for off-campus options.

Yorkville University offers a limited number of scholarships and bursaries to qualified students. Please see here for more information. Yorkville University is committed to helping you evaluate different financial aid options and flexible payment schedules. Please contact an Admissions Advisor below for more information.

Anyone who is currently serving or has served more than two years in the Canadian Forces is eligible for a 25 percent tuition bursary. Please see here for more information and additional benefits.

Only domestic students can apply to Canadian provincial student loan programs such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or StudentAid BC.

Yorkville University is committed to helping you evaluate different financial aid options and payment schedules. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

Please see the FAQ for each program. If you have further questions, please contact an Admissions Advisor.

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Admission Requirements

Specific Course Requirements

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Interior Design

Bachelor of Interior Design

Bachelor of Interior Design

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Education in Adult Education

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Education: Teaching and Learning

Tuition and Financing

FAQ

Why should I apply to Yorkville University?

Can I work full time and still complete my degree?

Is Yorkville University approved to offer degree programs in Canada?

What degrees are offered at Yorkville University’s campuses?

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Do I need a study permit to attend Yorkville University?

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

Can I work part time if I am an international student?

How is it possible to shorten my program duration?

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

What are your online degree programs like?

What is it like to study on campus?

Does Yorkville University have on-campus housing accommodations?

Does Yorkville University offer any scholarships?

Does Yorkville University offer any assistance programs for members of the Canadian military?

Can I apply for Canadian provincial student loans?

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