Tuition Rate and Refund Schedule
The tuition rate and supplementary fees for the Fall and Winter terms can be accessed from the Student Financial Services website. Under "New Students", visit the drop down menu under"Graduate". Select "Graduate Studies" to find a current rate (which is subject to change)
Health Plan - Non-Academic Charges
For Domestic Students
Full-time graduate students who are not covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903) health plan are automatically enrolled in the health plan sponsored by the Graduate Students Association (GSA). Students may opt out online. For the opt out deadline and more information on the GSA Health Plan, please contact the GSA office at 416-736-5865 or check out the GSA website. For more information check out CUPE 3903 health plan, or call the CUPE office at 416-736-5154.
For International Students
International graduate students in Ontario must purchase the special University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). An annual (September-August) premium will automatically be charged to your student account to cover the cost of the Plan. For more information and the latest rate premiums, please visit York International.
Housing - Residence Fee
Information on residence fees and application forms are available at the Student Housing Services Office. Check the Student Housing Services webpage. Applications are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards & Prizes
For more detailed information about other potential sources of income (including external sources), please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Office of Student Financial Services websites.
York University – upon entrance
- York Graduate Scholarships (MA & PhD)
- International Tuition Fee Scholarships
- Elia Doctoral Scholarship
- Graduate Fellowships for Academic Distinction (MA & PhD)
- Chancellor Bennett Scholarships for the Liberal Arts (MA & PhD)
- York Assistantships (i.e jobs on campus)
Teaching Assistantships (TA)
Graduate Assistantships (GA)
Research Assistantships (RA)
York University – during the course of study
- Fieldwork Costs Fund
- Research Costs Fund
- Graduate Development Fund
Application Deadline to FGS posted on link - YUGSA Conference Support Fund
Application Deadlines: August 1st, December 1st, April 1st - YUGSA Thesis Support Fund
Application Deadline: August 1st, December 1st, April 1st - YUGSA Skills Development Support Fund
Application Deadline: August 1st, December 1st, April 1st - YUGSA Publication Support Fund
Application Deadline: one per publication per funding period - CUPE Master's bursary fund or PhD completion fund
For Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903) Unit 1 members only. - YUGSA Emergency Loan Fund (ELF)
Application Deadline: Any point during the year. - YUGSA Dependent Bursary
Application Deadline: August 1st, December 1st, April 1st - YUGSA Community Outreach Support Program
Application Deadline: one application per funding period - Graduate Awards Search - internal for current, full-time graduate students
- Other York University Awards, Grants and Prizes: Students select awards under "Graduate" level and read through the criteria.
- Awards for Students with Disabilities
- Off-Campus Work Permits Program for International Students
External – upon entrance
- Ontario Trillium Doctoral Scholarships
- Vanier Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarship
- Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
- CIHR Doctoral Research Award
- OGS (both Master's and Doctoral)
- SSHRC Doctoral CGS
- Ontario Women's Health
- SSHRC Master's CGS
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Refer to the Office of Student Financial Services website for details.
External – upon entrance or during the course of study
The following websites provide an extensive listing of scholarships/bursaries. Click on the names for details.
- Association of Universities and College of Canada
- Scholarships Canada
- Student Awards
- School Finder
- Macleans.ca
- Ontario Colleges.ca
- Millennium Scholarships or Bursaries
- Aboriginal Scholarships or Bursaries
- Aboriginal Bursary System
- Canada Student Grant for Persons with Dependants
- Canada Student Grant for Part-Time Students with Dependants
- Canadian Disability Policy Alliance