Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Schulich School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

Schulich’s Master of Finance is one of Canada’s best-known specialist finance degrees, with a strong reputation among Toronto employers and a diverse international cohort.

Key advantages

Specialist finance degree
Strong Toronto employer recognition
Diverse international cohort
Co-op/internship opportunities
Large alumni network
Located on Toronto’s subway line

Programme & duration: Master of Finance (MF): about 16 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with strong quantitative grounding. GMAT/GRE normally required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter investment banking, risk, portfolio management and corporate finance roles across Toronto’s financial sector.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in financial markets, risk management, fintech and international finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Schulich School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

Schulich is Canada’s best-known business school for international students, with specialised master’s degrees, a global outlook and direct access to Toronto’s business community.

Key advantages

Globally oriented curriculum
Specialised master’s programmes
Toronto employer access
Large international student body
Experiential projects
Strong alumni network

Programme & duration: Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence / specialised master’s programmes: 12–16 months
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. GMAT/GRE may be required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter consulting, management, technology and finance roles in Toronto and across Canada.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in strategy, sustainability, international business and management.

Course

MBA

Offered by Schulich School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

Ranked among Canada’s top full-time MBA programmes (QS Global MBA Rankings)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

Schulich’s MBA is one of Canada’s most international, with a wide choice of specialisations and a reputation for sustainability and global business education.

Key advantages

Highly international programme
Wide choice of specialisations
Sustainability and global business focus
Large student body
Toronto location
Strong alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: about 16–20 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $90,000 – $120,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average about 630+ (GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Graduates work in consulting, finance, technology and corporate management in Toronto and international markets.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in sustainability, strategy, finance and international business.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Schulich School of Business

QS Marketing

Specialist marketing master’s at one of Canada’s best-known business schoolsQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

Schulich’s Master of Marketing is a specialist programme with a strong analytics component and direct access to Toronto’s advertising, retail and consumer-goods industries.

Key advantages

Specialist marketing degree
Strong marketing analytics component
Toronto advertising and retail access
Experiential projects with brands
Large alumni network
Diverse international cohort

Programme & duration: Master of Marketing: about 12–16 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. GMAT/GRE may be required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work as brand managers, marketing analysts, digital marketers and consultants in Toronto and across Canada.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in consumer behaviour, marketing analytics, branding and digital marketing.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s MA in Economics offers specialised streams and a Toronto location with access to the financial sector.

Key advantages

Toronto location
Specialised streams
Quantitative training
Affordable relative to other Toronto schools
Diverse student body
PhD pathway

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $35,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with a strong average and mathematics preparation. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in government, finance, consulting and policy research, or continue to doctoral study.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, econometrics, labour economics and political economy.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Lassonde School of Engineering – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s Lassonde School of Engineering offers electrical engineering and computer-science graduate study on Toronto’s subway line, with a strong applied focus.

Key advantages

Toronto location on the subway line
MEng and MASc options
Applied engineering focus
Diverse cohort
Industry connections
Computing links

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in technology, telecommunications and electronics roles in the Greater Toronto Area.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in communications, control systems and embedded systems.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Lassonde School of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 500 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s Lassonde School of Engineering offers mechanical engineering graduate study on Toronto’s subway line with a strong applied focus.

Key advantages

Toronto location on the subway line
MEng and MASc options
Applied engineering focus
Diverse cohort
Industry connections
Space engineering links

Programme & duration: MEng or MASc: 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a good average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in aerospace, manufacturing and design roles in the Greater Toronto Area.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in space engineering, thermofluids and mechanics.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s Department of Psychology is one of Canada’s largest, with strengths in clinical, developmental and cognitive psychology and a Toronto location.

Key advantages

One of Canada’s larger departments
Clinical and developmental strengths
Toronto location
Funding often available
Diverse student body
Strong research facilities

Programme & duration: MA / MSc (research-based): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or applied research roles in health and education.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive science and health psychology.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Faculty of Health – Kinesiology and Health Science

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s kinesiology and health science programme offers research-based graduate study with strengths in biomechanics, motor control and physical activity and health, on Toronto’s subway line.

Key advantages

Biomechanics and motor-control strengths
Toronto location
Funding often available
Strong research facilities
Diverse cohort
PhD pathway

Programme & duration: MSc / MA in Kinesiology and Health Science: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $22,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in rehabilitation, sport and health research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and physical activity.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Osgoode Hall Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

Osgoode Hall Law School is one of Canada’s oldest and largest law schools, offering a flexible LLM with professional specialisations such as business law, taxation and constitutional law.

Key advantages

One of Canada’s largest law schools
Professional and research specialisations
Business law and taxation options
Toronto legal community
Flexible LLM streams
Strong alumni network

Programme & duration: LLM (research or professional streams): 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in commercial practice, government and policy roles; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in commercial law, constitutional law, labour law, international law and critical legal theory.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

Well-regarded political science department with critical and comparative strengthsQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)

York’s Department of Political Science offers a research-focused MA with critical and comparative strengths in international relations and global politics, in Toronto.

Key advantages

Critical and comparative strengths
Toronto location
Funding often available
Research-focused programme
Diverse student body
Pathway to PhD

Programme & duration: MA in Political Science (international relations stream): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $30,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 83–92PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field with a strong average. Writing sample, statement of purpose and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in policy research, advocacy and non-profit roles, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

York’s large Keele campus is on the Toronto subway line, giving students direct access to Toronto’s job market. The student body is one of the most multicultural in Canada.

Research strengths

Research in international relations, global political economy, security and comparative politics.

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