York University (Toronto)

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York University (Toronto) is a universitywide partner in Toronto, Canada.

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Academic calendar

Semester I: 2nd week of September - 3rd week of December
Semester II: 2nd week of January - last week of April

Orientation generally commences the first week of September for Semester I and the first week of January for Semester II.

Exams take place the 2nd and 3rd week of December for Semester I and the 3rd and 4th week of April for Semester II.

Requirements

GPA (Average Grade)

There are no GPA requirements for this programme.

English Language Requirement

UU students will receive a letter from the international office stating their English proficiency. You will have to hand this in after your selection by Utrecht University.

Please check the most recent language requirements on the website of the host university.

Areas of study open to exchange students

All, except:

  • Nursing Program
  • Social Work Program
  • Courses offered by Schulich School of Business
  • School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Restrictions apply to the Law programme

You can find more information on this page

Courses at Master’s level

Yes, except:

  • Biology
  • Human Resources Management

Restrictions apply to Political Science

You can find more information on this page

Language of instruction

English

Housing assistance

Housing is not guaranteed. On-campus housing is available. 

More information

Estimated living costs per month

You can find a detailed breakdown of the living costs here (go to page 6). As an exchange student, you will not have to pay tuition fees.

Credits and grading

You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table

Number of places available

2 places per year.

After the 1 December deadline it is not possible anymore to apply for an exchange to this partner university, even for semester 2 (start January next academic year), due to early application deadlines. This means you have to apply before December 1st.

Selection

Selection for 24/25 is expected as there are only 2 places available. You are advised not to place this university as your second or third choice. 

                        

                        

Contact

If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:

Asia & Latin America

Name: Ms. Clim Gorissen
E-mail: region1@uu.nl

North America & UK

Name: Ms. Cathelijne van Weelden
E-mail: region2@uu.nl

Australia, New Zealand, South Afrika & Spain*

Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
E-mail: region3@uu.nl

* only Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Europe & Middle East

Name: Ms. Mandy van den Houten
E-mail: region4@uu.nl

Erasmus+ grant questions

The International Office can only help you with questions related to the content of your Learning Agreement and with signing documents on behalf of the Sending Institution.

For all other Erasmus+ grant related questions, please refer to the Erasmus+ grants for Studies page (scroll down to “Contact the Erasmus Office” to make an appointment) or send an e-mail to erasmus@uu.nl

For questions about faculty programmes and internships, contact the Faculty International Offices.

Phone availability

Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Tuesday and Thursday, 14:00-15:30

Make an appointment via Teams

We are available for appointments via Teams. If you have a question, use the calendar below to make an appointment.

If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.