# Considering York

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The Faculty of Graduate Studies provides support for international graduate students who have joined York to pursue a graduate degree. In close association with York International, we strive to enrich the educational experiences of international graduate students, including those who are coming to York University as exchange and/or visiting students. Apart from offering various academic and financial support necessary to smooth out the transition of international students, FGS also seeks to ensure that international students succeed in their academic endeavours.

Admission Requirements

[Admission requirements](http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/apply-now/entry-requirements) set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies are applicable to both domestic and international applicants. Prospective international students should consult with their graduate program any additional requirements including [English language proficiency](http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/apply-now/elp).

English Language Proficiency

If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.

Please visit [English Language Proficiency](http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/apply-now/elp) for more information.

Degree Equivalency

**For Admission to a Master's or Doctoral Program**

The information provided here is a guide to determining how your academic credentials compare to York's minimum admission requirements. Please visit [International Credentials](http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/equivalency) for more information.

Immigration

International students are required to obtain appropriate documentation from Canadian diplomatic missions abroad to study in Canada. It is essential that prospective international applicants submit the required application documents within the appropriate time frame.

Please visit [York International](https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/immigration-overview/)[—](https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/immigration-overview/)[Immigration Information](https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/immigration-overview/) for more information.

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