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Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies York University - Keele Campus York University - Keele Campus, Canada

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CAD 37281

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 140

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

International Development Studies is home to critically engaged advocates on the  international stage. Our community proudly examines global perspectives on how we live our  lives, make a difference in our communities, and identify with our peers.

The International Development Studies program supports students in developing an informed appreciation of their regions of study, including the history behind present-day policies and media headlines. Students will learn to analyze the impact of colonialism on the Global South, recognize inequalities in wealth and power between nations, and appreciate the various political-institutional, cultural, socio-economic and environmental factors that affect international development. With our outstanding faculty and department resources, students will gain a thorough grounding in the field and grow comfortable conversing in routine institutional discussions with development professionals.

Students choose a regional focus from the following options: Latin America and the Caribbean; Africa; South Asia; or East Asia. They will also select their area of concentration from: Culture, Diasporas and Migration; Environment, Gender, Political Economy and Politics; or Governance and Policy.

Through our partnership with the Lassonde School of Engineering, engineers can choose a dual Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts degree – the only dual degree program of its kind in Canada.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the issues confronting the Global South as well as the challenges governments and states encounter in addressing issues like global health in circumstances of poverty and acute inequalities of distribution and access.
  • Understand how non-profit organizations and international bodies, such as the World Bank, function.
  • Build a richer, more nuanced understanding of the political and socioeconomic obstacles faced by different regions around the world as well as the opportunities afforded.

Hands-on experiences

  • Complement your studies (for course credit) through international mobilities such as internships, study-abroad programs, and through international and local volunteer positions or work placements.
  • Participate in workshops locally (conducted by program faculty and scholars across the university) and internationally through the International Consortium on the Global South.
  • Participate in our research facilities: the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean; the York Centre for Asian Research; the Centre for Feminist Research; the Harriet Tubman Institute; and the Centre for Refugee Studies.
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Additional Information

Program Level Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 45 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026

Closed

May 2025, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

37281

Tuition Fee
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CAD 140

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

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Scholarships

Scholarships and Awards for International Students

York recognizes your accomplishments in all forms and is committed to supporting your success. From celebrating academic excellence to recognizing your leadership and contributions to society, York dedicates millions of dollars each year to support international students in their pursuit of excellence.

 

International Entrance Scholarships

Fall 2025 and Winter 2026
When you apply to York University as an International Student for Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 admission, you’ll automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500. 

Entrance Scholarship Final Admission Average Value Application Required?

York International Scholarship of Distinction

85%+
(or equivalent) 

Year 1 = $15,000
Years 2,3,4 = $7,500
Total Maximum = $37,500

  • No application necessary.
  • Renewable and regainable.

York International Merit Award

80-84.9%
(or equivalent) 

Year 1 = $10,000
Years 2,3,4 = $5,000
Total Maximum = $25,000

  • No application necessary.
  • Renewable and regainable.

York International Entrance Award

75-79.9%
(or equivalent) 

$5,000 (one-time only)

  • No application necessary.

York International Transfer Award (24+ transfer credits)

75%+
(or equivalent) 

$2,500 (one-time only)

  • No application necessary.


Notes: 

  1. This scholarship program is applicable for the Fall/Winter 2025/26 academic year only. International Entrance Scholarships can be combined with faculty-based scholarships and awards, but not our Prestigious Scholarships.
  2. All entrance scholarships are available to students who are enrolled as full-time at York University undergraduate programs and paying international tuition fees.
  3. Entrance scholarships are applicable to High School Direct Entry and Transfer students with a final admission average 75% or higher. .
  4. Renewable and re-gainable awards are available to students who complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year with a minimum 7.5 GPA (B+). Scholarships are automatically applied at the start of each year level. Re-gainable scholarships are reinstated the following academic year if you raise your GPA to the minimum requirement.
  5. Entrance Scholarships and 4-year residence guarantee offers expire with acceptance deadline indicated in offer letters. The 4-year residence guarantee is not part of any financial commitment from York. Students will still need to pay for residence and meal plans.
Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
When you apply to York University as an International Student for Fall 2026 admission, you’ll automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500.? 
Entrance Scholarship  Final Admission Average  Value  Application Required? 
York International Scholarship of Distinction*  90%+ 
(or equivalent)? 
Year 1 = $15,000 
Years 2,3,4 = $7,500 
Total Maximum = $37,500 
  • No application necessary. 
  • Renewable and regainable. 
York International Merit Award  80-89.9% 
(or equivalent)? 
Year 1 = $10,000 
Years 2,3,4 = $5,000 
Total Maximum = $25,000 
  • No application necessary. 
  • Renewable and regainable. 
York International Entrance Award  75-79.9% 
(or equivalent)? 
$5,000 (one-time only) 
  • No application necessary. 
York International Transfer Award (24+ transfer credits)  75%+ 
(or equivalent)? 
$2,500 (one-time only) 
  • No application necessary. 

*Students admitted to Computer Science, Computer Security and Engineering programs are ineligible for the York International Scholarship of Distinction. Admitted students to these programs with an average of 90%+ will receive the York International Merit Award.  

Notes:

  1. This scholarship program is applicable for the Fall/Winter 2026/27 academic year only. International Entrance Scholarships can be combined with faculty-based scholarships and awards, but not our Prestigious Scholarships. 
  2. All entrance scholarships are available to students who are enrolled as full-time at York University undergraduate programs and paying international tuition fees.
  3. Entrance scholarships are applicable to High School Direct Entry and Transfer students with a final admission average 75% or higher.?. 
  4. Renewable and re-gainable awards are available to students who complete a minimum of 24 credits each academic year with a minimum 7.5 GPA (B+). Scholarships are automatically applied at the start of each year level. Re-gainable scholarships are reinstated the following academic year if you raise your GPA to the minimum requirement. 

 

President's International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE)

International award valued at $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)

The President's International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. Recipients will represent a variety of regions around the world and will be referred to as 'President's International Scholars'. 


Application deadline: January 26, 2026

 

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