Discover your path in Canada
Yorkville University welcomes international students from around the world. In fact, students from more than 35 countries have graduated from our career-focused degree programs.
Whether you choose to study on campus in Vancouver or Toronto, our small class sizes, vibrant international student community and friendly student services team help you feel comfortable in your new environment.
If you continuously study full time on campus for the majority of your courses and graduate, you may be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which offers a path to permanent residency in Canada.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Yorkville University provides an excellent academic experience, but what stands out to me the most are the non-academic activities and events both on and off campus.
Nancy Bhullar
Bachelor of Business Administration student
International Student Benefits
Launch Your Career With Confidence
Career-focused degrees prepare you to be job ready with the professional skills, knowledge and designation prerequisites that employers value.
Some degree programs are also recognized or accredited by industry associations and allow you to apply for professional membership.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
If you continuously study full time on campus for the majority of your courses, you may be eligible for a PGWP, which can be valid for up to three years.
Many international students apply for a PGWP in Canada after they graduate, which offers a path to permanent residency.
For more information about PGWPs, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website here.
Accelerated Degrees
Graduate in as few as 2.5 years with year-round study and a full course load or approved transfer credits, and begin earning employment income sooner.
Choose your own pace of study and take courses that fit your schedule during the day, evening or on the weekends.
Incredible Student Life Experiences
Four start dates during the year on campuses in Vancouver and Toronto — exciting, multicultural cities that offer you incredible student life experiences.
Make new friends, explore new communities and cultures, and balance your studies with fun activities in and outside the city.
Enhanced Learning Experience
An average class size of 20 students ensures active participation and gives you an opportunity to network with peers and industry-experienced faculty.
Student services and a vibrant international student community also provides you with help and fun in your learning journey.
Work While Studying
If you are enrolled in an on-campus degree program, you may be eligible to work up to 20 hours per week during study periods and up to 30 hours per week during term breaks.
Earn income to help pay your tuition costs, lower your living expenses or use the extra money for entertainment on the weekends.
Launch Your Career With Confidence
Our partnership with Devant gives you free access to their career support portal — home to their Get Hired Master Class, weekly live workshops, live Q&A with immigration lawyers, Artificial Intelligence-driven resume builders, mock interview tools, and a whole lot more.
With the right knowledge, tools, and connections, you can successfully display your skills and experiences to future employers and move closer to realizing your professional goals.
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YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGE
Yorkville University programs are aimed at helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Online or in class, across Canada, Yorkville University’s programs are flexible, fast paced and above all, lead to transformation through education.
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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Yorkville University offers students the opportunity to earn prerequisites to apply for a variety of professional designations and stand out in the competitive job market.
Employers value graduates who are members of relevant professional associations and who demonstrate a commitment to upgrading their professional skills.
Earn prerequisites towards applying to become a Chartered Professional Accountant, Professional Project Manager other career-enhancing possibilities.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration students who obtain the minimum required grade by CPA in certain Business courses are able to bypass the corresponding/equivalent CPA preparatory courses, as approved by the CPA Program Transfer Credit Guide, given here. CPA specifies the minimum required grade to be 50 percent for all non-core courses and 60 percent for all core courses. Please be aware that a minimum GPA of 65 percent or higher is required for entry into PEP, as calculated by averaging grades associated with all core PEP courses.
Canadian Payroll Association
- Qualified payroll professionals are in demand and are valued by employers for their quantitative training and compliance knowledge.
- Earn some of the course prerequisites towards certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) and Certified Payroll Manager (CPM).
- Students who successfully complete certain BBA degree courses as part of their studies can earn credit towards these professional certifications.
For more information, please visit the Canadian Payroll Association website.
Project Management Institute
- Certified project managers are sought after in a variety of industries to manage complex projects across business functions.
- Earn some of the eligibility requirements towards certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- CAPM Eligibility: Students can meet the 23-hour project management education requirement by completing one BBA project management course, and can write the CAPM certification exam before graduating.
- PMP Eligibility: Students can meet the 35-hour project management education requirement by completing two BBA project management courses, and will further need only 4,500 hours of project experience instead of 7,500 hours to be able to write the PMP certification exam.
For more information, please visit the Project Management Institute website.
FortisBC
- The BBA Energy Management program is recognized by FortisBC, a leading natural gas and electricity provider in British Columbia.
- Graduates of the program fulfill the educational requirements to apply to become a FortisBC Energy Specialist.
For more information, please visit the FortisBC website.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
- Certified professionals are sought after in the supply chain industry, which is projected to create 50,000 new jobs over the next five years.
The accreditation agreement with Supply Chain Canada expedites the process of obtaining a CSCMP designation for graduates of the BBA program.
Students who obtain a grade of B or higher in their BBA receive advanced standing towards five modules and two workshop courses of the CSCMP program.
Project Management Institute – Toronto
Project Management Institute (PMI) Toronto offers Yorkville University students studying toward their BBA degree in Project Management a number of perks, including: a customized mentorship program; volunteering opportunities within various PMI-organized community or industry initiatives; complimentary event registrations at PMI Toronto events, and assistance in securing both guest speakers and sponsors for their capstone projects.
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Bachelor of Interior Design
Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
- Recognized by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
U.S. National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
- Yorkville University’s BID degree meets the necessary educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the NCIDQ examination, which is a key certification step in some professionally regulated jurisdictions in North America.
Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)
- Yorkville University’s BID degree meets the necessary educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to take the NCIDQ examination, which is a key certification step in some professionally regulated jurisdictions in North America.
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
- Recognized by the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
