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Philosophy helps sharpen your ability to analyze, to question accepted beliefs and to express ideas clearly. The critical thinking skills acquired in studying Philosophy are highly transferable: students consistently outperform others on standardized exams for law, medical, business and graduate schools.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Ethics and Political Philosophy / Éthique et philosophie politique - BA (Glendon) for international students from US High School (including AP exams)

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United States High School

High School Diploma

Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.

SAT score of 1170 (SAT submission code: 0894) or ACT score of 24 (ACT submission code: 5250).

SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.

Transfer credit granted for final scores of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) exams, depending on the program (maximum 30 credits). Please click here for details.

Required Documents for Preliminary Review

The following documents are required for your application to be reviewed for a conditional offer of admission. Documents can be uploaded to your MyFile account after you apply.

Grade 9-12 Semester 1 High School Transcript(s) (with grading scale)

AP Exam Results (if applicable)

Other documents may be required, and are determined by your academic background (please check your MyFile)

York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.

Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.

Additionally, please see English Language Requirement.

Requirements for admission:

High School Diploma

The following course(s) are also recommended:

Senior-level French

AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

English Program Requirements

Acceptable English Language Tests	Minimum Score Required
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language York's TOEFL code is 0894	iBT: 88 for tests taken prior to January 2026
iBT: 4.5 for tests taken January 2026 and after
IELTS* International English Language Testing Service (Academic Module)	6.5
Pearson PTE Academic	60
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)	60
Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE, CPE)	C1 Advanced (no score below 180)
Duolingo	120
*The IELTS Academic test is required for admission to York University. IELTS General will not be accepted for language proficiency requirements.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

24,502 / year