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

CAD 37281

Annual Tuition Fee

*Subject to change and other fees

CAD 140

Application Fee

36 months

Duration

70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Gain a competitive edge in the job market as you explore French language, literature and linguistics, and francophone culture in Canada and throughout the world.

All of our courses are taught in French, but you don’t need to have taken French immersion. Your language proficiency will be assessed when you enrol, and you’ll be placed in the correct course. Our small classes provide plenty of opportunities to speak the language and interact with professors and classmates.

Graduates enter the workforce with a well-rounded education and diverse career options, including civil service, French education, international business, non-governmental and international organizations.

What you’ll learn

Speak and write in French with confidence, for work or daily life.
Read French texts and media critically and evaluate the evidence and competing interpretations presented.
Understand the impact and contributions of diverse francophone cultures in Canada and around the world.
Become workplace-ready by honing your hard and soft skills in French.

Hands-on experiences

Enhance your language skills and your university experience with an exchange program in Europe or Quebec.
Gain leadership skills by getting involved in the Association des Étudiants Francophones et Francophiles de York, and assist in organizing events where you can practice your French.
Through the work/study program, assist the department in creating French-language communications (including social media) and other operations.

Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 45 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026, Jan 2027

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026

General Admission Requirement

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 0.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 0
DUOLINGO

Academic Requirement

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

70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

37281

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 140

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 _{Per year}

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Check program website for more information about funding options.

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 Automatic Entrance Scholarships

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:

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.
All entrance scholarships are available to students who are enrolled as full-time at York University undergraduate programs and paying international tuition fees.
Entrance scholarships are applicable to High School Direct Entry and Transfer students with a final admission average 75% or higher.?More terms and conditions can be found on the Scholarships and Bursaries page.
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.

Lassonde School of Engineering - York University Scholarship

Scholarship Type

Automatic Entrance Scholarship

Overview

Depending on the student’s academic profile, they may be eligible for automatic entrance scholarships of up to $15,000, with a maximum of $10,000 for Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Security.

Eligible undergraduate programs for the application fee waiver are as below:

- Engineering (all programs)
- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Digital Media
- Earth and Atmospheric Science

A full list of our undergraduate programs can be found here

Award Value

Upto $15,000

President's International Scholarship of Excellence (PISE)

Overview	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'.
International award valued	$180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)
Deadline	January 26, 2026

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

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