The Integrated Year One Undergraduate Program (IYOUP) is a new initiative for applicants who don’t yet meet the language proficiency requirements for their academic program. It has been specifically designed to support students entering their first year of undergraduate studies who want to improve their English language skills while learning about Canadian culture. The IYOUP offers an admission pathway to students who meet the academic requirements for admission to an undergraduate program with an IELTS score between 5.5 and 6.0 (or equivalent).
This program is delivered in partnership with The York University English Language Institute and EUC. Students will work towards completing 24 credits while enjoying an authentic university learning experience. They will engage with the general York student body, enjoy the vibrant campus culture and take specialized language courses.
Program Overview
- Improve your English Language skills with specialized courses and support from instructors.
- Earn 24 academic credits in your first year towards your EUC degree in Cities, Regions, Planning (BES), Environmental Arts & Justice (BES), Environmental Science (BSc), Global Geography (BA) or Sustainable Environmental Management (BES)
- Study alongside other first-year EUC undergraduate students in your courses
- Save on time and costs associated with studying English separately
- Transition to year 2 of your program upon successful completion of all courses
IYOUP is a full-time, two semester program starting the Fall (September to December) and continues into the Winter term (January to April). Over the course of the year, you’ll complete courses in three areas:
- Non-credit ESL language courses
- For-credit courses (includes General Education requirements in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as the opportunity for coursework in the major) (21 credits)
- For-credit electives (3 credits)
- A conditional offer letter for any Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change program.
- Academic IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 overall (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.
- Successful completion of all other undergraduate academic requirements for their chosen program (e.g., prerequisites).
2024-2025: $49,500 (payable across 2 terms)
Tuition includes:
- Extensive support for academic and language learning
- Fee payment for up to 24 credits of academic tuition (international rate)
- 10 hours / week English Language training.
- A conditional offer letter for any Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) program.
- Academic IELTS 5.5 or 6.0 overall (with no score below 5.0) or equivalent.
- Successful completion of all other undergraduate academic requirements for their chosen program (e.g., prerequisites).
- September 3, 2025 to April 2026
How to Apply
- Choose your program: Explore all EUC programs
- Apply: Complete your application either through OUAC or the York U application form
- Email YUELI: Once you apply, we will send you a York University student #. As soon as we do, email yueli@yorku.ca to confirm your interest in IYOUP
Contact Us
Brittany Giglio | She/Her
Recruitment & Liaison Officer
