York University School Of Continuing Studies

About us

Location Toronto, Canada Funding Type Private
No of Students 2000 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1959 Estimated Cost of Living 20635 CAD
Address Atkinson, 96 The Pond Rd, North York, ON M3J 2S5, Canada

The York University School of Continuing Studies provides meaningful continuing education opportunities which combine theory with practical application. Our programs are designed to develop well-rounded professionals that employers value, with both the deep discipline-based knowledge and the broad cross-functional skills required to communicate and be effective within a multidisciplinary team. With innovative programs designed to prepare graduates to thrive in emerging careers, York University is preparing Canada’s labour force for the future of work.

If you plan to pursue a degree, our academic bridging courses and English Language Institute can prepare you for success. In some cases, professional certificates may be counted as transfer credit towards degree studies. Talk to us about your goals. We’re here to help.

York University is known for championing new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Our 52,000 students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Meaningful and sometimes unexpected careers result from cross-discipline programming, innovative course design and diverse experiential learning opportunities. York students and graduates push limits, achieve goals and find solutions to the world’s most pressing social challenges, empowered by a strong community that opens minds. York U is an internationally recognized research university – our 11 faculties and 24 research centres have partnerships with 200+ leading universities worldwide.

Why?

The professional world moves fast. We make it easy for you to keep up.

Today's professional landscape demands more from you than ever. In turn, you demand more from your continuing education. 
We hear you, and we're up to the challenge.

The School of Continuing Studies at York University offers a constantly evolving roster of continuing education programs, designed to help you reach your goals (whatever they maybe). We don't do things like other universities. Our unique cohort program structure goes above and beyond the usual continuing education experience, offering our students:

  • Faster completion times
  • Flexible study formats
  • Opportunities to develop the cross-functional skills sought by top employers

Everyone has a place here.

The York University English Language Institute, part of our school, is Canada's leader in English for academic and professional purposes, and welcomes students from all over the world. We also offer flexible study options and academic support for mature learners who want to earn degrees in a way that fits their busy lives.

Your dream career may not happen overnight, but it can become a reality more quickly than you might think. Never stop growing Continue.