International students should follow all steps and requirements outlined by the Office of Admissions and the master’s program of their choice.
International students should also be prepared to submit an English language transcript and demonstrate sufficient English language competence to complete a course of study at CUNY York College.
Application Steps
If you’re an international student, you should pay special attention to the steps outlined below. Please carefully review the full step-by-step process below before applying.
Connect With Your Program
Review Key Requirements & Deadlines
Gather Your Application Materials
Submit Your Application
Look for Scholarships
Register (Post-Acceptance)
What's your program?
Our master’s programs set their own unique admissions and application requirements, please look to the specific program for their respective application steps.
In addition to the requirements and processes above, international students should be aware of the following requirements:
Student Visas
International students must be accepted into their chosen program before beginning the process of obtaining a student visa.
Transcripts
Applicants who submit transcripts not issued in English must also include a certified English transcript accompanying the transcript.
English Language Requirement
International students must present authoritative evidence of sufficient competence in the English language to pursue a regular course of study within CUNY York College. An applicant must submit scores from either TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo unless they have a post-secondary degree from an institution in which the language of instruction is English-only and located in a country that recognizes English as an official language.
