York admission requirements
94% of York's 111 programs require ENG4U, 32% require MHF4U. Published ranges run from 70% to 87%. 20 programs want more than marks.
Counted across every York program listed on OUInfo for September 2027 entry. Each program’s own page has its exact wording; this page is the shape of the whole university.
The courses York asks for
How many of York’s 111 programs name each course as required. A required course is forced into your admission average — it counts even if it is not one of your best six.
What you need, by set of courses
York’s programs grouped by the exact courses they require, most common set first, with the span of their published ranges. If your timetable matches a set, every program in it is open to you on courses.
- ENG4U58 programs · 70–83%
Indigenous Studies (BA- Co-op available) 70–77%, Philosophy of Law (BA, Co-op available) 70–77%, Political Science (BA, iBA - Co-op available) 70–77%, African Studies (BA - Co-op available) 73–77%, Anthropology (BA, iBA - Co-op available) 73–77%, Business & Society (BA - Co-op available) 73–77% and 52 more
- ENG4U + MCV4U + MHF4U10 programs · 73–80%
Economics (BA - Co-op available) 73–77%, Mathematics (BA, Co-op available) 73–77%, Mathematics for Education (BA) 73–77%, Statistics (BA, Co-op available) 73–77%, Data Science (BA - Co-op available) 77–87%, Actuarial Science (BA - Co-op available) 80–83% and 4 more
- ENG4U + MCV4U + MHF4U + SCH4U + SPH4U7 programs · 73–80%
Earth & Atmospheric Science (BSc - Co-op available) 73–77%, Physics & Astronomy (BSc, Co-op available) 73–77%, Chemistry (BSc - Co-op available) 77–87%, Computer Science (BSc - Co-op available) 80–83%, Computer Science (iBSc - Co-op available) 80–83%, Cybersecurity (BSc - Co-op available) 80–83% and 1 more
- ENG4U + MCV4U + MHF4U + SBI4U + SCH4U + SPH4U6 programs · 73–80%
Mathematics (BSc, Co-op available) 73–77%, Mathematics for Education (BSc, Co-op available) 73–77%, Statistics (BSc, Co-op available) 73–80%, Applied Mathematics (BSc - Co-op available) 77–87%, Data Science (BSc - Co-op available) 77–87%, Biochemistry (BSc - Co-op available) 80–87%
- ENG4U + SBI4U + SCH4U + SPH4U5 programs · 73–87%
Global Health (BSc, Co-op available) 73–77%, Psychology (BSc - Co-op available) 73–80%, Kinesiology & Health Science (BA, Co-op available) 77–87%, Science, Technology & Society (BA) 77–87%, Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN 87–90%
- ENG4U + MHF4U + SBI4U + SCH4U + SPH4U5 programs · 73–80%
Biology (iBSc - Co-op available) 73–83%, Biology (BSc - Co-op available) 80–87%, Biomedical Science (BSc - Co-op available) 80–87%, Biotechnology (BSc - Co-op available) 80–87%, Science (BSc, First Year Only) 80–87%
- ENG4U + MHF4U4 programs · 73–80%
Business Economics (BA - Co-op available) 73–77%, Financial & Business Economics (BA - Co-op available) 73–77%, Commerce (BCom - Co-op available) 80–83%, Information Technology (BCom - Co-op available) 80–83%
- ENG4U + FEF4U + FIF4U + FRA4U2 programs · 73–77%
Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering 73–80%, Concurrent Bachelor of Education: Environmental and Urban Change (BEd) 77–87%
- ENG4U + EWC4U1 program · 73%
- ENG4U + SBI4U1 program · 73%
- ENG4U + SCH4U + SPH4U1 program · 77%
- ENG4U + MDM4U + MHF4U1 program · 73%
Disaster & Emergency Management (BDEM - Co-op available) 73–77%
3 rarer sets are on the individual program pages.
7 programs list no specific required course beyond the six 4U/M credits — usually arts and humanities entry points. They are in the full program list.
Where the published ranges sit
Every York program with a published range, by the bottom of that range. A range is what the university says it will consider, not what it admits at — read the guide to what a range means.
- under 700
- 70–7464African Studies (BA - Co-op available), Anthropology (BA, iBA - Co-op available), Biology (iBSc - Co-op available) and 61 more
- 75–7917Applied Mathematics (BSc - Co-op available), Chemistry (BSc - Co-op available), Concurrent Bachelor of Education: Environmental and Urban Change (BEd) and 14 more
- 80–8428Design (BDes), Film & Media Arts - Media Arts (BFA), Film & Media Arts - Screenwriting & Creative Producing (BFA) and 25 more
- 85–892Business Administration (BBA), Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN
- 90 and up0
Beyond marks
- 20 programs need a supplementary application
- A portfolio, audition, questionnaire, video or form, due on York’s own date, usually before OUAC closes. Which ones, and what each asks for.
How York reads your transcript
In York’s own words to guidance counsellors, from the OUAC resource guide (September 2026 entry). Each links to the page comparing every university’s answer.
- If you repeat a course
We will accept the highest grade.
- Summer school, night school, e-learning and private school
We accept all Ministry-inspected and -approved courses.
Prior to registering for courses at a private school, students should ensure it is approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Your Grade 11 marks
We use Grade 11 grades for early consideration for many programs.
All offers based on Grade 11 grades are conditional on Grade 12 final grades, including prerequisites and completion of the OSSD.
- AP and IB
AP: Students with completed AP courses with grades of 4 or 5 may receive up to 30 credits of transfer credit.
IB: Students with completed IB Higher Level courses with grades of 5 or better may receive up to 30 credits of transfer credit, depending on the program. https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/advanced-secondary-cegep
- English proficiency
Students whose first language is not English may meet our proficiency requirements if they have completed at least 4 years at an accredited English-medium high school.
Accepted English-language tests include Duolingo, IELTS and TOEFL. York University Language Institute pathways are also available. http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements/language-tests
- Transfer credit
We are a leader in transfer credit assessment and pathway opportunities. | http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/transfer