On a wooded estate off Bayview Avenue, a few kilometres from York's main Keele campus, Glendon runs as York University's bilingual faculty. Many courses are taught in both English and French, and students graduate with a York degree. International relations, translation, economics and public policy draw most of the international intake. It feels like a small liberal arts college inside a big Toronto university.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Official website: glendon.yorku.ca
York University, Toronto
Bilingual, English and French
Former Wood estate near Bayview Avenue
A small campus of a few thousand students
CA$32,000 – CA$38,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$17,000 – CA$23,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on glendon.yorku.ca before you apply.
BA International Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
BA Translation
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 83
Master of Public and International Affairs
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MA Conference Interpreting
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bilingual degrees in English and French.
Small classes on a leafy campus inside Toronto.
Translation and conference interpreting programmes.
Access to York's full library and services.
Graduates move into federal and provincial public service, where French is a real advantage.
Translators and interpreters work for agencies, courts and international bodies.
York degree holders can apply for a post-graduation work permit if eligible.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus was once a private estate, and the old manor house still stands among the gardens and ravine trails. A free shuttle links Glendon with York's Keele campus.
Midtown Toronto is a short bus ride away, with Yonge Street shops and the subway. Rent near Glendon is high, so many students share houses in Leaside or Thorncliffe.
Letter of acceptance from York University
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduate applicants apply through OUAC, and York recommends applying by early February for September. Graduate programmes such as the MPIA set their own deadlines, usually in winter. Leave time for the study permit.
September is the main start. A small number of undergraduate programmes also take January entrants.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from York University and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
International studies, translation, economics and the MPIA are popular. Undergraduates need strong final-year grades and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. French is not always required at entry, but you will take some courses in it.
International students are considered for York entrance scholarships automatically. Glendon also runs its own awards for bilingual students. Check York's scholarship pages for current values.
