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Postgraduate research

About research degrees

A research degree gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world-class academics.

Find the right course for you

You might already have a specific supervisor, department or project in mind, or maybe you're thinking more about an area of study rather than a specific project. Whichever route you're considering we'll help you find the right opportunity for you. Here are some starting points:

• Find a supervisor:   look for academics  who work in your field. Contact your potential supervisor(s) to discuss the research area you’re interested in
• Find a project:  visit your  department of interest's web pages  to see if there is a funded advertised project which fits your interests
• Contact your potential supervisor:  if you’re generating your own research project,  seek guidance  on its suitability and find out about  funding opportunities .

Find out how to apply

You may be entitled to a  UK government loan to help fund your doctoral studies. Applications are now open.

• York Graduate Research School

As a research student at York, you'll be supported by the York Graduate Research School . The School co-ordinates training and development, careers and administrative support. It ensures your supervision and training is of the highest quality, and that you receive fair and consistent treatment.

• Visiting students

If you're already studying a postgraduate research degree at another university, you can apply to spend time at York as a   visiting research student .

Types of course

The following types of research degrees are all qualifications in their own right. They each have a different duration and examination requirements.

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• Fees and expenses
• Full-time: typically three or four years
• Part-time: typically six years

PhDs are the highest research degree-level qualification in the UK. A PhD allows you to explore a specific area of your chosen subject in-depth. You'll conduct a piece of independent and original research, which you'll write up in the form of a substantial thesis. A supervisor will help you to navigate your topic, offering expert advice on the direction of your research.

Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement. You'll develop high-level transferable skills and contribute to the development of knowledge in your chosen field. Our research students often present papers and posters at conferences in the UK and abroad. Many have the satisfaction of seeing their work published.

Some departments offer the opportunity to undertake a PhD by distance learning. This means that you undertake your research and thesis production remotely, attending York’s campus only occasionally. You can be based in the UK or abroad and can study full-time or part-time.

It offers the same high quality of supervisory support, primarily online, and demands the same level of academic rigour as a campus-based PhD.

Browse our distance learning PhDs

• Full-time: four years

Integrated PhD programmes (iPhDs) are offered by a small number of departments. As an iPhD student you’ll be enrolled on a PhD programme, and treated as a PhD student from the outset. However, in your first year, the integrated studies year, you’ll study 120-credits worth of taught modules (normally at Masters level). You'll also undertake a period of research preparation which will include a small-scale research project and either a literature review or research proposal.

The purpose of the integrated studies year is to enhance your knowledge of the discipline so that you're as well-prepared as possible to commence your PhD research project.

In Economics, the iPhD is the standard PhD entry point for all students. In other disciplines, a department may recommend that you apply for an iPhD in place of a standard PhD if they believe that this will be in your best interests . For example, your Masters degree may not have provided the depth and/or breadth of knowledge that your supervisor feels is necessary for you to start your PhD research.

• Full-time: two years
• Part-time: four years

An MPhil is like a small-scale PhD and may suit you if you can't commit to a longer PhD. You'll conduct a piece of original research and develop your skills in research, writing, analysis and critical thinking. Some research students enrol on an MPhil course and transfer to a PhD at the end of their second year - however, the MPhil is a qualification in its own right. Research for the MPhil is carried out in a similar way to the PhD, but the final thesis is normally shorter.

• Full-time: one year
• Part-time: two years

A research Masters involves completing a short, focused research project which is normally assessed by a thesis. You can choose a specific research project and work with a greater degree of independence than on a taught masters course. You'll work with a supervisor who will advise you on your project. Your department will provide research training and support.

Departments

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Supervisors

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Your PhD in Administration

PhD in Administration

Applications for Fall 2024 will be accepted between August 15 th , 2023 and December 8 th , 2023.

We strongly encourage all those considering applying to the Schulich PhD in Administration or those seeking more information to first watch the helpful ‘Schulich PhD in Administration Program Overview and Application Tips Information Session’  for the Fall 2024 intake.

The Schulich doctorate comprises four tightly linked phases of study: coursework to acquire in-depth knowledge of your field of study; a comprehensive examination to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter; defense of a formal research proposal; and a dissertation.

From the outset of the PhD program, you are invited to start thinking about the direction of your research. Scholarly development through the presentation and publication of papers with professors and other students is a cornerstone of the program.

Want to learn more?

View all program details, view course offerings, application tips and faqs, meet our students.

“My time at Schulich has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. I have so many fond memories of how vibrant the research culture was and how incredibly generous the professors, fellow students, and staff were - and frankly, still are - with me.” Marie-Agnès Parmentier, PhD 2009 Associate Professor, Marketing, HEC Montreal

Explore our PhD Specializations.

At Schulich, our expertise in various specialized areas of study will help you meet your unique career objectives and give you a competitive career advantage.

• Operations Management & Information Systems
• Organization Studies
• Policy and Strategic Management
• Sustainability

Career Opportunities

Prepare for a stimulating career in academic teaching and research. Graduates from this rigorous program of study contribute to the knowledge and global practice of business through tenure stream positions at leading universities in Canada, the U.S. or abroad.

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Phd program details by category, admission requirements, requirement checklist.

• Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Masters degrees in Business (MBA’s) from South Asia may require further academic qualifications for consideration.
• A degree certificate will be required if the transcript does not indicate graduation or completion from a program.
• Acceptable scores on all measures of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination taken in the last five years.
• While we do not have a minimum GMAT or GRE cut-off, it is recommended that candidates present a competitive score of 650 and above in the GMAT or 320 and above in the GRE.
• To send your scores for these tests to us please use the following codes: GMAT code Z75-X8-80 or GRE code 5697
• Prior research experience is strongly recommended.
• The online application requires: essays (written), an updated résumé and 3 recommendations. Copies of transcripts, GMAT or GRE scores, and language proficiency test scores (if applicable) may be uploaded to facilitate the initial review process. Note that unofficial documents are sufficient at the application stage.

The PhD program is offered on a full-time basis only. Full-time studies start in September of each year.

The Fall 2024 PhD Application portal will open on August 15 th , 2023.

Fall 2024 Application Deadline: December 8, 2023

Please complete all sections (personal information, education, program of study, payment) of the online application and upload all supporting documentation (e.g. Curriculum Vitae, Scanned Transcripts, Unofficial GMAT or GRE results, and proof of English Proficiency – TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable) by the deadline date. Hard copies of supporting documents are not required at the time of application. Official transcripts and official copies of test scores are only required once an offer of admission is made.

Admissions Decision:  March 2024

For additional admissions information and/or questions about the application process, contact the Schulich PhD Admissions team through our Graduate Enquiry Form. 

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Tuition & Fees

For information on PhD fees, please see York University’s Graduate Student Fees table.

To learn more about the funding offered to PhD students please review PhD Financial Assistance.

Students entering Schulich’s PhD program may expect to receive $30,000 (domestic) and $43,000 (international) each year, up to five years. This funding is guaranteed, provided that students remain in good standing, show satisfactory progress in their work, maintain full-time status and fulfill the expected requirements. If a student defends his/her dissertation proposal before September 15 in his/her fourth year (i.e. start of term 10), he/she is eligible to receive an additional $2000 in year four. Funding in years one through three is tied to a research assistantship. Details are available from the PhD program.

In addition, students will have opportunities to pursue special awards through Schulich and York University and options for working on and off campus. For full details click below.

Financial Aid for PhD Students

Study Options

The PhD must be taken on a full-time basis for the first two years of study. To remain eligible for funding, students must maintain their full-time status.

Available delivery options

• Full-time 48 to 72 months

Location(s)

• Keele Campus Toronto

The requirements to successfully complete the program are outlined below in “Curriculum Overview.”

Curriculum Overview

Candidates for the PhD degree must complete studies in one of the following major fields: Accounting, Organizational Studies, Finance, Marketing, Policy and Strategic Management, or Operations Management and Information Systems. They must also complete a series of methodological courses relevant to that major field.

 Learn more about PhD Course Types 

Coursework only accounts for one of four phases in the PhD program. For a more detailed overview of the PhD program’s four broad phases of study, view program requirements (below)

The courses you take are dependent on your particular program of study and research interests. To see which courses are required for your area of interest, view specializations (below) .

To browse all of our course offerings, view current PhD course offerings or visit our Course Catalog .

Coursework is intended to prepare students to carry out leading-edge research in their major field. A student’s coursework plan is developed in consultation with the faculty member from the student’s field who has been assigned as an advisor.

Students entering the PhD program without an MBA degree are required to do a number of Schulich MBA 1 Required Foundations of Management Core Courses.

Students must complete the following course requirements:

• A core of courses designed to support necessary methodology training
• A minimum of four courses in the major field
• A minimum of two electives in topics related to the major field, approved by the PhD program coordinator in the candidate’s major field of study.

These courses will normally be chosen from those offered at the 7000-level at the Schulich School of Business. With permission, some may be chosen from those offered at the graduate level by other graduate programs or at other academic institutions.

Comprehensive Examination

Each student must pass a comprehensive examination before proceeding to formal work on her or his dissertation. Comprehensive examinations are designed to demonstrate competence and knowledge in the field. The examination is set and administered by the faculty within the student’s major field.

The Faculty regards the comprehensive examination as a pivotal point for deciding whether students should be allowed to proceed with their studies or be encouraged to withdraw from the program.

Dissertation Proposal and Oral Defence

Candidates must prepare a written proposal to conduct original dissertation research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee and must defend this to the satisfaction of the thesis supervisor and members of the committee.

Dissertation and Oral Examination

Candidates must prepare a dissertation based on original research carried out under the supervision of a supervisory committee and submit the results in appropriate dissertation form. After the formal submission of the dissertation, an oral examination is held. It is expected that all or part of the dissertation will be published following professional or scientific review.

The Schulich School of Business continues to accelerate in its commitment to research excellence across all functional and program areas and through thriving interdisciplinary initiatives within Schulich and beyond. Fundamental to our success in advancing knowledge and understanding in business has been the continued recruitment of researchers of the highest distinction and calibre.

Browse our PhD specializations for faculty profiles by academic area.

Teaching & Learning Online

Program faculty members

Professor of Strategy and International Business; Pierre Lassonde Chair in International Business

Professor of Strategic Management; Executive Director, York Change Leadership (YCL)

Professor of Finance; Bob Finlayson Chair in International Finance

Professor of Marketing; Kraft Foods Canada Chair in Marketing

Professor of Sustainability Accounting; Erivan K. Haub Chair in Business & Sustainability

Professor of Marketing; Director, PhD Program

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management

Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; York Research Chair in Managing AI-Driven Technologies in Health Care

Associate Professor of Finance

Professor of Public Policy and Sustainability; Director, BBA/iBBA Programs

Professor of Accounting

Professor of Strategic Management

Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean, Research; Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise

Professor of Marketing

Associate Professor; Ann Brown Chair in Organization Studies

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Program Director, Master of Supply Chain Management

Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean, Students; Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance

Professor; RBC Chair in Social Innovation & Impact; Area Coordinator, Sustainability

Program Director, MBA in Technology Leadership; Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Special Advisor, AI & Business Analytics

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; CPA Ontario Chair in International Entrepreneurship; Co-director of Entrepreneurial Studies

Associate Professor; York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity

Professor of Strategy; Scotiabank Chair in International Business and Entrepreneurship

Professor of Finance

Professor of Finance; Scotiabank Chair in International Finance

Associate Dean, External Relations; Canada Research Chair (Tier II); Professor of Marketing

Program Director, Master of Marketing; Associate Professor of Marketing

Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management (Tier 1); Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Associate Professor of Organization Studies; Area Coordinator, Organization Studies

Associate Professor of Organization Studies

Professor of Finance; Area Coordinator, Finance

Professor of Strategic Management; Newmont Endowed Chair in Business Strategy

Associate Professor of Organization Studies; Associate Dean, Academic

FCA, FCPA (Ontario); Professor of Accounting; Area Coordinator, Accounting

Associate Professor of Marketing

Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems; Director, Master of Business Analytics; Director, Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence

Program Director, Master of Management; Associate Professor of Organization Studies

Associate Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Analytics

Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems

Assistant Professor of Finance

Student Research

Select a PhD specialization to learn more about recent student research, publication and placement.

Application FAQs and Tips

1. how do i apply.

Start by creating a profile in our online system . Once you submit your profile page, check your email to create a password for your application. It may take up to 15 minutes for the email to arrive. Save that email for reference, as it also contains the permanent link to the application portal. You will then be able to begin your application and upload your documents.

2. How much does it cost to apply?

The application fee is $150CAD payable online with any major credit card.

The PhD program does not offer application fee waiver.

3. Do you offer application fee waivers?

4. when will a decision be issued.

Applications will be reviewed following the application deadline. Decisions will be made in March/April.

5. Do I need to send in official documents?

Official documents are not required at the application stage .

You can apply with unofficial documents that are scanned and uploaded to your application. Please ensure all information on scanned documents is clear and legible. The grading scale or legend must be included with the uploaded transcript for each institution; this information is often found on the back or at the end of the transcript. Unofficial test results must be submitted with your application. Required test results need to be submitted prior to the application deadline to be considered.

Official documents are only required following an admissions decision. If admitted to the program, final official transcripts must be submitted before the term start date (early September). Official transcripts and test results must be mailed or emailed directly from the issuing institution.  If my mail:

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions, Room W263B Seymour Schulich Building Schulich School of Business – York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada, M3J 1P3

** If the institutions that you have attended provide Official Transcripts in digital format, you may arrange with your institutions to send the official transcripts directly to us via email to [email protected] . (Note: Only transcripts received directly from the institutions are considered official.)

For questions on admission on conditions, please visit http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/admission-conditions

6. Which part of the application is most important?

We take a holistic approach during the application review process and all components of the application are thoroughly reviewed. There is no particular weight assigned to any of the components in the application.

7. Is there a word limit to the essay questions?

No, there is no word limit for the essays.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement in the “Essays” section of the application. This is the statement where you will describe your motives for pursuing PhD studies. Your statement of intent should include:

1) your specific research interests 2) why you have selected your chosen field 3) your career plans

We suggest to provide responses to the questions that equals 1-2 pages in length.

8. Is the GMAT or GRE a mandatory requirement and can this be waived?

Yes, the GMAT or GRE is mandatory.

GMAT or GRE is a requirement of the program and cannot be waived.

All applicants are required to complete the GMAT or the GRE if they wish to be eligible for admission, regardless of their academic or professional profile.

9. What is minimum competitive GMAT or GRE score?

While we do not have a minimum GMAT or GRE cut-off, however, it is recommended that candidates present a competitive score of 650 and above in the GMAT or 320 and above in the GRE.

10. What are the minimum scores required on the acceptable English language tests?

The following minimum scores are acceptable for admission consideration:

11. Can the English language test requirements be waived?

If you have studied full-time at a university where the language of instruction and examination were English for at least 1 year you will not be required to submit an English proficiency test score.

Please note that your official university transcripts or supporting documentation from the university must state the degree was taught in English .

12. Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? Is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor?

Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor before applying to the PhD program.

Your supervisor is typically identified after admission and admission is not conditional upon securing a supervisor. However, we encourage our applicants to connect with our area representatives (see PhD program specializations) to discuss research interests and learn more about each area.

13. Can I use professional references instead of academic references?

You will enter your information into Step 7 of the application form. Full details can be found within the application. Please choose referees, or recommenders, who are most familiar with your potential as a scholar and researcher.

General guidelines for choosing your referees:

• Referees are typically research professors, or others who are able to comment on your scholarly and educational goals.
• Referees should know you well and be able to attest to your past performance, potential, and qualifications for completing a Ph.D. in business and a scholarly career.
• Referees who have served as a research supervisor or a similar role are most preferred.
• Referees cannot be relatives or friends. Schulich cannot offer advice on the suitability of your referee – only you can decide who will best represent you.
• Referee information should be complete, and references should be submitted on time to meet the program deadline.
• Referees must complete the online reference form, recommendation letters will not be accepted.

14. How much is tuition and what financial aid opportunities are available?

For information on PhD fees, please see York University’s Graduate Student Fees table.

View Graduate Program Fees Structure FAQs

Please visit our PhD Financial Assistance page for more information on financial support and scholarships available to full-time doctoral students.

15. I don’t have my GMAT/GRE score yet. Can I complete and submit my application now and then take the GMAT or GRE and submit the score later?

Yes, but you will need to indicate your scheduled GMAT or GRE test date in the initial stages of your application. Also keep in mind that the PhD application must be submitted by the application deadline (December 8th, 2023 for the Fall 2024 intake) and the GMAT or GRE score must be received no later than December 15th, 2023. If the GMAT/GRE is not received by that date, the application will be eliminated from consideration.

16. I have read the information above but have a question I can’t find the answer to. Who can I contact?

Please connect with the PhD admissions team here: https://schulich.yorku.ca/admissions/connect-with-us/grad-inquiry/

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Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Part-time MBA, Accelerated MBA, MBA India, MBA/Juris Doctor, MBA/MFA/MA, Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA, PhD delivered by Schulich School of Business

Ranked number one in Canada, the MBA program will equip students with the specialized knowledge and leadership skills to gain a competitive advantage in the field. The program offers real-world experiential learning that connects students with clients to work on real business problems and solutions. Explore an extensive selection of 18 areas of specialization in management functions, industry sectors and special business issues. The MBA curriculum is offered on a full-time, part-time and accelerated basis.

Master of Accounting (MAcc)

A unique Master's program for graduates of liberal arts, science and business programs that is accredited by both the Chartered Professionals Accountants (CPA) of Ontario and the global Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With a focus on case-based integrated learning, graduates are prepared for the complex field of accounting by improving their ability to make effective decisions within legal, financial, regulatory and ethical frameworks. The MAcc is an academically rigorous and highly intensive full-time program.

Graduate Diploma

Accounting (Professional Accounting)

A program designed for students who want to get a head start in earning their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Class sizes are capped at 25 students, and a variety of workshops and networking events help further prepare students for their professional career. The program offers three start times (fall, winter or summer) and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

Advanced Accounting

Delivered by Schulich School of Business

Schulich’s Diploma in Advanced Accounting (DAAc) is accredited by CPA Ontario. The DAAc is designed to further students’ academic and intellectual abilities in all fields of professional accountancy. Graduates will be prepared to pursue their professional accounting certification and differentiate themselves from others in the field. The Diploma in Advanced Accounting is a concurrent program for Master of Accounting students and is offered on a full-time bases.

Advanced Hebrew & Jewish Studies

The Graduate Diploma is intended to give formal recognition to those students who undertake a concentrated research and study program in an area of Jewish Studies. Students engage in research focusing on Jewish education, culture, history as well as Israel and international relations. The Graduate Diploma will be earned concurrently with the master or doctoral degree program for which a student is registered.

Anthropology, Social

York’s Anthropology program is recognized as Top 5 ranking in Canada and Top 100 in the world. The program emphasizes theoretical and practical research that combines conceptual sophistication, reflexivity and political engagement at various levels from the global to the regional and the local. Students find inspiration and opportunity to engage in ethnographic fieldwork (including digital) in places, communities and archives on topics of contemporary and historical relevance.

Art History & Visual Culture

The Graduate Program in Art History is designed to meet contemporary Canadian needs in the areas of art and architectural history, critical theory and writing, visual culture, and the gallery and museum field. The objective of the program is to prepare candidates for careers in art history and academia, as well as in publishing, curatorial practice, museology and arts administration. Part-time students, especially those with experience in the discipline, are encouraged to apply.

Artificial Intelligence Management

Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The 12-month full-time Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence is designed to meet the growing need for talented professionals with the skills and knowledge to develop, evaluate, refine and implement AI-related applications and technologies. The immersive curriculum offers a technical foundation in natural language processing, computational methods and modeling, paired with core business skills. Students will critically explore an evolving ethical landscape as they confront moral topics in AI, such as algorithmic bias and data privacy.

Arts, Media & Entertainment Management

York's Graduate Diploma in Arts, Media and Entertainment Management is unique in Canada; at no other institution can a student obtain an MBA with a concentration in arts and media management. Courses focus on issues specific to the arts and cultural industries, such as regulation and policy, rights management, talent management and the impact of digital disruption. The Diploma is earned concurrently with the Master of Business Administration.

Asian Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies is a one-of-a-kind program tailored specifically for students conducting their graduate research in Asia and Asian Diasporas. Given the program's emphasis on non-spatially contained definition of Asian studies, diaspora, identity and transnationalism among immigrant communities in Canada, students will acquire a broad knowledge of contemporary Asian research and issues.

As one of the largest Biology departments in Canada, we produce cutting-edge, hands-on research and advance the current frontiers of knowledge guided by award-winning and internationally recognized faculty. Both the MSc and PhD degrees are designed to give students in-depth knowledge of a specific area of current biology by offering three specializations: Cell & Molecular Biology; Animal & Plant Physiology; Ecology & Evolution. For part-time study, contact the program directly.

Biotechnology

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology addresses an unfilled need in the Canadian Biotechnology Industry. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, enormous stress has been put on Canadian society, and the biotechnology industry has been leaned on heavily to bring forward high-value strategies and pharmaceutical options with many job openings remaining unfilled. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to increase the available pool of trained talent for the biotechnology industry and to strengthen the biotechnology ecosystem.

Biotechnology Management

Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM)

This program is one of a kind in Canada as it offers students training in practical biotechnology theories, skills and practices, a graduate education in management, and two terms of paid work-placements. During the final year, students complete an interdisciplinary capstone course that combines biotechnology and management skills and knowledge. Students will graduate with two credentials — a Professional Master’s in Biotechnology Management and a Graduate Diploma in Management — and will be positioned to make immediate contributions to the growing Canadian biotechnology industry.

Business Analytics

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The first of its kind in Canada, Schulich’s Master of Business Analytics program gives students the tools and techniques to succeed at data-driven decision-making. This one-year, full-time program is designed to provide its graduates with the necessary expertise to become leaders in this evolving, high-demand field. All Schulich MBAN students are awarded the much-coveted SAS™ (Statistical Analysis Software) certification on completion of the program.

Business and the Environment

The Business and the Environment Diploma is offered jointly by the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change and the Erivan K. Haub Program at the Schulich School of Business. Students gain fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, hands-on experience and global perspective to become problem solvers, policymakers, planners and leaders. A highlight of this program includes a 12-week internship or placement in an organization or agency with a focus on business and the environment.

The Chemistry department at York university boasts state-of-the-art facilities and world class faculty. The program focuses on cutting-edge research in all of the traditional areas of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry with specialization available in atmospheric chemistry, mass spectrometry, biomolecular interactions and materials science. A part-time coursework program leading to an MSc degree is available.

Cinema & Media Studies

York University’s Graduate Program in Cinema and Media Studies is recognized internationally as one of Canada’s most innovative and dynamic film programs. Students are provided with a unique integration of cinema and media studies, hands-on skills, critical theory, and state-of-the-art production resources and pedagogy. The program offers three specializations: Cinema & Cultural Theory; National & Transnational Cinemas; Cinema & Technologies of the Image. Combined MA/MBA also available.

Civil Engineering

Master of Applied Science (MASc), PhD

The Graduate Program in Civil Engineering offers advanced training leading to Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The program covers three research theme areas: Sustainable Development; Designing for Climate Change; and Infrastructure and Resilience. Our curriculum gives you the flexibility to choose the direction and focus of your studies with a wide range of technical electives in structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, sanitary and environmental engineering.

Communication & Culture

Offered through a partnership between York and Toronto Metropolitan University, the program capitalizes on the facilities and resources shared by both universities. Students benefit from the real-world experience of professors in the fields of communications, the social sciences, humanities, media and fine arts. The program offers three flexible areas of study: Media and Culture, Politics and Policy and Technology in Practice. Unique in Ontario, this program combines academic and professional work.

Comparative Literature

This challenging Graduate Diploma highlights the comparative, multilingual, cross-cultural nature of graduate training. Students take on projects that explain and critique western and non-western literary, cultural and artistic traditions in contexts that are both historical and contemporary. Faculty come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, providing opportunities of doing specialized academic work in diverse fields. The Graduate Diploma is awarded concurrently with a Master or Doctoral degree.

Conference Interpreting

Master of Conference Interpreting (MCI)

The Master of Conference Interpreting at Glendon is a graduate program that uses blended learning to prepare students to join a new generation of professionals. In this two-year intensive program, students learn how to listen to speeches, presentations, debates and other forms of spoken discourse in one language and relay them to an audience in another. The MCI has seven working languages: Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Critical Disability Studies

York’s PhD program in Critical Disability Studies remains the only one in Canada. Students in CDS explore disability from critical perspectives in relation to social policy, equity, social justice, human rights as well as cultural and social movements in Canada and internationally. The MA program is offered full or part-time to students from a variety of backgrounds. The PhD is offered on a full-time basis only.

Culture, Communication & Leadership in Canadian Business

The Graduate Diploma in Culture, Communication and Leadership in Canadian Business provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth appreciation of cultural differences, business practices and knowledge of conventions to effectively interact with organizations in the field. Graduates are recruited by leading local and global companies, providing a world of career possibilities in fields such as Business Development, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Project Management and Technology Consulting.

Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture

The Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture provides an enhanced learning experience for those who are interested in a curatorial career. The program is designed to meet contemporary Canadian needs in the areas of art and architectural history, art criticism and the gallery and museum fields. Students graduate with both the Master of Arts degree in Art History and the Graduate Diploma in Curatorial Studies in Visual Culture.

Founded in the 1970s, York’s Dance program was the first in Canada to award graduate dance degrees. Students investigate experiences and theories through studio practice, seminars, field trips, research, productions and academic conferences. Graduates may be found working in a variety of fields including community, production, therapy, teaching, administrative and archival positions. Combined MA/MBA and MFA/MBA also available.

Dance Studies

The only PhD in Dance Studies in Canada provides students with the opportunity to pursue dance research in preparation for careers in academia or the cultural sector. Students have access to field trips, fieldwork, conferences as well as archives and special collections in Toronto and elsewhere. Employment possibilities for graduates range from teaching in post-secondary education, to work in archives and museums, arts administration, publishing, journalism and the media.

Democratic Administration

This unique Graduate Diploma is aimed at fostering analytical and practical insights into how to help build more democratic and responsive institutions. Students are equipped with tools needed to elaborate and critically evaluate policies across a broad range of social and economic issues as well as explore alternative methods of policy formation and implementation. The program is geared to both new and returning students who aspire to leadership positions in popular sector institutions.

Commencing in 2005, the Master of Design (MDes) at York University is the first graduate program in design in Ontario. Our degrees are practice-based and intellectually rigorous, investigating the cultural, social, cognitive and technological dimensions of visual communication design. We prepare graduates for careers as practicing designers, design researchers and educators by engaging students in critical practice, theory, and methodology.

Development Studies

Our research-intensive MA is a uniquely focused but flexible graduate program, which combines theoretical-academic learning with practical research proficiencies and place-based knowledge about the Global South. Students are offered a full range of conceptual and methodological tools necessary for a deeper comprehension of the current issues and challenges of sustainable human development in a globalizing world. The MA is structured as a five-term program combining course work, fieldwork and internship/placement.

Digital Media

MA, MSc, PhD

The Graduate Program in Digital Media provides highly qualified students with the opportunity to do specialised hybrid research work in a program that uniquely combines computational science and artistic practices. Students will explore, develop and critically engage with broad range of digitally supported media, focusing on either the artistic or technological aspects of these studies.

Disaster & Emergency Management

Master of Disaster & Emergency Management (MDEM)

The only Graduate Program of its kind in Ontario, York's Master of Disaster & Emergency Management equips students with the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to local, national and international disasters and emergencies. Intended for those with an academic background or work experience in the field, students learn from experts in areas like environmental risks and management, humanitarian law, crisis management, war and complex emergencies. Online bridging course is available.

Early Childhood Education

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) gives formal recognition to those graduate students who have undertaken concentrated research and study concerning the education of young children (birth to age eight). Students who are enrolled in the Graduate Program in Education’s MEd or PhD can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program. 

Earth & Space Science

Earth and Space Science was one of the founding graduate programs at the Lassonde School of Engineering and Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science (CRESS). The program is recognized internationally for the development of satellites and scientific instruments for space exploration and scientific analysis. Students in our program conduct ground-breaking research in the areas of atmospheric Science and Meteorology, Geomatics Science and Geomatics Engineering as well as Space Science and Space Engineering.

The Graduate Program in Economics is ranked among the top programs in Canada. Students can take both applied courses associated with professional economic skills useful for work in the private or government sector, along with technical and theoretical courses for a career in academia. Specializations include: Econometrics; Industrial Organization; International Money & Finance; International Trade; Applied Economic Theory.

Education in Urban Environments

The Education in Urban Environments diploma provides enriched experiences for teachers to continue to develop their expertise and meet the ongoing challenges of education in a cosmopolitan city. Students who are enrolled in the Graduate Program in Education’s MEd or PhD can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program. 

Education: Language, Culture & Teaching

The Graduate Program in Education: Language, Culture & Teaching is internationally known for its interdisciplinary approach to engaging the most pressing educational research, ideas and issues of our time. For over twenty-five years, the program has supported researchers, scholars and students to advance ground-breaking thinking, studies and policies in education. Our graduate students are leaders across the private and public education sectors and continue to make positive change in the field of education wherever they are.

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

MSc (Computer Science), MASc (Electrical and Computer Engineering), PhD (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)

The only Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in Canada offers exceptional programs and learning experiences to make a positive impact on the world and promote scholarship and discovery in a research-oriented environment. Our strengths include artificial intelligence, cyber security, big data, human-computer interaction and many others. The internship program gives students a combination of industrial and academic experience in a research-intensive environment. Competitive funding available to both domestic and international students.

Our faculty and courses represent a compelling range of theoretical, historical and critical approaches to literature across the historical sweep of English-language works in all genres from their very beginnings to today’s global spectrum of voices and expressive forms. Over the past three generations, our forward-thinking research and engaging teaching methodologies have helped shape literary scholarship across the world. Study with prize-winning graduate faculty in American, British, Canadian, Postcolonial, Diasporic and World Literatures.

Environmental Studies

With a profound commitment to environmental and social justice, the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies contributes to solving some of the most pressing socio-environmental issues of our times. Both the Master's and Doctoral degrees are designed to teach and empower diverse thinkers through multi-disciplinary approaches and hands-on learning opportunities by engaging in an extensive array of environmental concerns, approaches and actions to make positive change.

Environmental/Sustainability Education

The Graduate Diploma in Environmental/Sustainability provides opportunities for educators in schools, community organizations, cultural institutions and advocacy groups to develop expertise and to participate in research, theory and practice in the field of environmental and sustainability education. It is an opportunity for participants to focus their studies on the environmental implications of education and the role of education in sustainability in its broadest sense.

Études françaises

A unique interdisciplinary program featuring a double specialization in French Literature and French Linguistics and offering French only courses on both York campuses. Students will have the opportunity to research and study the language of France, French Canada and French communities across the world. Specializations include: Literary Theory & Fields; Women’s Literature; Descriptive & Theoretical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; French Language Learning in a Canadian context.

Études francophones

A program offered entirely in French, with special relevance for Ontario’s Francophone communities, offers innovative curricula and research opportunities featuring connexions with other disciplines such as translation, law, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, cognitive science and public affairs. Students are encouraged to apply and challenge plural theoretical perspectives while acquiring in-depth insight into varieties of French and the literatures of the Francophone world.

European Studies

The Canadian Centre for German and European Studies offers a special Graduate Diploma in European Studies that equips students to conduct innovative research and nurtures their professional advancement. Students will develop expertise in the interdisciplinary field of German and European Studies, exchange ideas with students and professors in the humanities, social sciences and professional faculties as well as receive mentorship in academic research and professional skills from leading scholars.

Film: Production and Screenwriting

Canada’s only dedicated MFA program in Screenwriting trains students in all aspects of writing for the screen, including television and cinema. Award-winning filmmakers teach in the Production program, with access to extensive production facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. You’ll be closely connected to Toronto's vibrant film scene, with research centres like the Toronto International Film Festival Group Film Reference Library and production companies that provide opportunities and connections to help launch careers. Combined MFA/MBA available.

Master of Finance (MF) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Schulich Master of Finance provides the intensive industry grounding and accelerated CFA pathway needed to launch a career in modern finance. Students will develop their understanding of corporate finance, risk management, private equity, compliance and more. The 12-month full-time program offers courses, which place a strong emphasis on real-world applications and context.

Financial Accountability

Master of Financial Accountability (MFAc)

Founded in 2009, The MFAc is the only program of its kind in the world, which consists of four dynamic and interrelated conceptual cornerstones: (1) Corporate Ethics; (2) Regulative Standards and Legislative Requirements; (3) Effective Information Systems; and (4) Transparency in Reporting (the program’s ultimate goal). Students are well equipped with the tools and knowledge required to deal innovatively with complex organizational, ethical, legislative and financial realities in their careers.

Financial Engineering

The Financial Engineering Program, established in 1998, is of interest to students with strong quantitative backgrounds in economics, mathematics, science, statistics, computer science and engineering. Through rigorous training in Mathematics coupled with specialized courses offered by the Schulich School of Business, the program opens doors to many exciting careers in the Financial Industry all over the world.

Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies

Founded 1991, the Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies (GFWS) program is one of the largest Gender Studies programs in the world. One of our primary goals is to develop and apply a feminist analytical perspective to teaching and research on women and gender as they intersect with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability and age. The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education and law.

General Interpreting

The General Interpreting program is well suited to those who wish to interpret professionally in court and/or healthcare settings. The diploma is taught exclusively online, through real-time, interactive classes that are language specific. Students are taught by some of the best working interpreters from around the world, and graduates are ready to interpret using the technologies that are rapidly changing the profession.

One of Canada’s leading programs in Geography offers students the chance to explore multiple ways of knowing the world based on social sciences, humanities and physical-biological sciences. The spirit of sustainability and social justice animates the research work conducted by our community of exceptional students and faculty. Nearly all of our graduate students are engaged in fieldwork.

Global Health

PhD delivered by Faculty of Health

York University's PhD program in Global Health will examine global health issues in relation to intersecting challenges of wealth disparity, environmental degradation, government policy and human rights. The program will prepare the next generation of health leaders with the knowledge and skills to address these challenges and improve health for people worldwide, helping to create the conditions that enable equity.

Global Metals and Minerals Management

RANKED #1 IN CANADA by The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, and QS, Schulich is Canada’s preeminent business school. Students gain an in-depth understanding of management complexities and strategic opportunities that leaders face in the Global Metals and Minerals Industry. This is accomplished through extensive interactions with industry leaders, as well as through attendance at industry events and conferences, strategy field studies at mining companies and mine site visits.

The Graduate Program in Health is an exciting learning environment that focuses on real-world and applied research questions related to health. The program emphasizes how societal, economic, political, organizational, and cultural processes influence health. Through theoretical and conceptual approaches from multiple disciplines, students are trained to approach health research in an interdisciplinary way. The program offers two fields of specialization: Health Policy & Equity and Health System Management & Health Data Analytics.

Health Industry Management

The Health Industry Management Diploma is designed to explore the needs and potential solutions to improve health systems. Based on consultations from industry leaders, the program has designed a curriculum that provides a solid knowledge base and understanding of the health sector. Led by faculty and sector leaders who are focused on in-depth insights into the industry’s opportunities and challenges, students are able to leverage their learnings and pursue exciting career opportunities in this field.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology at York covers a broad range of topics across the human lifespan, including cancer care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS, pain, SARS as well as stress and coping. The program is intended to promote competency in health psychology research for graduate students enrolled in the Psychology or Kinesiology & Health Science programs. York is the only Canadian university to offer a diploma in Health Psychology.

One of Canada’s top-ranked graduate History programs provides students with a vibrant intellectual climate embracing a wide range of geographical and thematic areas of historical research. Long known for its strength in Canadian History, the program also offers areas of research in Comparative, Global and Transnational History, Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America and the History of the Ancient World.

Human Resources Management

Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM), PhD

The School of Human Resource Management is the largest university unit in Canada devoted to the study of HRM, making it a leader in its field.  We offer an executive-style MHRM for HR professionals and a research-based PhD program. Students explore issues that range from organizational change and development to strategic compensation, international HR and qualitative research methods.

The program aims to produce graduates equipped to utilize the rich tools afforded by interdisciplinary scholarship in humanities within a broad range of pursuits both within and outside of the university. An explicit focus is on interdisciplinary scholarship in theory and in practice, which addresses critical issues involving western and non-western humanist traditions. Fields of research include: Comparative Perspectives and Cultural Boundaries, Values and Culture, Religion and The Cultures, Technologies and Sciences of the Modern.

Information Systems & Technology

The School of Information Technology provides the most current knowledge about information technologies and their application in modern organizations. The degree will prepare students for employment in a broad range of sectors such as health, business and education. Students can choose courses from many IT areas, including: Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Computing, Complex Systems and Decision Support and Financial Technologies. The program is offered both on a part-time and full-time basis.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies—one of the first formalized graduate programs in Canada—enables highly motivated students to study within three distinct disciplines in order to deeply explore a particular problem or phenomenon. Students have the option to propose a research project and choose scholarly lenses from an intriguing range of interdisciplinary fields. The student’s unique area of inquiry may combine the fine arts, sciences, health, social sciences, engineering, humanities, law and more.

Intermediate Accounting

The Schulich Diploma in Intermediate Accounting is an 8-month program designed to provide a foundation in the field of Professional Accountancy in Canada. The core curriculum is designed to thoroughly introduce students to accounting concepts such as reporting, analysis, capital structure and financial planning. Topics incorporate key principles for management and ethical considerations in a wider global context and prepare students to pursue their next steps in a professional accountancy career.

International & Security Studies

The Graduate Diploma in International & Security Studies provides Master's and Doctoral students the opportunity to specialize in the area of international and security studies. Students engage in research and complete work dedicated to the production and promotion of critical knowledge on security within local, national, international and global contexts.

Jewish Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Jewish Studies is of interest to leaders in the Jewish community, to teachers and administrators in Jewish schools and to those with an interest in Jewish Studies who do not wish to earn a formal graduate degree. The diploma provides an intellectual grounding for their activities and give them the information needed to put their leadership, teaching and interests into a broader context. Students are admitted directly into the diploma program.

Justice System Administration

Through the Justice System Administration Diploma, students are exposed to an in-depth analysis of the literature on judicial administration in Canada, with relevant comparison to other related jurisdictions. In addition, students will be exposed to a related body of literature on law and public administration. 12-week work placement opportunities are available.

Kinesiology & Health Science

MSc, MA, Master of Fitness Science (MFSc), PhD

The Graduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science is designed to prepare students for academic and professional settings with a broad commitment to advancing physical health, mental health and social well-being through ongoing professional development. Students are offered four areas of specialization: Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology; Neuroscience and Biomechanics; Health & Fitness Behaviours; and Socio-Cultural and Policy Studies in Sport and Physical Activity.

Language & Literacy Education

The Language and Literacy Education Graduate Diploma invites students with an interest in language and literacy to explore what it means to develop citizens whose personal, economic and intellectual lives are enhanced by advancing their skills in language and literacy. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

Latin American & Caribbean Studies

This unique Graduate Diploma, established in 1986, offers formal accreditation at the graduate level of specialized knowledge on Latin America and the Caribbean. The program is a great way to connect with other students and researchers exploring Latin America and the Caribbean through many events organized by our vibrant intellectual community. 

Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)

Osgoode is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious law schools with a reputation for academic excellence. Our degree programs are known for the breadth and depth of their constantly evolving course offerings and their ground-breaking approaches to the study of law. Through an innovative, creative and rigorous course of study, students are challenged to attain the highest standards of excellence in legal scholarship.

Law (Osgoode Professional Development)

Professional LLM, General LLM, Tax Law LLM, Canadian Common Law LLM, LLM in International Business Law

The Osgoode Professional LLM degree program is specially designed for lawyers, executives and experienced professionals wanting to develop their expertise in a particular area of law. This program provides the option to focus on one of 14 law specializations, including: Administrative Law; Business Law; Dispute Resolution; Constitutional Law; Energy & Infrastructure Law; Tax Law and Canadian Common Law. With part-time, full-time and distance learning options, the program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule.

Law for Law Enforcement Professionals

Delivered by Osgoode Hall Law School

The Graduate Diploma in Law for Law Enforcement Professionals is the only program of its kind in Canada. Designed and co-taught by law enforcement professionals, this innovative program focusses on the substantive law issues confronting policing professionals in their day-to-day work. The program is delivered in small group seminars over a two-year period and offered on a part-time basis to meet the needs of all professionals working in the sector.

Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)

Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)

The Master of Leadership and Community Engagement is a part-time professional degree offered by the Graduate Program in Education that prepares graduates to advance in leadership roles in public sector organizations and communities with a focus on community engagement and innovation. The program emphasizes leadership, policy, community engagement, program design and evaluation as well as social justice.

Linguistics & Applied Linguistics

The Graduate Program in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics is well known for the excellence of its faculty, students and teaching. Our mission is to educate candidates in ways that will prepare them for careers in teaching, research, government and the private sector. Faculty research and supervision interests cover a broad spectrum of areas in Linguistics. Specializations include: Core Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; and Applied Linguistics.

Master of Management (MMgt) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Master of Management is designed to equip graduates from non-business programs with the tools they need for managing and problem-solving in a variety of organizations and environments. Students will build knowledge of the major disciplines of management and how they intersect, while developing key competencies that are valued by organizations and that will facilitate employment in a career with a future. This one-year program is offered on a full-time basis.

The Graduate Diploma in Management provides students who have non-business backgrounds with a robust understanding of the field of management and key skills required in managing an organization. Through a set of modules, students are introduced to major areas in management, including organizational theory, accounting, finance, operations management, organizational behaviors and law. The 2-term program can be taken concurrently with other graduate programs or as a direct-entry diploma for candidates who seek to advance their careers.

Management Practice

Masters of Science in Management Practice

The Master of Science degree in Management Practice is designed to provide future leaders in organizations with a robust understanding of management practices rooted in applied research and analysis that inform evidence-based decision-making. Students are provided the opportunity to focus on one specific area: Accounting, Marketing, Supply chain management, Entrepreneurship and innovation and Managing professionals. The program can be completed on a full-time and part-time basis.

Master of Marketing (MMKG) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The full-time, 12-month Schulich Master of Marketing is the first program of its kind in Canada to prepare graduates for professional careers in marketing. Students will earn state-of-the-art digital marketing and research tools and grow their literacy in analytics, social media, advertising and consumer behavior. The capstone of the program is a two-term marketing field project, designed to give students first-hand experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies for real-world organizations.

Master of Business Administration in Technology Leadership

Master of Business Administration (MBA) delivered by Schulich School of Business

Discover the MBA program designed for tech leaders of the future.

With a constantly refreshed curriculum and a focus on real-world, experiential learning, the Schulich Tech MBA prepares the next generation of change makers to win in an era where every company is a tech company.

This 16-month (4-term) full-time program includes guaranteed workplace internships, direct exposure to industry leaders in Toronto’s thriving tech scene, and career support. Students will tackle current technology challenges through case studies, simulations, guest lectures, and a capstone integrated field study project. The Tech MBA Advisory Council guides the curriculum’s continuous innovation, reflecting market challenges and opportunities.

Mathematics & Statistics

MSc (Applied & Industrial), MA, PhD

Our Graduate Programs provide both depth and breadth of knowledge in mathematics and statistics to help students tackle challenging problems in theory and applications. Many graduates go on to successful careers in academia, industry and public service worldwide. We offer thesis and course-based MA programs in pure and applied math, probability, theoretical and applied statistics, and data science, as well as MSc and PhD degrees.

Mathematics Education

The Graduate Diploma is designed to provide opportunities for graduate level study of theories and research in Mathematics Education to practising teachers, administrators and people in the community whose work involves developing mathematical literacies. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

Mechanical Engineering

York’s Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering offers an exceptional opportunity to work with award-winning investigators in state-of-the-art facilities. The program offers research directions in core fields such as solid mechanics, thermofluids and aerospace. Students will develop the skills and experience required to prepare for industry leadership, teaching and research-based career paths across a wide range of engineering disciplines, along with a strong emphasis on soft skills. 

The Graduate Program in Music offers both MA and PhD degrees in broadly defined research areas that include composition, ethnomusicology, jazz, musicology, performance and popular music. Recognition is given to the multiple cultures that coexist in contemporary society and to the many contexts and issues which shape musical expression and research. Our professors include ethnomusicologists, music historians, music theorists and composers. Combined MA/MBA also available.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Graduate Diploma offers diverse areas of research ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms in nerve cells to the study of behaviour of whole organisms. Current and incoming graduate students will be supervised by faculty members engaged in neuroscience research within the departments of Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, EECS and Biology. Opportunities for local and international collaborations with hospitals and other universities are available.

MScN, Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) MScN, PhD

The Graduate Program in Nursing encourages students to question conventional assumptions and practices as they gain the insights and skills to contribute to the future development of Canada’s health care system. The program integrates relational principles with theoretical knowledge on transformational and organizational leadership, caring and narrative pedagogies, global and local policy and human health experiences.

MA, PhD, MA/Juris Doctor

Our programs teach both traditional and interdisciplinary methods, including empirical, conceptual and applied approaches. Students also engage in ongoing discourse with researchers in other disciplines, such as law, psychology, neuroscience and healthcare. Specializations include: ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of law; philosophy of cognitive science, mind and language; history of 19th and 20th century philosophy; and philosophy of science and epistemology.

Physics & Astronomy

The program is recognized for offering students invaluable research opportunities through its affiliation with important international endeavours. Students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of physics and astronomy. The program offers excellent facilities, first-rate professors and close connections to interdisciplinary centres at York in fields such as Atmospheric Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Mass Spectrometry and Vision Research.

Political Science

Created in 1967, York’s Department of Political Science is the largest program in Ontario with an international reputation for critical scholarship. An integral part of our vision is a commitment to scholarly excellence, democratic governance, critical thought and social justice. The program offers five specialization areas: Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations (International Political Economy and Security Studies); Political Theory; Women & Politics.

Post-MBA in Advanced Management

A program unique to North America encourages management graduates to keep abreast of new developments in their profession. Open to those who hold an MBA degree from a recognized business school, the certificate provides students with the opportunity to select electives strategically, with the goal of either broadening knowledge of a specific specialization, deepening knowledge of a specific area or developing expertise in a new area.

Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture & Policy

The Graduate Diploma in Postsecondary Education: Community, Culture and Policy is designed for students with an interest in the study of universities, colleges, adult and community-based education to deepen their knowledge of and research expertise in these areas. Students who are enrolled in the Master’s or PhD Program in Education can complete the program concurrently. Applicants can also take a stand-alone, part-time direct entry into the program.

The Graduate Program in Psychology is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada. Our faculty members have many collaborative research partnerships with organizations ranging from local hospitals to NASA, and our clinical programs have extensive connections with practicum sites. Students are offered seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.

Public & International Affairs

Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA)

Housed in Canada’s first bilingual School of Public and International Affairs, the two-year Master’s offers high-level bilingual preparation for leadership roles in public life. The program focuses on analyzing the key challenges in Canadian public life, placing Canadian public institutions in a global setting and applying the core knowledge and tools of public management and policy. Students have the opportunity to take on a paid internship with a government department, an international agency or a non-governmental organization.

Public Policy, Administration & Law

Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL)

The Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law provides a more comprehensive consideration of public and administrative law, social justice issues and public sector ethics than any other existing program in Canada. Students will benefit from York’s established strengths in democratic administration, environmental policy, change management, e-government, financial accountability and many other fields. The program provides flexibility to complement a busy schedule by offering evening and weekend courses. 

Quantitative Methods

This distinctive Graduate Diploma was developed to promote competency in the application and communication of advanced quantitative methods to psychological and social science data. The program is intended to be complementary to graduate students’ courses of study in psychology or other related graduate programs. Students have the option to complete a research practicum focusing on quantitative methods.

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The one-year, full-time Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) is the first graduate program in Canada that offers a combination of courses in both Real Estate and Infrastructure. The MREI integrates leadership development with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking and development, investment and financing of real estate and infrastructure. Students also have the opportunity to capitalize on a diverse network of alumni and other industry participants.

Refugee & Migration Studies

This Graduate Diploma allows a student enrolled in a graduate program at York to formally specialize in refugee and migration studies. Students connect with faculty, students and visiting scholars at York’s internationally recognized Centre for Refugee Studies. The program encourages graduates to serve both the Canadian and international communities in a vital area of public and humanitarian policy.

Science & Technology Studies

The first program of its kind in Canada provides highly qualified students with a unique opportunity to do specialized academic work in Science and Technology Studies (STS). Research in STS applies the methods and theories of the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies to contemporary and historical examinations of scientific knowledge and governance, technological change and controversies as well as innovation policy and political economy.

Social & Political Thought

Founded in 1973, York’s Graduate Program in Social and Political Thought (SPTH) undertakes to encourage, develop and advance the analysis of social and political ideas with the aim of integrating intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences. The curriculum is structured around three areas of study: The History of Social and Political Thought; Black Studies and Theories of Race and Racism; Economy, Consciousness, Aesthetics and Society. The program is ideal for self-directed students with diverse intellectual interests.

Social Work

MSW (Advanced Standing) - Full-time & Part-time, MSW (two-year), PhD

Recognized as one of the most progressive and socially responsible Social Work programs in Canada, we examine social problems as constructions mediated through class, race, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexual identity as well as age and ability. The MSW and PhD programs adopt a critical perspective, which encourages students to deconstruct dominant ideologies to address power inequalities inherent in society.

Socio-Legal Studies

Socio-Legal Studies builds on York's pioneering Law and Society and Criminology programs and its tradition of interdisciplinary research. Contributing faculty are leaders in international and domestic human rights, socio-historical approaches to law, transnational policing, immigration and border security, indigenous rights as well as gender, race, sexuality and the law. Our PhD is the first such doctoral program in Canada not based in a law school.

York’s Graduate Program in Sociology is one of the most dynamic centres of social theory and research in Canada. We have a well-established national and international reputation for critical scholarship, interdisciplinary and sociological theory. The outstanding quality and diversity of our graduate students is one of our greatest strengths. Research and teaching are organized around five broad fields of strength: Critical Social Theory; Culture and Identities; Global Sociology; Nature/Society/Culture; Processes, Practices and Power.

Supply Chain Management

Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) delivered by Schulich School of Business

The Master of Supply Chain Management program prepares students for leadership roles in building, managing and changing supply chains. The 39‐credit full-time or part-time program will develop the analytical and managerial skills needed to find creative supply chain solutions to business opportunities and problems in private, non-profit or governmental sectors. The program will add value to persons with previous undergraduate degrees in areas such as engineering, economics, healthcare, science, social science, and business.

Theatre – On Hiatus until Further Notice

York’s MFA in Theatre is an intensive, two-year (five-semester) conservatory program. We offer training taught by outstanding professors who work professionally in Toronto - one of the largest and most exciting theatre communities in the world — and abroad. Facilities include four performance spaces, multiple studios and excellent set, costume and prop-building facilities. Specializations include: Performance (Acting and Performance/Creation); Directing; Design for Performing Arts; Collaborative Program in Theatre Directing with Canadian Stage. Combined MFA/MBA available.

Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

The MA and PhD programs in Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies emphasize our collective interest in theatre, dance, performance, and cultural politics. Students explore performances across a broad range of periods and cultural contexts, both on stage and in everyday life, to highlight the cultural, political, material and ideological dimensions of performance practices. Specializations include: Canadian Theatre & Cultural Politics; Postcolonialism & Globalization; Critical Pedagogy & Community Engagement; Embodiment & Cultural Memory.

Translation Studies

The MA in Translation Studies is the only graduate program in Toronto and southern Ontario dedicated to the advanced study of translation. The program offers students a full range of theoretical, conceptual and methodological tools necessary for a deeper analysis and understanding of issues related to translation. Applicants are required to demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Admissions Committee, in French and English or in any other language and English.

Value Theory & Applied Ethics

Students who qualify for a graduate degree in the MA or PhD Program in Philosophy may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Value Theory and Applied Ethics. This program of study allows students to deepen their knowledge and skill of value theory and its application to real ethical problems. Students are offered the choice to take a Practicum in an institution with a working committee on ethics, such as a hospital, government or agency.

Visual Arts

York’s Visual Arts Graduate Programs offers a vibrant community of artists and art historians engaged in research, theory and contemporary art practices—providing graduate students with an educational experience that will be intense, rewarding and productive. Both the MFA and PhD programs have an established history of contributing to the contemporary Canadian art scene. Combined MFA/MBA also available.

World Literature

Designed to highlight and give official accreditation to students’ transnational, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary literary expertise, this Diploma is unique in Canada. It can lead to prospective careers in a range of areas requiring a high level of cross-cultural competency and literacy in this era of globalization, from government to the global creative industries. The Diploma can be obtained in conjunction with an MA or PhD degree in English, Humanities or Translation Studies.

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How to seek a postdoctoral fellow position at york.

Any individual interested in becoming a Postdoctoral Fellow at York is responsible for taking the required first step of securing the support of at least one prospective supervisor who is a York faculty member. Requests and/or proposals for this support must be made directly by the prospective Fellow to the prospective supervisor.

To find and contact a prospective supervisor, the potential postdoctoral fellow is advised to:

• Visit the websites of the Faculties, departments and units of interest to them to see if there are any postdoctoral opportunities available;
• Browse the Research Chairs section of the York Research website;
• Every department at York has a website which can be found online by clicking on the relevant Faculty ;
• Each departmental page has an online list of faculty members and their research topics.
• Once a potentially compatible faculty member is identified, requests and/or proposals for a postdoctoral supervisory relationship can be made directly to the specific faculty member(s);
• It is also recommended that interested applicants review the available external funding opportunities , in tandem with a search for a prospective supervisor, to become aware of potential funding sources which they may use to fund their research at York.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Postgraduate course

A PhD is your research, your questions and your passion. Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and conduct high quality academic research, on campus or by distance learning.

Our PhD course lets you plan, design, and conduct research in an area that interests you. Your supervisory team will support you as you evaluate the latest research findings and produce your own thesis. If you know the area you want to specialise in, this course can help you become an expert in the field. A PhD will improve your career prospects and allow you to continue the pursuit of your intellectual interests.

Course location York campus, London campus or by distance learning

• Duration – 2 to 4 years full time, 3 to 7 years part time
• Start date – February 2025, June 2024, October 2024

Minimum entry requirements

2:1 degree in a related subject

Master's qualification

Tuition fees

UK 2023-24 £4,712 per year full time

International 2023-24 £13,000 per year full time

Course overview

Your PhD will be challenging, rewarding and will lead you to the highest educational qualification. Your research will be an original contribution to knowledge and have the potential to alter current policies, approaches or practices in the subject area.

You will collaborate with a supervisory team that has been carefully selected for you and be part of an exceptional research community of postgraduate researchers.

When you choose to study with us, you will gain plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional skills. These could include:

• Gaining teaching experience
• Presenting your research at conferences and events
• Engaging with further training
• Working with the community

Professional development and training

During your PhD, you will discuss additional training needs with your supervisory team. Your supervisors will help you identify your strengths and highlight areas for development.

The university delivers a blended training programme that will help you to develop your research and professional skills, enhance your CV and your employability.

Distance learning

Our PhD is also available by distance learning. Studying by distance learning will enable candidates to work remotely and engage with their supervisor through online meetings.

The PhD by distance learning is available to study full time or part time. Fees, assessment requirements and milestones are the same as PhDs on campus, and so are the expectations of time commitment and supervisory meetings.

Course structure

How you will study.

Your PhD will consist of 3 stages where you will:

• Produce a literature review of current research in your field
• Pose a set of novel questions that advance knowledge in your area
• Conduct your research and analyse your results
• Produce and submit your thesis
• Attend a viva voce (oral examination)

At this stage you will conduct the research. You will be expected to obtain ethical approval, collect your data and analyse your results, organising your work into coherent chapters for your thesis. You can present your research at conferences during this time and submit your work for publication. You will have a formal annual review to ensure your project is progressing.

At this stage you will be expected to collect your data and analyse your results, organising your work into coherent chapters for your thesis. You can present your research at conferences during this time and submit your work for publication. You will have a formal annual review to ensure your project is progressing.

Your final stage is where you will focus on writing and completing your thesis. You will have a final formal review alongside your regular supervisor meetings. At the end of your final phase, you will submit your thesis and undertake your viva voce. During this oral examination you will discuss and critically defend your thesis. An independent chair and examiners will be present to assess your research and findings.

Distance learning supervision

Supervision for a PhD by distance learning should take place regularly through online methods, for example Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

The commitment statement agreed when you apply for the PhD by distance learning should set out expectations for the frequency and mode of contact for supervision. The statement will also detail any face to face contact expectations and arrangements for written research reports.

Distance learning attendance and resources

When studying a PhD by distance learning, you will not normally be required to attend the University in person, except induction and oral examinations where attendance is expected. Exceptions to attending in person may be requested if you are not able to do so. 

During the PhD you will be expected to demonstrate attendance through participating in designated academic engagements, including supervisory sessions.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications.

2:1 degree in a related subject See full entry requirements including GCSEs

International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 7.0 (with no skill below 6.0) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

Applying for PhD by distance learning

Alongside the standard PhD entry requirements, you will also need to demonstrate that you can study successfully remotely. This includes:

• Showing that you can conduct your research with the resources available at your study site.
• Showing that you have access to appropriate IT facilities.
• Showing that you have the time, commitment and attitude to study successfully off-campus.
• Showing that you have access to support for study-related disabilities, if appropriate.

You will need to agree a commitment statement to confirm these requirements before you enrol.

Fees and funding

Uk 2024 - 2025.

The tuition fee for this PhD in the 2024 academic year course is £4,712 for full time UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

For UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man candidates studying part time, the tuition fee for this PhD course in the 2023 - 2024 academic year is £2,356 per year.

The total, capped amount for completing your PhD is £14,136.

Doctoral loans are available to help you pay for your course. Find out more about UK Government Doctoral loans .

More information about funding your PhD is available on our Funding your research degree page.

International 2024 - 2025

The tuition fee for this PhD course is £13,000 per year in the 2024 academic year for full time international candidates.

For international candidates on a part time course  £6,500.

More information about funding your PhD is available on our International Fees and Funding page.

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UK 2023-24 £4,712 per year full time

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Depending upon the nature of your research project, a bench fee might be applied as a separate cost to your tuition fee. Bench fees are normally incurred for laboratory consumables and other significant project costs and any goods will remain under the property of the University.

If you have any queries regarding bench fees, please speak to your potential supervisor during the application process.

Any bench fees will be included in your offer letter and if you accept, the charge will be in addition to your tuition fees.

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Capitals’ T.J. Oshie hopes to play next season. He’ll only do so if his back problems are fixed

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) exits the ice after being eliminated by the New York Rangers in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) is pictured during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) controls the puck during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — T.J. Oshie lingered on the ice long after many of his Washington Capitals teammates departed for the locker room following the loss that eliminated them from the playoffs.

His family was at all four games, including in New York, just in case.

They could be the final ones he plays in the NHL.

Oshie isn’t calling it a career just yet, but the 37-year-old winger acknowledged Tuesday he and doctors must find a solution to his chronic back problems before committing to return for a 17th season.

“I’d love to play next year, but I will need to come back with somewhat of a guarantee that my back won’t be — it’s hard putting everyone through the situation,” Oshie said. “I’d like to find just an answer and a fix to the problem before I make another run at it.”

Oshie’s back and other injuries limited him to 52 of 82 games during the regular season, and he played the series finale against the Rangers with a broken left hand.

“A broken hand is like a hangnail compared to what I go through with my back,” Oshie said, adding he’s often on the floor unable to move when it gives out. “There’s been a lot of just extra things that I have to do to make sure that my back is ready to play an NHL game.”

Already expecting center Nicklas Backstrom to remain on long-term injured in the final year of his contract after stepping away in November because of a nagging hip issue , general manager Brian MacLellan said the team will support Oshie whichever decision he makes and doesn’t have a date by which he’d like an answer.

“If he determines at some point that he feels good, he wants to come back to play, let’s go that way,” MacLellan said. “If he doesn’t, we’ll work it out that way, too.”

Oshie’s presence or lack thereof would certainly affect how the Capitals affect the offseason, whether they can use his $5.75 million salary space or need to fill a major void.

“He’s a big part of our team,” MacLellan said. “You have him, or you go out and find a guy.”

Oshie, who reached the 1,000 games milestone and scored the empty-net goal that clinched a playoff spot, long ago emerged as a popular teammate and fan favorite and was the Capitals’ emotional engine for nearly a decade while playing through injuries.

“He’s a warrior,” captain Alex Ovechkin said. “He’s a guy who brings energy on the ice and off the ice. He have so much respect from the coaching staff to the fans and from the players, as well. He’s a guy who brings everything to this group on the ice and off the ice.”

OVECHKIN’S PURSUIT

After scoring just eight goals in his first 43 games of the season, Ovechkin went on a tear down the stretch to finish with 31 before being held without a point in a playoff series for the first time. At 853, he’s 42 away from Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record , turns 39 in September and has two years remaining on his contract.

“If I make it, it’s good, but it’s still 42 goals,” Ovechkin said. “It’s kind of a long way. But it’s possible if you’re going to be healthy, yeah.”

MacLellan joked about penciling in Ovechkin for 42 next season, knowing full well it’s unfair to expect one of the oldest players in the league to carry Washington offensively. His hope is also to add through trades and free agency to give Ovechkin some help.

GOALIE QUESTIONS

Charlie Lindgren earned the No. 1 job from Darcy Kuemper and carried the Capitals to the playoffs starting a career-high 48 games. He has one season left on the three-year, $3.3 million contract he has outperformed and looks in line for a major raise, whether it’s with Washington or someone else.

“We’ll kind of see what happens with that,” Lindgren said. “It’d be nice, I’m not going to lie. Obviously it’s something that I’m working hard and I’m doing everything I can not just for myself but for my family and for the team and the organization.”

While Lindgren is eligible to sign an extension July 1, MacLellan expects conversations but to go into the season without a new contract. He also expects Kuemper, two seasons into a five-year contract worth $26.25 million he got after backstopping Colorado to the Cup in 2022, to bounce back and have a good season.

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Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens

The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.

By Alexandra Stevenson

Alexandra Stevenson spent several days eating in community canteens across Shanghai.

Inside a canteen for seniors in downtown Shanghai, a worker brandishing a sponge inched closer to Maggie Xu, 29, as she was finishing her rice and garlic-and-oil-soaked broccoli. Ms. Xu ignored her.

“If you come at 12 o’clock, the aunties will give you less food,” Ms. Xu said, speaking softly. After 1:30 p.m., they give away soup. They also start to hover — like the auntie with the sponge — hurrying laggards out the door.

Ms. Xu is familiar with the rhythms of the Tongxinhui Community Canteen because she eats there every day to save money. She has a good job as an accountant at a foreign firm, but she can’t shake a creeping sense of unease about her future.

“Only when you save money will you feel safe,” she said.

In these tough economic times in China, many young people are jobless , but they aren’t the only anxious ones. A devastating crash in the value of real estate, where most household wealth is tied up, has heightened a feeling among young working professionals like Ms. Xu that their situation is precarious, too.

In Shanghai, some people are finding relief at subsidized community centers that once served mostly seniors but are now also drawing younger crowds. The food is affordable and plentiful. The plates on offer, sometimes as cheap as $1.40, are crammed with local specialties like shredded eel with hot oil, steamed pork ribs or red braised pork belly.

Similar to soup kitchens, the canteens are privately run but subsidized by China’s ruling Communist Party and cater to older residents who are too frail to cook or are homebound, offering discounted meals and delivery services.

At the canteen where Ms. Xu likes to eat, diners who are 70 or older are given a 15 percent discount. The canteen is part of a three-story party community center that opened in May.

As neighbors and workers from nearby shops and small offices pack into the canteen for lunch and dinner, collapsible dining tables and plastic chairs are quickly assembled, spilling out into the building entrance to accommodate grumbling bellies.

During the lull between meals, older residents sit in the entrance, chatting and passing the time. A giant sickle-and-hammer ceiling light glows, reminding diners of the landlord.

The canteens date back to a dark time during Mao’s Great Leap Forward in the late 1950s, when the Communist Party replaced private restaurants with communal canteens, said Seung-Joon Lee, an associate professor of history at the National University of Singapore.

Mismanagement of the canteens played a role in the disastrous famine that would come to define the Great Leap Forward.

“Perhaps to some, it may remind them of the tragic events of the Maoist communal canteens,” Mr. Lee said.

More recently, community canteens have emerged as part of a broader social welfare initiative to improve food services for a swiftly aging population.

There are 6,000 local groups running community canteens around the country, according to the official Xinhua news service. In Shanghai, where nearly one-fifth of the population is 65 or older, there are more than 305 community canteens. Many of them get tax breaks and low or free rent.

But the canteens have become an important fixture for Shanghai’s younger working population, too. The portions are often so generous that they can be stretched out over several meals, and diners can often be seen packing away dishes they haven’t finished.

The cost-saving impetus stems from a reluctance to spend that has become so common among Chinese people that it is contributing to the country’s economic problems and prompting top officials to talk with a sense of urgency about promoting confidence.

If there is one thing that Deng Chunlong, 31, is missing right now, it’s confidence. Mr. Deng’s personal-training business has suffered. Some clients have stopped going to his studio altogether. Others sign up for a third of the classes they used to, he said.

Mr. Deng, who is tall with unruly hair, has been eating cheaper food at the community canteen in Jing’an, a district of Shanghai, to reduce his spending. He recently stopped renting an apartment and sleeps in his Pilates studio.

“I feel that business is not as easy as before,” he said between bites of cauliflower and pork. “It feels like people are not willing to spend as much.”

When Mr. Deng discovered the canteen a year ago, it had mostly older customers, he said, but the clientele has since expanded. “There are many young people now,” he said.

In some neighborhoods, the young stand alongside older people, forming lines that sometimes stretch onto the street. The customers find the community canteens listed on restaurant apps and on social media platforms, where people also share tips about which dishes are the tastiest and the cheapest.

“Young people who are not very wealthy for the time being must visit Shanghai community canteens,” one person wrote on Xiaohongshu, an app similar to Instagram. Another person described the canteens as a “happy home for the poor.”

It was by scrolling on Dianping, a Chinese food app, that Charles Liang, 32, discovered Tianping Community Canteen in the upscale Shanghai neighborhood of Xuhui.

From the outside, the canteen looks more like a modern restaurant, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a red brick facade. Inside, the plastic blue boxes overflowing with colorful and dirtied plastic plates give the place more of a cafeteria vibe.

“I tend to save money,” said Mr. Liang, an independent graphic and clothing designer who said finding work had become harder. A two-month Covid lockdown across Shanghai in 2022 also weighed on his outlook, he said, making him more ambivalent about his future and cautious about his finances.

Mr. Liang said he ate regularly at the canteen, which opened in 2020. On this particular evening, when he arrived for dinner, every table was full. One man in a three-piece suit sat down with a tray filled with dishes and began to partition food into plastic takeout containers. Nearly everyone ate quickly and left.

As Mr. Liang was finishing his meal, the dinner crowd began to thin out and some of the canteen’s servers and chefs sat down to eat. One of the servers, Li Cuiping, 61, a migrant worker from the central Chinese province of Henan, said she had been serving people in the canteen for half a year and had noticed more young people in recent months. “Everyone is welcome,” she said.

On a recent Wednesday at another canteen, near Jiangsu Road in the Changning district, a worker known as Fatty Yao was busy clearing more than a dozen empty blue and white dishes left by a group of young office workers. The canteen was serving more young people like that group, he said.

The dishes had been left by Qiu Long, 24, and five of his colleagues who worked together at a lighting design company about a 10-minute walk down the road. Mr. Long and his colleagues said they had started eating at the canteen only a week ago.

They kept returning, though, because it was cheaper and offered more variety than other eateries nearby, many of which Mr. Long said tended to go out of business after a few months.

“I think for working people,” Mr. Long said, “the canteen is a more affordable place to eat.”

Li You contributed to research from Shanghai.

Alexandra Stevenson is the Shanghai bureau chief for The Times, reporting on China’s economy and society. More about Alexandra Stevenson

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Nyt ‘strands’ hints, spangram and answers for wednesday, may 1st.

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Looking for Tuesday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here:

How To Play Strands

The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. It’s in beta for now, which means it’ll only stick around if enough people play it every day.

There’s a new game of Strands to play every day. The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters. The aim is to find a group of words that have something in common, and you’ll get a clue as to what that theme is. When you find a theme word, it will remain highlighted in blue.

You’ll also need to find a special word called a spangram. This tells you what the words have in common. The spangram links two opposite sides of the board. While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name. When you find the spangram, it will remain highlighted in yellow.

Every letter is used once in one of the theme words and spangram. You can connect letters vertically, horizontally and diagonally, and it’s possible to switch directions in the middle of a word. If you’re playing on a touchscreen, double tap the last letter to submit your guess.

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If you find three valid words of at least four letters that are not part of the theme, you’ll unlock the Hint button. Clicking this will highlight the letters that make up one of the theme words.

Be warned: You’ll need to be on your toes. Sometimes you’ll need to fill the missing word(s) in a phrase. On other days, the game may revolve around synonyms or homophones. The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.

What Is Today’s Strands Hint?

Time for the hints to begin, where we will start with the official clue of the day and I will give you one that’s a bit more focused to help you on your Strands journey. The official hint today is:

A token of our appreciation

And mine is:

It’s all in the game

I tried to do a fun little phrase this time rather than just a word like I normally do.

What Are Today’s Strands Answers?

Scroll slowly! Now we move into spoiler territory where the spangram and answers will be listed below. We will start with the spangram and move on to the larger list after that. The spangram is:

Here’s where that will be on the board:

Here’s the full list of answers for the puzzle this week:

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So, as you probably understand at this point, these are all Monopoly pieces. The hard part was not figuring them out after a couple of these, but rather remembering what all the pieces actually were. A penguin? There was a penguin? I feel like I’m being gaslit. There was a dog and a top hat too, right? And I think they added more over time. Why were those pieces chosen? Here’s a bit of history:

“Darrow's niece came up with a better idea. She suggested that the game pieces should be charms from a girl's charm bracelet. The idea was a success and the iconic Monopoly pieces were born.”

Well, I can’t say I got that coming. Kind of an odd selection of charms if you ask me. My first hint got me IRON and I thought maybe I was looking for like BRONZE and SILVER and GOLD and different metals, but by SHIP I started getting it. Maybe you did too.

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