York boasts teachers and researchers making remarkable discoveries and contributions to knowledge each and every day. With one of the largest and finest cohorts of graduate students in the country, York’s Faculty of Graduate Studies has the resources and ambition to provide the strong administrative and financial support that is necessary to facilitate a first-rate […]
The university is a space for critical thinking, innovation and discoveries. It is also a place where emerging leaders are formed, the change agents who will make an impact in academia, public and business sectors and in our communities. Knowledge Now: Grad Research @ York showcases our graduate scholars undertaking cutting-edge, and socially engaged research. From […]
The University is a space for critical thinking, innovation and discoveries. It is also a place where emerging leaders are formed, the changemakers who will make an impact in academia, public and business sectors and in our communities. Knowledge Now: Grad Research @ York, presented by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, showcases York’s graduate scholars […]
The following checklist can assist you in preparing for your graduate career at York and help ensure a smooth transition to campus life. 1. Accept your offer of admission and read the details of your offer letter using MyFile. 2. If you were conditionally admitted to your program, please provide the required documentation to satisfy […]
Enhancing the academic and professional experiences of the largest group of active researchers and scholars in the university. Quick Links Building a Better Future Six Priorities for Action Graduate Programs How to Apply The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) fosters excellence in graduate education and postdoctoral research at York University. FGS is committed to supporting […]
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) provides essential support to students, postdocs, staff and faculty in graduate programs at York. We are dedicated to promoting and enhancing the quality of graduate education by fostering excellence in teaching and research. From the 11 students and five programs established in 1963, FGS has greatly expanded! Our graduate faculty […]
Welcome to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at York University! Graduate school is a transformative experience. Whether your passion lies in cutting-edge research, artistic creation, professional development, or social endeavour, there is a place for you in our graduate community. Graduate study and postdoctoral research at York have distinct characteristics that are hard to […]
Fourteen York graduate students shared their research during 3 Minute Thesis (3MT), a fun yet challenging academic competition coordinated every year by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University to celebrate and highlight graduate student research. 3MT is an international research symposium where graduate students across various disciplines have three minutes to present their […]
Graduate students from the Faculty of Science’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform with a surprising real-world application: online wig shopping. Andre Huang and Anna Du created the technology for use by Essence Luxe Couture, founded by Schulich alumna and LaunchYU Accelerator entrepreneur, Akosua Asare. Using the power of AI, customers can […]
New research from York University represents a remarkable step forward in personalized breast cancer treatment. Lassonde School of Engineering PhD student Khadijeh Saednia, in collaboration with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, the University of Toronto and others, investigated a novel application of machine learning to detect skin toxicity (or damage) from breast radiotherapy much earlier than […]