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Associate of Arts

Yorkville University · New Westminster
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ★ 4.2
✓ PGWP eligible ✓ Fee waiver
Level
2-Year Associate Degree
Duration
18 Months
Open intake
Off-shoreApr 2027
Field
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Institution
Private University
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Next deadline
2027-04-01

Program overview

Yorkville University's Associate of Arts program provides essential knowledge, skills, and confidence for further university studies and professional success. This degree is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree, allowing students to transfer directly into the third year of various university bachelor's degree programs to specialize in their chosen fields.

Program Structure:

  • Duration: 1.5 to 2 years
  • Credits: 60 credit hours
  • Courses: 20 courses over 5 terms

Key Benefits:

  1. B.C. University Equivalent Program:

    • Transfer into the third year of a bachelor's degree at leading B.C. universities after completing this two-year university-level study equivalent program.
  2. Holistic Curriculum:

    • Develops the ability to analyze, synthesize, and integrate knowledge.
    • Fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
    • Equips students to think critically about issues and apply their understanding in both collaborative and individual settings.
  3. Personal and Professional Growth:

    • Provides a strong foundation for further studies and personal growth.
    • Equips students with essential career skills.

The Associate of Arts program at Yorkville University is designed to support both academic and professional aspirations, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for continued education and career advancement.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$20,010₹12,20,610
Application feeC$150
Scholarship up to− C$5,000
You pay / year  after scholarshipC$15,010₹9,15,610/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
60%
Students usually have
65%+
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

For Indian Students:

  • English Proficiency Requirement:

    • IELTS: Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
    • PTE: Overall 60 (no band below 52)
    • TOEFL iBT: Overall 95

Note: Duolingo test results are not accepted.

Country Specific GPA for Indian Applicants

  • CBSE & State Board:

    • Overall 60% in Grade 12
    • Pass 5 subjects (English plus four academic subjects)
    • Trade transcripts are not accepted.

Note: The school will select English and the other four subjects with the best grades to calculate the overall GPA.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
60 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 18L 18W 21S 18
Duolingo
105 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Associate of Arts program can pursue various career paths and further educational opportunities, including:

  1. Further Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree Programs: Transfer into the third year of bachelor’s degree programs in fields such as Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and more.
    • Advanced Degrees: After completing a bachelor’s degree, graduates can pursue advanced degrees such as Master's or Doctoral programs.
  2. Career Opportunities:

    • Entry-Level Positions: Opportunities in diverse sectors such as administration, customer service, sales, and support roles.
    • Specialized Fields: Roles in specific fields depending on further specialization and bachelor’s degree focus, such as marketing assistant, junior analyst, human resources assistant, or project coordinator.
    • Professional Certifications: Enhance career prospects by obtaining relevant certifications in fields like business administration, project management, or other areas of interest.

The Associate of Arts program at Yorkville University lays a solid foundation for both academic progression and professional development, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the next steps in their educational and career journeys.

About Yorkville University

Type
University
Ownership
Private
Rating
★ 4.2
Reference No.
O129034707957

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