York International advances York’s internationalization by offering quality services and programs for international students, creating global learning opportunities (student exchanges, summer courses, internships, placements and research opportunities) for degree seeking students and facilitating global partnerships for York. York International contributes to enhancing the academic and research experience of students and faculty, supporting student success and enhancing York’s global engagement.
York International provides York University's community of nearly 6,000 international students (academic years: 2015-16, 2014-15, 2013-14) services and programs designed to ease their transition to life in Canada and at York, to help them succeed academically, and prepare them for graduation and beyond. York International provides assistance with employment and immigration matters related to international student status. Additionally, York International offers programs to connect international students with domestic students through their Peer Program.
York International also provides many opportunities for domestic and international students to enhance their global knowledge and skills both at home and abroad during their program of study. Students can study on exchange at more than 250 universities across the globe, participate in a global internship, summer abroad course, practicum placement, or fieldwork opportunity. A Letter of Recognition of International Experience is provided to document students’ achievements abroad.
Team York International
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Vinitha Gengatharan Executive Director |
(416) 736-2100 x 22566 vinithag@yorku.ca |
International Student and Scholar Services
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Woo Kim Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services |
(416) 736-2100 x 33639 wookim@yorku.ca |
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Amy Ahn International Student Advisor and Immigration Specialist (on leave to Aug 2022) |
(416) 736-2100 x 70650 amyahn@yorku.ca |
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Mayoori Malankov International Student Advisor and Immigration Specialist |
mayoori@yorku.ca |
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Samantha Yan International Student Advisor & Immigration Specialist (on leave to Aug 2021) |
(416) 736-2100 x 20455 samyan@yorku.ca |
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Christine Omuodo-Kouassi International Student Program Facilitator |
(416) 736-2100 x 70651 comuodo@yorku.ca |
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Kelly Chen International Student Program Assistant |
(416) 736-2100 x 77329 chkelly@yorku.ca |
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Sumanpreet Kaur University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) Administrator |
(416) 736-2100 x 20040 skaur1@yorku.ca |
International Partnerships and Programs
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Helen Balderama Associate Director, International Partnerships and Programs |
(416) 736-2100 x 70326 helencb@yorku.ca |
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Beth Alaksa Coordinator, International Mobility Programs |
(416) 736-2100 x 77623 (until further notice please email) balaksa@yorku.ca |
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International Partnerships Officer (TBC) |
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Glenda Lowndes Global Learning Assistant, Exchanges and Visiting Students |
on leave |
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Hani El Masry Global Learning Assistant, Exchanges and Visiting Students |
(416) 736-2100 x 20518 (until further notice please email) |
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Marierose Talla Go Global Projects Assistant |
(416) 736-2100 x 30232 rtalla@yorku.ca |
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Natasha Pursun International Internships Assistant |
on leave npursun@yorku.ca |
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Puja Variawa Database Officer |
(416) 736-2100 x 33032 pvariawa@yorku.ca |
Finance and Administration
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Sharon Sammy Administrative Secretary |
(416) 736-2100 x 44093 ssammy@yorku.ca |
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