Master of Arts [MA] (Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies)
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #141 out of 385 by Collegedunia Study Abroad Global Ranking 2026
$13,805 /Yr
CA$19,722 /Yr
- MA in Gender, Feminist & Women's Studies at York University is offered as a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The program is interdisciplinary – drawing widely from the humanities, social sciences, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law – sensitive to diversity and universal in approach to both Canadian and global issues.
- One of its 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.
- It encourages research projects that encompass more than one area.
- The program draws widely from the humanities, social sciences, health, environmental studies, fine arts, education, and law.
- The MA program consists of 9 credits.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake - Jan 15, 2027
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $13805 (CAD 19722) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $6733 (CAD 9618) |
| Total Cost | $6733 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $13965 (CAD 19950) |
| 2021 | $10595 (CAD 15135) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake | Jan 15, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Personal Essay
- Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
- Academic Records
- Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Testing
- Letter of Recommendations
- GRE/GMAT Scores(Recommended)


Arts 160 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 20 in Canada 2026)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
| York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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- Business owner
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- Communications consultant
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,450/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 14,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 6,213/Yr$8,875 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per student$ 700/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Similar Programs
| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M.S.W, York University2 years | Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake (1st Dec 2026) | USD 13,805 /Yr CAD 19,722 /Yr |
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| USD 13,771 /Yr CAD 19,673 /Yr |
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M.S.W, University of Windsor2 years | Application Deadline for Summer 2027 Intake (15th Nov 2026) Application Deadline for Winter 2027 Intake (15th Jan 2027) | USD 17,420 /Yr CAD 24,885 /Yr |
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| USD 20,759 /Yr CAD 29,656 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for Fall Intake (1st Dec 2026) | USD 6,804 /Yr CAD 9,720 /Yr |
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