Application timelines
TermApplications openApplications close Deferral deadline
Winter 2026March 5, 2025August 1, 2025December 1, 2025
Spring 2026June 2, 2025December 1, 2025April 1, 2026
Fall 2026October 1, 2025April 1, 2026August 1, 2026

 

Application process

Please review the steps for the application process below.

1
 

Find a program that interests you

Explore the programs available to you as an international student.

2
 

Prepare to apply

Make sure you understand the admission requirements for chosen program.

3
 

Apply to your program(s) of choice

All Yukon University applications are received via an online form. Now that you have chosen a program and understand the admission requirements, you can submit your application.

Apply now for Spring (May) 2026

4
 

Receive an application fee payment request

Once you submit your application, you will receive an application fee payment request via email within 7 business days.

5
 

Pay the application fee

Follow the instructions in the email to make the payment. You must make the payment withing 10 business days.

6
 

Receive required documentation request

Once we receive your payment, you will receive a request to submit the necessary documentaiton based on the program you applied to and the information you provided in your application within 5 business days.

7
 

Submit required documentation

Submit the requested documentation in a timely manner for a process without delays.

8
 

Receive letter of eligibility

Once the required documentation is received, a decision will be made and you will receive your Letter of Eligibility within 5 business days.

9
 

Pay tuition deposit

Follow the instructions on your Letter of Eligibility to pay the tuition deposit. You must make the payment within 30 calendar days of receiving the letter.

10
 

Receive letter of acceptance and attestation letter

Once we receive the tuition deposit payment, you will receive your letter of acceptance and territorial attestation letter within 5 business days.

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You have successfully completed your application

Congratulations!

With your letter of acceptance and territorial attestation letter, you will be eligible to apply for a study permit. It is important to note that the application process does not end here. The last step on this process is confirming you have received your letter of introduction from IRCC prior to the intake deferral deadline. Please see below the three possible outcomes:

Apply for a study permit
 
Receive a letter of introduction before deferral deadline
 
Submit letter of introduction
 
Not receive a letter of introduction before deferral deadline
 
Request a deferral
 
Receive a refusal letter
 

Submit refusal letter and request tuition deposit refund

OR

Request new Attestation Letter to reapply for study permit.

You will be sent reminders about the deadline. Those who do not submit either document by the deadline will be automatically deferred to the next available intake for the program they were accepted to.