Tuition

Fees:
The fees for the LLM in International Business Law for the 2010/2011 year will be $27,060 CAD (includes a $15 registration fee per term). The tuition is due prior to registration. Note: fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and fees are subject to approval by York's Board of Governors in accordance with the fees guidelines set by the Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities and are subject to change.  The amount above is the current estimated cost for the programs commencing in 2010.

Mandatory Health Insurance:
All students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents are required to purchase health insurance which will cost approximately $700 - $900 CAD per year.

Osgoode Professional Development Leadership Scholarships:
Three scholarships of $3,000 CAD each are available each year. These scholarships are awarded to students who show great promise as future leaders in the legal profession in their country of origin, as indicated by their application materials. All individuals who apply by January 15 of the year in which they intend to start the program are eligible for these scholarships and will automatically be considered.

Osgoode Professional Development Entrance Scholarships
Seven scholarships of $1,000 CAD each are available each year. These scholarships are awarded to the students who show the strongest academic ability as indicated by their application materials. All individuals who apply by January 15 of the year in which they intend to start the program are eligible for these scholarships and will automatically be considered.

OPD International Development Award

This award has been created to further Osgoode’s Mission to serve the world in ways that further social justice. This Award will be granted up to once per year to an Applicant from a country on the United Nation’s list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who is applying to the LLM in International Business Law. The recipient must demonstrate academic ability and financial need. The Award will be given to a person who plans to return to their country of origin and has the potential to contribute significantly to their country’s economic growth. The Award comprises a full tuition waiver.

Work Permits
All students who are in Canada on student visas are permitted to apply for work permits after completing six months of full time studies. These permits allow students to work up to 20 hours per week on or off campus during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during breaks. Students are eligible to apply for work permits allowing them to work full time for up to one year following completion of the requirements for their degree.  For more details see:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-opps.html