1. academic performance: York university requires high academic performance of applicants, so you need to maintain good academic performance. Generally speaking, the average undergraduate score should be above 80%.

2. English proficiency: If your mother tongue is not English, you need to provide proof of English proficiency, such as IELTS or TOEFL scores. Postgraduate courses at York University usually require an IELTS total score of 6.5-7.0, and each item is not less than 6.0; The total TOEFL score is 90- 100, and the writing is not less than 2 1.

3. Letter of recommendation: You need to provide two letters of recommendation, preferably written by your professor or tutor. A letter of recommendation should describe your academic ability and research potential in detail.

4. Personal statement: You need to write a personal statement to introduce your academic background, research interests and future career goals. Personal statements should be clear, logical and persuasive.

5. Research plan: If you apply for a research-oriented master's program, you may need to submit a research plan. The research plan should describe in detail the research project you intend to carry out, including the research purpose, methods and expected results.

6. Application fee: You need to pay the application fee. Please refer to official website of York University for the specific amount.

7. Other materials: Depending on the course and major you are applying for, you may need to provide other materials, such as portfolio and internship certificate.

8. Time planning: applying for graduate students at York University requires planning in advance, including preparing application materials, submitting applications, and waiting for admission notices. Generally speaking, you should start applying one year before the course starts.