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Your Question:
Combien d'élèves sont inscrits?
Delivered Response:
Combien d'élèves sont inscrits?

Inscription Étudiante

L’université McGill a une population étudiante extrêmement diversifiée. Le nombre d’étudiants inscrits à l’université McGill varie d’une année à l’autre. Pour connaître les chiffres les plus récents, cliquez ici

Your Question:
What are your admission requirements?
Delivered Response:
What are your admission requirements?

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate applicants:

Admission requirements vary depending on your educational background and the category of admission requested.  McGill University accepts students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, including Quebec CEGEPs, high schools in other Canadian provinces, the U.S. and internationally, as well as applicants from other universities and colleges. Admission decisions are based on your academic record, as well as performance in prerequisite courses, depending on the program.

Detailed information regarding the specific prerequisites and deadlines that would apply to your applicant category and program choice can be found on the Applying to Undergraduate Studies. Prospective applicants can also refer to admission standards from previous year.

Graduate applicants:

Graduate admission requirements vary depending on the program to which you are applying and your educational background. Admission to graduate studies is highly competitive and also depends on the admissions requirements of the academic unit and the availability of resources such as supervision, funding, laboratory space, class size, etc. Details are found here.

Your Question:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?
Delivered Response:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?

Academic Programs

McGill offers over 300 programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as through the School of Continuing Studies.

Please view our current eCalendar for all of the program options. 

 

 

Your Question:
Comment puis-je obtenir mon relevés de notes?
Delivered Response:
Comment puis-je obtenir mon relevés de notes?

Service express d’obtention de relevé de notes

Des frais sont exigés si vous souhaitez obtenir rapidement et immédiatement votre relevé de notes en vous présentant en personne. Vous pouvez choisir de recevoir vos relevés au moyen d’un service de livraison (p. ex., FedEx, UPS); cependant, vous devez en assumer les frais.

Consultez cette page web pour des directives détaillées sur la façon de visualiser votre relevé de notes non officiel ou de commander des copies officielles.

Your Question:
Comment puis-je annuler ma demande d'échange?
Delivered Response:
Comment puis-je annuler ma demande d'échange?

Annulation d'un échange

Si vous avez été sélectionné pour un trimestre d'échange et que vous avez accepté la nomination, mais que vous devez maintenant annuler, avertissez le Point de service le plus rapidement possible en remplissant la Demande d'annulation d'un trimestre d'échange (Note: les frais d'examen de la demande d'échange ne sont pas remboursables).

Votre statut d'étudiant de "non résident" sera changé à étudiant actif pour que vous puissiez vous inscrire aux cours des trimestres suivants. Nous contacterons en votre nom l'université d'accueil pour l'informer de votre annulation. Cependant, si vous aviez déjà fait des démarches de logement, d'assurance-maladie ou d'autres arrangements associés à votre séjour à l'étranger, il vous incombe de les annuler.
 

Your Question:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?
Delivered Response:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?

Academic Programs

McGill offers over 300 programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as through the School of Continuing Studies.

Please view our current eCalendar for all of the program options. 

 

 

Your Question:
Do you have a language requirement?
Delivered Response:
Do you have a language requirement?

English Language Requirements

All undergraduate applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. Only official test results sent from the testing center will be considered. IELTS and TOEFL results must be sent to McGill electronically from the testing center.
 
With the exception of language courses, the language of instruction for most courses at McGill University is English; however, you may make arrangements to write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French. While French is not a requirement, there are many opportunities for students to learn French while studying at McGill. Students are also permitted to submit any coursework in French.
 
For more information on minimum requirements and to see whether or not you need a proof of English proficiency as part of your admission requirements, please consult:
Your Question:
How much is tuition?
Delivered Response:
How much is tuition?

Tuition

Tuition rates for the majority of programs at McGill University are set by the Québec Government. Please see our Tuition and fees section of our website for the latest tuition rates. To give you an estimate of your annual tuition and fees, select either the Undergraduate Fee, Graduate Fees or Continuing Studies Fee tab in the grey column on the left-hand side of the page to bring up the Fee Calculators.  

Your Question:
How do I contact the Admissions Office?
Delivered Response:
How do I contact the Admissions Office?

Admissions Office

Service Point is the student-facing customer-service arm of McGill University. This department provides administrative services and admission assistance to Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Postdocs, Alumni, Prospective students, Applicants, Guests, and Parents. 

Service Point is located at 3415 McTavish Street. Click here for additional contact information.

For the School of Continuing Studies, students can visit the Client Services office on the 11th floor of 688 Sherbrooke Street West. Click here for additional contact information. 

Your Question:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?
Delivered Response:
What majors or academic programs do you offer?

Academic Programs

McGill offers over 300 programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as through the School of Continuing Studies.

Please view our current eCalendar for all of the program options. 

 

 

Your Question:
What documents do I need to submit for my application and how can I submit them?
Delivered Response:
What documents do I need to submit for my application and how can I submit them?

What admission documents do I need to submit?

The documents required in an application depend on the program an applicant has applied to as well as their educational background. You can review the Undergraduate Admissions website to determine which documents you'll need to provide. Certain programs may require additional supporting documents (such as personal statements or letters of reference).  All applicants are required to submit proof of English proficiency.

Graduate applicants can refer to the Future Graduate Students website for more information on required supporting documents to be included in the application, which include transcripts and letters of reference/recommendation. Visit your program page for detailed information on additional program-specific documents (e.g., statement of purpose/personal statement, writing sample, application for assistantship, C.V.).