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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.
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.).
English Language Requirements
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
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.
Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.
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.
English Language Requirements
Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.
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.).
Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.
Contact Information
To find a staff member, search our online staff directory.
To contact a department, visit the Faculties and Schools site.
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
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.
English Language Requirements
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
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.
Reçus et relevés d’impôt
L'Université est tenu de préparer les reçus d’impôt fédérales et provinciales requis au plus tard à la fin du mois de Février de l'année civile précédente, (i.e. les cours suivis de Janvier dernier à Décembre). Il sera possible d'imprimer tous les relevés d'impôt dans Minerva soit par les étudiants ou soit par leurs invités.
Les reçus comprennent les frais de scolarité payés et indiquent les mois pour les études à temps plein ou des études à temps partiel. Les relevés comprendront tout revenu imposable de sources telles que bourses, montant pour assistant de recherche. Il suffit de naviguer dans le menu des comptes étudiants et puis sélectionnez le menu des reçus (Tax menu). Pour plus d'informations, consultez la documentation en ligne disponible ici.
Si vous rencontrez des problèmes avec l'impression de vos reçus, cliquez sur "Aide" dans Minerva pour une documentation en ligne. Si vous avez encore des problèmes d'impression, contactez le Point de service.
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Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
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.
Undergraduate
Information on how to apply can be found on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Following successful payment of your application fee, you should receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 3 to 5 days, confirming that your application has been received. This email will contain your assigned McGill ID number. Before starting your application it is highly recommended that you review all admission and application requirements for your chosen program of study. It is your responsibility to ensure all items are completed and submitted within the posted deadlines.
Graduate
Information on how to apply for graduate studies can be found on the Future Graduate Students website.
Continuing Studies
For programs offered in the School of Continuing studies please refer to their website.
Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.
Décision relative à une demande d'échange
Étudiants de McGill partant pour l'étranger :
La plupart des étudiants sélectionnés pour un échange qui ont soumis tous les documents requis par l'université d'accueil pour le trimestre d'automne reçoivent une réponse de cette dernière en mai ou en juin et ceux qui font une demande pour le trimestre d'hiver reçoivent une réponse en octobre ou en novembre.
Comme les dates de début de trimestre varient selon les établissements, l'étudiant pourra recevoir une réponse de l'université d'accueil avant ou après ces périodes.
Étudiants arrivant d'établissements partenaires :
Les décisions relatives aux demandes des étudiants au premier cycle sont prises de matière continue et toutes les décisions sont rendues au moins un mois avant les dates limites publiées.
Pour plus d'information, veuillez consulter le site web.
Official eTranscript
McGill students and alumni or former students who were registered or graduated from McGill as of 1972 or later can request Electronic Official Transcripts (eTranscripts) in PDF format to send to educational institutions, employers, funding agencies, immigration authorities, or any third party.
Review the Student Records website for additional information.