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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.).
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.
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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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.
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.).
Documents légaux
Toutes les universités québécoises doivent soumettre l'information concernant le statut légal de ses étudiants au ministère de l'éducation du Québec (MESRST). Pour déterminer quels documents fournir, veuillez consulter le site web des Documents juridiques. Envoyez tous vos documents après avoir accepté votre offre d'admission à l'Université McGill et avant d'arriver sur le campus. Ceci assurera que votre statut légal et vos frais de scolarité seront mis-à-jour.
Résidents du Québec: Un(e) étudiant(e) est considéré(e) comme résident(e) du Québec s’il ou elle répond à tous les critères de l’une des 14 situations déterminées par le gouvernement du Québec.
Citoyens et résidents permanents du Canada: Les citoyens canadiens et les résidents permanents du Canada doivent produire ces documents en appui à leur statut au regard des droits de scolarité ou à leur demande de code permanent du Québec.
Étudiants étrangers (y compris les citoyens des États-Unis): Les documents d’immigration exigés de votre part varient en fonction du programme auquel vous êtes inscrit, et de la durée de vos études à McGill. Les dates effectives de vos documents doivent couvrir la période depuis votre premier jour de classe de votre premier semestre, au dernier jour de votre dernier semestre à McGill. Consultez le site web pour tous les détails.
Pour plus de renseignements sur le processus de demande de documents d’immigration pertinents, veuillez communiquer avec les Services aux étudiants étrangers.
Exemption des droits étrangers: La réglementation du ministère de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (MEESR) prévoit des catégories de personnes pouvant être exemptées des droits de scolarité exigés des étudiants étrangers. Consultez notre site web pour les détails et les documents à soumettre en appui à votre demande.
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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.