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Scholarships
Please be advised that you can only apply for a scholarship if you apply for admission to McGill.
• Information on admissions
• Information on scholarships
Specifically, the variety of scholarships available will be found on the following websites:
• Scholarships and Student Aid for future undergraduate students
• Entrance Scholarship minimum requirements
•Other funding
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.
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.
Scholarships
Please be advised that you can only apply for a scholarship if you apply for admission to McGill.
• Information on admissions
• Information on scholarships
Specifically, the variety of scholarships available will be found on the following websites:
• Scholarships and Student Aid for future undergraduate students
• Entrance Scholarship minimum requirements
•Other funding
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.
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.
Contact Information
To find a staff member, search our online staff directory.
To contact a department, visit the Faculties and Schools site.
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.
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.
Contact Information
To find a staff member, search our online staff directory.
To contact a department, visit the Faculties and Schools site.
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.