Guide

McGill University

CA Canada · Montreal

#1 in Canada for QS 2027; bilingual Montreal is one of the best student cities in the world.

Tuition
CA$31 837 – CA$74 678 / year
Founded
1821
Students
40,000
QS 2027
#30
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
English (the city is French-speaking)

Science $31 837, Arts $56 000, Engineering $65 168, Management $74 678; fees ≈ $3 300–5 300 extra

Schools and programmes

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Law
  • Engineering
  • Desautels Faculty of Management
  • Arts

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Application to McGill
  • — Study permit — apply right after the offer. Guide

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Application (OUAC / university portal)
  • Transcript of grades 10–11
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Supplementary application / personal profile
  • Study permit + provincial letter (PAL/TAL)
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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