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McGill University is in Montreal, Canada. Tuition for international students: C$54,000 (≈ US$37,900) per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels BBC; International Baccalaureate Diploma 5 or better on each Higher and Standard Level subject. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, TOEFL iBT 100. Applying: intake: Fall, Winter. Scholarships: 4 from the university.

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Quick summary

Cost per yeartuition C$54,000 per year (≈ US$37,900) (varies by programme) + housing and meals C$20,000 per year (≈ US$14,100)
Money from the collegeMerit scholarships: international students can receive them.
3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students.
McGill Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Entrance Scholarship: only for students from China, Hong Kong.
Chances of admissionA-levels: BBC. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 5 or better on each Higher and Standard Level subject. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 125, PTE 65.
Application deadlinesEarliest: Jan 15 (Application deadline)
Where and how students liveMontreal · 13 km from YUL airport
HousingFirst-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals C$20,000 per year
Working while studyingUp to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees
After graduationPost-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. · 92% of graduates employed or studying (2022-23)

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Merit scholarshipsYes — international students can receive merit scholarships
Sources (2)
“McGill offers merit-based entrance scholarships and need-based entrance financial aid”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All new first-year students are eligible to apply, regardless of their citizenship.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiencyEnglish test required unless an exemption applies
  • TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 4.5 (Listening at least 4.5) (Reading at least 4.5) (Speaking at least 4) (Writing at least 4.5) (reference)
  • TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 90 (Listening at least 21) (Reading at least 21) (Speaking at least 21) (Writing at least 21) (reference)
  • IELTS overall: 6.5 (no section below 6)
  • Duolingo English Test: 125
  • PTE Academic: 65 (no section below 60)
Sources (7)
“The language of instruction at McGill University is English. If you don't meet one of the exemptions listed below, you will need to complete an English proficiency test as part of your application.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (incl. Dietetics & Human Nutrition), Architecture, Arts, B.A. & Sc., Education, Engineering, Nursing, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Religious Studies, Science, Social Work | 90* | 4.5*”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 Speaking: 4.0”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Reading: 21 Listening: 21 Writing: 21 Speaking: 21”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version A band score of 6.5 or better; individual component scores of 6.0 or better.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Duolingo English Test (DET) Score of 125 or better (130 for B.Ed. (TESL), B.Com.) (updated September 2022).”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Pearson Test of English – Academic Please arrange for your electronic results to be sent to McGill directly by Pearson. Overall score of 65 or better; individual component scores of 60 or better”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathwayNot yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in EnglishYes
Sources (1)
“The language of instruction at McGill University is English.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Scholarships for first-year students

McGill Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Entrance Scholarship

OtherCitizens of China, Hong Kong onlySeparate application
C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000) one-time
  • Who can receive it: Students from China, Hong Kong
  • Amount: C$10,000 (≈ US$7,000) one-time
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“One-year entrance scholarships of $10,000”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“McGill Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong Entrance Scholarship This is an entrance scholarship specifically for undergraduate applicants who are Chinese citizens or Hong Kong permanent residents (holding valid Hong Kong S.A.R. identity document), applying from the Chinese Mainland or Hong Kong S.A.R. Applicants who hold Canadian Permanent Residence are not eligible.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“A separate application is required soon after submission of your application for admission. The application is available on the Undergraduate Admission Portal and must be submitted by the entrance scholarship deadline.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Major Entrance Scholarship

MeritOpen to international studentsRenewableSeparate application
C$3,000 (≈ US$2,100) / year
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: C$3,000 (≈ US$2,100) / year
  • Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Major entrance scholarships (value: $3,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $12,000 renewable)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“$12,000 scholarships are only available to Canadian citizens or legal permanent residents of Canada.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Major entrance scholarships are renewable up to 3 or 4 years provided criteria for renewal are met”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“A separate application is required soon after submission of your application for admission.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

One-year Entrance Scholarship

MeritOpen to international studentsAutomatic consideration
C$3,000 (≈ US$2,100) one-time
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Amount: C$3,000 (≈ US$2,100) one-time
  • How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (3)
“One-year entrance scholarships (value: $3,000)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“All applicants to McGill undergraduate degree programs are automatically considered for a one-year entrance scholarship provided they meet the minimum academic requirements”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“These scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement, so no separate application is required”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

McGill Entrance Bursary Program

Need-basedOpen to international studentsRenewableSeparate application
Amount not published
  • Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
  • Financial need: Required
  • Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
  • How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“Our need-based Entrance Bursary Program supports students from low- to modest-income families.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Financial need is considered for all McGill students, including international students.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“We offer a limited number of entrance bursaries which are renewable and tenable until completion of an undergraduate degree (up to a maximum of four years) provided the criteria for renewal are met (financial need and academic standing).”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The Entrance Bursary application can be found on the My Financial Aid and Awards menu on Minerva.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Source (2)
“Bachelor of Arts (BA)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The tuition listed below is for international students who are admitted and enrolled as of Fall 2026.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Source (2)
“Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The tuition listed below is for international students who are admitted and enrolled as of Fall 2026.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Source (2)
“Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The tuition listed below is for international students who are admitted and enrolled as of Fall 2026.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Source (2)
“Bachelor of Science (BSc)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The tuition listed below is for international students who are admitted and enrolled as of Fall 2026.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification
  • A-levels: BBC ↗
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 5 or better on each Higher and Standard Level subject ↗
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry
Fall, Winter
Source (2)
“Estimated dates for release of admission decisions for September 2027”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Admission for undergraduate students to the January (Winter) semester at McGill is limited.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement
English proficiency test: Required
Source (1)
“All applicants (unless exempt) must demonstrate the required level of English proficiency prior to admission to McGill, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Global Engineering: Personal statement / main essay: Required
Source (1)
“As part of the universities' application process, you are required to submit a personal statement detailing why you have chosen to apply to the Bachelor of Global Engineering (BGE) program.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Bachelor of Social Work: Teacher recommendation: Required ×2 (reference)
Source (2)
“If applying to the School of Social Work, you must submit:”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Two social work-related confidential letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of your performance in a helping capacity or your potential in the field of social work.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)

Application — Fall intakeJan 15
Source (2)
“Applicants from high schools outside Canada For admission in 2027-2028”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Application for admission January 15 (online via future.mcgill.ca/apply)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Scholarship application — Fall intakeJan 21
Source (2)
“Applicants from high schools outside Canada For admission in 2027-2028”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Major Entrance Scholarship January 21”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.

Costs for international students

TuitionBachelor of Arts (BA): C$54,000 per year (≈ US$37,900) (2026–27 figure)
Housing and mealsC$20,000 per year (≈ US$14,100) (2026–27 figure)
Living costs (college estimate)Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insuranceC$1,155 per year (≈ US$811) (2025–26 figure)
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)C$23,448 per year (≈ US$16,500) (reference)
Sources (11)
“2026-2027 Tuition Rates - International Undergraduate Students”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Bachelor of Arts (BA)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The tuition listed below is for international students who are admitted and enrolled as of Fall 2026.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Tuition / 54,000.00”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Quick View of Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2026-2027”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Housing & Meal Plans (CDN)”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“Residences: $20,000”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“International Health Insurance / 1,155.00”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“** Health and dental insurance are shown at the 2025-26 rates; the rates may change for 2026-27.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“If you apply on or after September 1, 2026 All provinces and territories except Quebec Number of family members (including the applicant) Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) 1 $23,448”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“This chart tells you how much money you will need to support yourself and your family members in Canada for the first year of your program of studies.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing
Guaranteed
Source (2)
“McGill is pleased to guarantee residence accommodation to all newly admitted undergraduate students”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“starting their first year of university studies”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)
Up to 24 hours per week during study terms (while meeting the study permit conditions); unlimited hours off campus during breaks scheduled by the school, such as summer and winter holidays. government rule
Source (2)
“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“If you’re working during a break scheduled by your DLI, such as summer and winter holidays, or a reading week, you can work unlimited hours off campus”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa)
24 government rule
Source (1)
“You can work up to 24 hours per week. You can work more than 1 job to make up these hours as long as you continue to meet the conditions of your study permit.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees
Yes
Source (1)
“Students in the Mining, Materials, and Software Engineering Co-op programs gain paid real-world experience through mandatory co-op work terms.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Post-study work visa (name and length)
Post-graduation work permit (PGWP): up to the length of the study program (8 months to under 2 years), 3 years if the program was 2 years or more. government rule
Source (2)
“If your program was 2 years or more We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
“If your program was at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.”
www.canada.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-11
Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme
Yes
Source (2)
“This track is an early-admission process that allows strong McGill undergraduates to move directly into a M.Sc. or M.A. program offered by a department in the Faculty of Science after completing their B.Sc.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“This offers the opportunity to complete a Master's degree sooner, with a U3 course selection tailored to the needs of the research project being planned.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Graduates employed or in further study (college survey)
92% (2022–23 figure)
Source (2)
“In May 2025, the online, confidential, bilingual survey was sent to over 5700 undergraduate alumni from the class of 2023.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
“The vast majority (92%) of graduates are employed or pursuing further education with the remainder job searching or taking a gap year for personal or professional reasons.”
www.mcgill.ca ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Location

City / stateMontreal
Nearest major airportMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 13 km in a straight line
MapView on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q201492 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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