Term Dates:
Application Deadlines (once allocated a Global Opportunities place):
Full year / fall deadlines:
Exchange students should take 15 credits per semester (30 per year).
For more information on courses please see McGill's course calendar.
Applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), B average.
The following courses among others are not open to exchange students:
The language of instruction at McGill is English. If you are a non native English speaker, you may be required to provide evidence of language ability.
While priority is given to first year degree students, there is limited on-campus housing for exchange students. More information can be found via McGills student housing webpages.
There is off campus accommodation available and more information can be found via the off campus housing website.
McGill University have a wide range of Student Services from Essential Services & Information to Academic Resources and Health, Wellness & Personal Support and an Office for Students with Disabilities.
There are some International Scholarships available for students looking to study in Canada. These are provided through the Canadian government and not via McGill or Durham University.
Students are required to purchase International Health Insurance (IHI) before arriving in Canada. This costs approximately $634 for two semesters.
McGill offers over 300 condensed summer courses, during three sessions and on two campuses.
More Summer School opportunities at our partner universities (internal weblink).