Prepare for your time in Canada

Canada is one of the world’s safest countries, known for being inclusive, welcoming and multicultural. You’ll have no trouble finding your community here.

McGill is here to help you along this exciting journey. Find out all you need to know about funding, immigration and health plans. Start connecting with your campus community.

Plan your finances

McGill is committed to supporting bright students coming from all parts of the U.S., and around the world. We expect to make $7.6M in entrance bursary offers this year through our need-based Financial Aid Program. American students paying the international tuition rate and relying on U.S. federal loans usually receive bursaries that cover about 40% of their tuition costs.

If you qualify for an entrance bursary, you can expect to receive a similar amount each year provided you remain eligible for McGill’s In-Course Bursaries and Loans Program

You can also access bursaries to pursue exchanges or other enriched educational opportunities outside the classroom.

Discover loans and other financial aid

You should consider all possible resources such as savings, family contributions, and government aid as you build a financial plan.

• Discover loans for American students

• Learn about applying for U.S. federal aid

• Access workshops on budgeting and finances

Immigration

Be sure to read essential immigration information provided in the International Student Pre-Arrival Guide. You should apply for your immigration documents (CAQ and Study Permit) as soon as you’ve been admitted to McGill.

Note: Entrance bursary offer letters may be used to help demonstrate financial capacity to immigration authorities.

Health plan

McGill requires all international students (coming from a school outside of Canada) and their accompanying dependents to participate in the compulsory McGill International Health Insurance Plan which is administered by International Student Services.

Connect with International Student Services

McGill is home to 12,000 international students, coming from over 150 countries. Over 2,050 American students enrolled at McGill for the 2022-2023 academic year. The staff at International Student Services work hard to provide international undergraduate students with a host of non-academic services and resources.

Learn more about:

• The Buddy Program

• Post-Arrival webinars, workshops and events

• Orientation and Airport Reception Service

• Arriving at Customs and Immigration

• Applying for your Study Permit at the Canadian border