Arriving in Montreal

Montreal is an international hub with direct flights to 30+ American cities.

McGill is in the heart of downtown Montreal, just steps away from the city’s best restaurants, cafés and nightlife. Learn how to make the most of your time here and start preparing for the career of your dreams.

Travelling to Montreal

By plane: You’ll land at Trudeau International Airport. You can get downtown on the public transit 747 bus, by taxi (flat rate to downtown zone), or pick up a rental car at the airport.

By train: You’ll arrive at the Gare Centrale with either VIA Rail or Amtrak. This station is linked to public transit.

By bus: You’ll arrive at the Gare d’autocars de Montréal. Take either public transit or a taxi to campus.

Note: Please refer to our Travelling to and from Canada page for the most up-to-date information on Canada’s entry requirements and border restrictions.

Work options/Finding a job

During the academic year or summer, many students work to pay for their education and gain experience before graduation. As a fulltime international student, you can work on campus or around Montreal up to 20 hrs/week during the semester and 40 hrs/week during your study breaks. While most off-campus positions require French language skills, there are many opportunities on campus that do not!

Get work experience and career guidance on campus

If you’re approved for financial assistance, you can apply to the Work Study program. There are jobs for all skill sets on campus, and in other McGill-affiliated hospitals and organizations.

For career advice and help with your job search, visit the McGill Career Planning Service (CaPS). The CaPS team supports your career development with workshops, individual advising sessions, resources, and the comprehensive portal, myFuture, where you can find full-time, part-time, summer and internship opportunities.

Most faculties offer undergraduate students internships, co-op programs, practicums, and field studies that can take place in Canada and abroad – in some cases for credit.