McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the country's leading research-intensive universities. With students coming to McGill from about 160 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any medical-doctoral university in Canada.

The oldest university in Montreal, McGill was founded in 1821 from a generous bequest by James McGill, a prominent Scottish merchant. Since that time, McGill has grown from a small college to a bustling university with two campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 33,000 students. The University partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.

The ability to balance academic excellence with the extracurricular is another hallmark of the McGill student. In addition to a rich athletic tradition that includes many Olympians, thousands of McGill students participate in the hundreds of clubs, associations and community groups that enrich Montreal and contribute to a vibrant campus life.

Language of Instruction: English. However, students may submit term papers and write examinations in either English or French

Law has a separate faculty level exchange
Course Restrictions:

• Very limited enrollment in McGill School of Architecture and Faculty of Management
• Limited enrollment for McGill Faculty of Engineering.

Course Catalog: http://www.mcgill.ca/courses/search/

Academic Calendar:

• Fall Term: early September to late December
• Winter Term: early January to end April

Application Deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty's Student Exchange Program (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

While priority for residence accommodation is given to first year students, some places may be available for exchange students at the start of each term. If you are interested in on-campus housing, you should indicate "Yes" under RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION on the Additional Information page of the online application. Information on the downtown campus' residences can be found on www.mcgill.ca/residences.

Useful Links:

• University website
• http://www.mcgill.ca  
• Student Exchanges and Study Abroad Office (SESA)
• http://www.mcgill.ca/studyabroad
• International Student Services provides airport reception, orientation and a buddy program for international students. Information on McGill’s compulsory student health insurance plan is also included in the Pre-departure Guide:
• http://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents

Health Insurance:
All students who attend Canadian universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university as part of the registration process. In addition, they can also purchase optional insurance from a private insurer. These short term insurance plans cover personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. Information on the compulsory McGill University student health insurance plan is included in the Pre-departure Guide, available at http://www.mcgill.ca/files/internationalstudents/PreDepartureGuide.pdf

Estimated Cost of Living:

Note: Exchange rate as of July 14, 2008: CAN$1 = S$1.344