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Important updates for Fall 2025 applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you’ll find important updates for Fall 2025 applicants. Check back often!

Canada Award

What is the 2025-2026 Canada Award?

McGill is offering the 2025-2026 Canada Awardto new undergraduate students who receive a McGill entrance scholarship (based on academic merit), or a McGill entrance bursary (based on financial need). Recipients must also be:

  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, but who do not qualify for the rate of tuition for Quebec residents;
  • Enrolled in one of the following faculties or schools: Agriculture & Environmental Science, Architecture, Arts, Arts & Science, Education, Music, Nursing, and Science;
  • Admitted for and enrolled in the Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 semester(s)

For additional information on eligibility requirements, and/or funding opportunities, please consult the Scholarships and Student Aid website.

Learning French at McGill

McGill is expanding opportunities for students to develop French-language skills while they study. Participation is optional and French proficiency is not a requirement for graduation, but this is a great chance to connect with the community and immerse yourself in the culture of Montreal, North America's largest French-speaking city.

Do these new measures affect admission criteria?

No, fall 2025 admission criteria remain unchanged. Note that a number of programs, such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, dietetics and law, already require, or take into consideration, proficiency in French. Program-specific requirements should be verified with the admissions advisors for the program in question.

Do I need to achieve a specific level of French to graduate?

No, newly admitted students will not need to demonstrate proficiency in French to graduate.

French proficiency remains an admission requirement for select undergraduate programs and demonstrated proficiency may be required for certain French language based courses and programs of study.

Is there a tuition reduction on French courses?

Both Canadian students from outside of Quebec and international students enrolled on a full-time basis in most Bachelor's programs can benefit from a tuition reduction on eligible French courses. The reduction automatically applies at the time of registration, meaning no additional documents are required to qualify.

Please visit the Student Accounts website for more details and information regarding fee exemptions for French language courses.

What kind of programs will be available?

McGill offers a variety of programs to support French language learning and to help non-francophone students build connections with Montreal’s community during their studies. These programs combine academic and extracurricular activities, including credit-bearing courses, immersive summer programs, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Who are these programs intended for?

The new French learning initiatives are intended for newly admitted bachelor's-level students coming from outside Quebec, including those in professional programs that already require French proficiency.

What are some examples of the types of activities and courses I can register for?

Here are some of the French-language skill development opportunities at McGill:

  • Minor in Quebec Studies and Community-Engaged Learning (in French): /qcst/programs

  • Free cultural and professional French activities and workshops on campus and outside of campus: /flc/experiences

  • Mini-courses offered through the SSMU:

To learn more about what is happening in French at McGill visit:

Confirmation of acceptance deposits

What is a confirmation of acceptance deposit?

Newly admitted undergraduate students are required to pay a non-refundable deposit in order to confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission. This is done via the McGill Applicant Portal, and must be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).The deposit amount is based on the program of study and citizenship declared on the application for admission.

All deposits will be applied to Fall or Winter term fees as long as the student enrolls.Should a student not register the deposit is forfeited.

For additional information, please consult the Student Accountswebsite.

How much is the deposit?

  • Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada: $500 CAD

Note: Be sure to declare your Canadian citizenship or residency status on your application for admission.

The citizenship or residency status you declare on your application for admission must be valid at the time of submission. Pending citizenship requests or permanent residency requests are not considered “valid”. Do not declare that you are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada unless you have already been granted Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

McGill reserves the right to ask for supporting documentation to verify your legal status in Canada.

  • International students: $1000 CAD

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