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McGill University

McGill University · Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Merit scholarshipsEst. 1821
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What can make it affordable

Unlike the other worldwide entries on this page, McGill does NOT have a full-need or full-ride policy for international undergraduates — we're listing it specifically so that doesn't get assumed. Merit-based Entrance Scholarships for international students are capped at $10,000/year ($40,000 over 4 years); the $12,000/year top tier is restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.

A separate need-based Entrance Bursary Program exists, but McGill's own page describes it as supplementing 'other funding resources such as government aid... part-time work, parental support' rather than guaranteeing full need is met, and the bursary amount is not a fixed published figure — it varies by demonstrated need and tuition tier. International (non-U.S.) applicants must also file a CSS Profile to be considered.

Official aid page ↗Checked 2026-09-02
Sticker price

International undergraduate tuition varies significantly by programme — check mcgill.ca for the current rate for your specific programme.

Do not treat McGill as a full-scholarship option the way MIT, Yale, Princeton or Harvard are on this page — budget for the gap between the entrance scholarship/bursary and actual cost of attendance.
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