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The information on this page applies to undergraduate exchanges only.

For information about graduate-level exchange opportunities, please contact the respective graduate department directly. Their contact information can be found on the Future Graduate Students Programs page. Note that application deadlines vary by department and are separate from the undergraduate deadlines.

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Important dates and deadlines

Nomination Deadlines:

Term

Nomination Deadline

FallÌýor Full-Year

March 15

Winter

September 15

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Application Dates:

Term

Application Period

FallÌýor Full-Year

February 1 to April 1

Winter

August 1Ìýto October 1

**Please note that the Faculty of Law has separate deadlines and application processes. Please consult the fact sheet on their website for more information.

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Submit your application

Before submitting your online application, you must first be nominated by your home institution. Nomination to the exchange program is not a guarantee of acceptance by Â鶹AV - minimum admission standards will apply.

Undergraduate exchange application

Music exchange application

Contact admissions.music [at] mcgill.ca for eligibility assessment and application instructions

Law exchange application

Visit the Faculty of Law exchange website

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Provide your supporting documents

In support of your application, you must submit the documents below, when applicable. Please note that these documents can be uploaded either at the time of application or later through the application portal.

Copy of university transcript

  • This can be an unofficial copy of your transcript in either French or English, which must include a transcript key or grading information page

Letter of permission / nomination

  • This is a letter from your home university confirming your nomination for an exchange at Â鶹AV, and duration of the exchange.

Proof of citizenship or residency

Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

Architecture portfolio

  • Only required for students applying to Architecture

Note that your application will only be considered complete and ready for review once ALL required supporting documents have been uploaded to the applicant portal.

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Receive your decision and accept your offer

Decisions for undergraduate exchange applications are made on a rolling basis, ensuring that all applicants receive a decision within one month of the posted application deadline.

Once a decision has been made, you will be able to view your offer letter in the applicant portal and will be prompted to accept your offer of admission.

Note: Â鶹AV only issues electronic versions of the admission letter.

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Apply for your immigration documents

Once admitted, and if applicable, you should promptly begin the procedures to obtain the immigration documents required for your exchange.

Depending on the length of your exchange, you must obtain the following documents:

  • Full-Year (2 terms): you must obtain a Certificate of Acceptance from Immigration Quebec and a Study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada
  • One Term Only: you must have a valid passport. Students from certain countries must obtain a Temporary resident visa

Please consult the International Student Services website for complete details.

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Apply for housing

If you are coming on an exchange, you may wish to consider applying for on-campus housing. While priority is given to first-year Â鶹AV-degree students, some places may be available for exchange students. For further details on housing opportunities for exchange students, please visit the Student Housing website.

If you are considering off-campus housing, you can find information and resources on the Off-campus housing website.

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Consider Funding Opportunities

Global Affairs Canada funding opportunities for incoming students

Global Affairs Canada offers a number of scholarship opportunities available to support students who choose Â鶹AV as their study or research destination. The information provided below is intended for undergraduate students and international liaison officers and managers.

Graduate students who wish to apply to these programs to do research at Â鶹AV should click for more information or email graduatefunding.gps [at] mcgill.ca.

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate students who are nominated for exchange to Â鶹AV by their Home institution. For a list of eligible partner universities, please visit our "" page.

Deadline:

  • SEED-ASEAN: deadline for the submission of the application and supporting documents for undergraduate students is March 3rd, 2024.
  • SEP: (ELAP, Study in Canada) deadline for the submission of the application and supporting documents for undergraduate students is March 3rd, 2024.

Application:

Candidates interested in these scholarship programs should follow these steps:

  1. Only undergraduate students who are nominated for exchange to Â鶹AV by their Home institution are eligible to apply. Contact your Home institution first to discuss the exchange application process at your Home institution.
  2. Candidates must carefully read the scholarship and have all their supporting documents on hand, before beginning their scholarship application.
  3. Candidates must submit their complete application with supporting documents to Â鶹AV by the deadline. Â鶹AV will then apply on behalf of the candidate(s) to Global Affairs Canada. Note: incomplete applications will not be submitted. Please be sure to have all of the supporting documents on hand.
  4. Â鶹AV will communicate the outcome to students via email.

Note: All candidates must name the files in the following order when applying or there applications shall not be considered: Name of the program_Name of the document_Your name.


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Scholarship name

Eligibility

Global Affairs Canada Link
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED-ASEAN) - for students

Candidates must be citizens of the following ASEAN member states and be enrolled in an institution that is a Â鶹AV Abroad exchange partner within that country: Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) Candidates must be citizens of the following ELAP countries and be enrolled in an institution that is a Â鶹AV Abroad exchange partner within that country: Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Study in Canada Scholarships (SIC) Candidates must be citizens of the following SIC countries and be enrolled in an institution that is a Â鶹AV Abroad exchange partner within that country: Taiwan and Turkiye
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