McGill University (U21 Exchange)

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Montreal, Canada (Exchange Program)

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Program Terms:

Academic Year,
Fall,
Spring

Budget Sheets

Academic Year,
Fall,
Spring

Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2014	09/01/2013	10/15/2013	TBA	TBA

Fact Sheet:




Class status:	3rd Year, 4th+ Year	Type of program:	Exchange
Academic area:	Agriculture, Arts, Engineering, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences	Language of instruction:	English
Language courses offered in:	French	Prior language study required:	None
Open to non-UConn students:	No	Required GPA:	3.3

Program Description:

The Program

With its majestic stone buildings, ivy-league charm, and outstanding reputation, McGill University affords you the opportunity to study abroad in the cosmopolitan, bilingual, and trendy urban center of Montreal. An English-speaking university, McGill draws its 30,000 students from all over Canada, the United State, and more than 150 countries around the world. Established in 1821, it is often referred to as the 'Harvard of Canada." McGill offers you a chance to take a wide array of courses in your major or minor while enjoying Montreal's urban environment and Quebec's natural beauty and extensive recreational activities.

The Academics

As an exchange student at McGill, you will earn a full semester's worth of credit. Courses are available in agriculture, humanities, social sciences, sciences, communications disorders, international studies, international relations, education, engineering, and more. Honors courses are also available. Click here for a comprehensive course listing. For courses that have already been accredited, see Canada -McGill University Quebec. Click on the following link to learn more about Getting Academic Credit.

The Experience

Students live and study directly with Canadian and other international students on the campus in dormitories or in off campus in apartments Student Cafe at McGill University throughout the city of Montreal. Many students opt to live in locally rented apartments that are inexpensive and readily available. If you live in an apartment, you have the ability to do your own cooking. The city also offers an extensive array of affordable restaurants and markets, reflecting a broad array of cuisines to tempt any palate.

The MacDonald Campus for Agriculture Sciences is roughly 45 minutes by bus and students taking classes there may opt to live on campus or commute from downtown. The city boasts an excellent public transportation system, including a subway and an extensive bus network.

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