Study Abroad at McGill University
Facts and Highlights about McGill University
★ It was ranked 3rd by US News in the category of Best Global Universities in Canada (2020)
★ It was ranked 35th in the World University Rankings by QS (2020)
★ It has renowned medical and law schools, and has produced 12 Nobel Prize winners, over 139 Rhodes Scholars, 3 astronauts, 3 Canadian Prime Ministers, 11 judges of the Canadian Supreme Court, 28 Olympic medalists, and 9 Academy Award winners.
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Founded in 1821, McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading research-intensive universities in the world. It has an international reputation for excellence and innovation while remaining centered on its 40,000 students.
In 1968, McGill launched the Centre of Continuing Education – the predecessor to the School of Continuing Studies (SCS). Today, SCS has over 12,500 students in fields such as accounting, entrepreneurship, health and social work, marketing, public relations, information technology, language study, translation and more.
Features of Study Abroad Program at McGill University
★ The McGill School of Continuing Studies (SCS) has an international reputation as a leader in continuing education, and offers students a wide range of certificate and diploma programs in languages and career-related areas.
★ Students will have the chance not only to improve their English language skills but also to learn about the Canadian and Quebecois culture
★ Montreal, where the university is based in, has been voted by QS as the “Best Students Cities in the World”, and ranked 14th out of 140 cities in the 2015 Global Liveability Ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
★ Montreal is fully bilingual; French and English is spoken everywhere
★ Montreal is a short haul from Toronto, New York, Boston and many more interesting destinations
★ Montreal is a vibrant North-American city with a European touch, particularly in Old Montreal
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Program Dates and Courses
Non-credit with transcript Short Programs
Dates: July 27, 2020 - August 14, 2020
Students with proved English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) may choose to attend a non-credit short program (3 weeks, 60 contact-hours in total) in one of the following areas:
★Aerospace Engineering
★Business Analytics
★Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Business
★Entrepreneurship
★International Business
★International Marketing Using the Internet
★Leadership
★Project Management
★Social Media and Digital Communi cation in Business
Each program normally comprises 2 courses except Aerospace Engineering which includes 3 courses. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a McGill transcript and an Attestation of Completion, i.e. all students are properly assessed and graded as reflected on their McGill transcript.
Entry Requirements
★ Be 18 years old by the program start date
★IBT TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5
Accommodation
Students are housed in double occupancy rooms at the evo Old Montreal student residence. This European-like area of town is a short walking distance to the McGill campus. Students will have everything they need in a friendly, stress-free environment. Facilities at the residence hall include a gym, pool, many student lounges, a game room, laundry facilities and theatre room. Take a glimpse at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuK5DYM5UXA.
