What Are the McGill University Tuition Fees?

McGill University is one of Canada’s top universities, and tuition costs vary depending on your programme of study and student status. In this guide, we’ll break down McGill University tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year, covering both domestic students (including Quebec residents and other Canadians) and international students.

We’ll focus on undergraduate fees but we will also cover postgraduate fees briefly. And one final note before we dig in: all figures are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

McGill University Tuition Fees for Canadian vs International Students

Residency plays a big part in how much you’ll pay to attend McGill. The university is located in the province of Quebec, and Quebec residents benefit from some of the lowest university tuition in North America, thanks to provincial subsidies.

Students from other Canadian provinces (out-of-province students) pay a higher rate, but still much less than international students. International students’ fees are deregulated (set by the university) and vary by programme. They’re often significantly higher than domestic rates.

Quebec Residents

For most undergraduate programmes, Quebec-resident students pay around $101.88 per credit in 2025-26. A full-time course load is typically 30 credits per year, so annual tuition is roughly $3,056 for Quebec students. This low rate applies to standard bachelor’s degrees (e.g. Arts, Science, Engineering, etc.), making McGill quite affordable for local students.

Other Canadian Students

Canadian citizens or permanent residents from outside Quebec pay an out-of-province supplement on top of the Quebec base rate. For new students in 2025-26, this comes to approximately $424 per credit (including the base rate), or about $12,700 per year for a 30-credit load. (Students who started earlier may pay slightly less, due to McGill “grandfathering” older rates, but new entrants should budget for the higher rate.)

Certain professional programmes (like Law or Medicine) may have higher domestic fees (see below), but generally most undergraduate degrees cost around $12,000-$13,000 per year in tuition for non-Quebec Canadian students.

Note that students from France (and French-speaking Belgium) are treated as Canadian students for tuition purposes at McGill, meaning they pay the much lower domestic rates rather than international tuition. This is the result of a special agreement with the Quebec government.

International Students

McGill’s tuition fees for international undergraduates are much higher and differ widely by faculty and programme. McGill implemented a ‘guaranteed tuition’ model for international students starting in Fall 2025 – meaning your per-credit tuition rate is locked in for the duration of your programme (providing predictability, as it won’t increase each year).

However, the rates are substantial. For example, an international student in the Faculty of Arts pays about $49,000 in tuition for one academic year, whereas Engineering or Management programmes can be around $63,000–$70,000 per year in tuition. We will detail the McGill university tuition fees for major programmes in the next section.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees by Faculty/Programme (2025-26)

Tuition for undergraduate programmes at McGill varies by faculty. The table below summarises approximate annual tuition (two semesters of full-time study, ~30 credits) for the 2025-2026 year. We list the costs for Quebec residents, other Canadian students, and international students side by side to show the differences:

Programme (Undergraduate)	Quebec Residents (annual tuition)	Other Canadian (annual tuition)	International (annual tuition)
Arts (B.A.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$49,000
Science (B.Sc.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$63,000
Engineering (B.Eng.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$66,000
Management (B.Com.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$69,000
Law (BCL/JD)	~$5,800	~$20,500	~$67,000
Medicine (M.D.,C.M.)	~$7,000–8,000	~$17,000–20,000	~$60,000+
Dentistry (D.M.D.)	~$7,000–8,000	~$17,000–20,000	~$110,000
Education (B.Ed.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$33,000
Nursing (B.Sc.N./B.N.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$32,000
Agricultural & Environmental Sci. (B.Sc. Agri./Env.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$33,000
Music (B.Mus.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$33,000
Social Work (B.S.W.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$33,000
Theology (B.Th.)	~$3,100	~$12,700	~$33,000

Notes

• Quebec and other Canadian figures above assume a standard undergraduate programme charging the base provincial tuition (Quebec) or base + out-of-province supplement (other Canadians). Law, Medicine, and Dentistry have higher domestic tuition than other programmes, reflected above.
• International figures are approximate tuition for new students in 2025-26. These are locked in for the duration of the programme (no annual increase in tuition), but do not include other compulsory fees (university administrative fees, student society fees, health insurance, etc., which can add a few thousand dollars to the total annual cost).
• Medicine and Dentistry in Canada are postgraduate entry programmes (you apply after some university study), but we list them here since they are major professional degrees at McGill. Their tuition for international students is extremely high relative to other programmes.
• The Arts & Science (B.A. & Sc.) interdisciplinary degree has tuition roughly in the same range as Science programmes for international students (around the low $50,000s per year), and standard rates for Canadian students.
• French and Belgian students: As noted above, students from France (and French-speaking Belgium) are treated as Canadian students for tuition purposes at McGill.

As you can see, Canadian students (especially Quebec residents) pay much lower tuition fees at McGill than international students. For instance, an international Bachelor of Engineering student might pay around $66,000 in tuition for the year, whereas a Quebec resident in the same programme pays just over $3,000.

The gap is large because the Quebec government subsidises university education for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, while international fees are set closer to the real cost of education.

Postgraduate Tuition Fees

We’ve focused on the undergraduate tuition fees at McGill so far – but how much does McGill charge in tuition to postgraduate students?

Master’s and Ph.D. programmes have a different fee structure. Quebec students typically pay a relatively low flat amount per term (for example, on the order of ~$1,500 per semester for a full-time research Master’s in 2025-26).

Other Canadian students usually pay a bit more (or the same, if the programme is provincially funded), and international graduate students pay a supplement. For instance, an international student in a research-based Master’s can expect around $8,900 per term in tuition.

Course-based or “self-funded” professional graduate programmes (like MBA or certain Master’s diplomas) often have their own tuition rates that are higher and not subsidised – these can range widely (tens of thousands of dollars per year for international students).

PhD students at McGill pay tuition per term (similar to Master’s), and many receive funding or tuition waivers as part of their admission.

(Note: All figures are approximate for the 2025-2026 academic year. McGill’s fees are subject to change and official rates are confirmed by the university and the Quebec government. Always check the latest official McGill fee schedule for up-to-date information.)

Other Costs to Consider

McGill’s tuition fees are only part of the cost of attending the university. Students should budget for additional compulsory fees and living expenses.

Extra McGill University Fees

In addition to tuition, McGill charges fees for student services, student societies, athletics, healthcare, and information technology. These mandatory fees can amount to roughly $1,000–$2,000 per year for Canadian students. International students must also pay for health insurance (around $1,000 per year).

For example, a domestic student in Arts might have total fees (tuition + incidentals) of around $4,000 per year, while an international Arts student paying $49,000 tuition would end up with a total closer to $52,000 after all fees.

Living Expenses

Don’t forget living expenses: Montreal is relatively affordable compared to other large cities, but you’ll need to consider housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

McGill estimates living costs to be in the range of $15,000 per year, though this can vary depending on individual lifestyle and accommodation choices (on-campus residence, off-campus flat, etc.).

Conclusion: McGill University Tuition Fees

McGill University’s tuition fees in 2025-26 range from just a few thousand dollars for Quebec residents to north of 50,000 for international students. Undergraduate fees are lowest in programmes like Education or Arts for domestic students, and highest for international students in fields like Engineering, Management, Medicine, and Dentistry.

If you’re considering applying to McGill, be sure to factor in not just tuition but also additional fees and living costs. With good planning and awareness of the costs, you can make informed decisions about studying at McGill – an investment in a world-class education.

Support for your McGill application

If you want to stand out in your application to McGill University, the best advice is to get personal support from experts.

At Dukes Plus, we’ve helped students get into top universities worldwide – including McGill – since 1999. Our admissions consultants and tutors can give you 360-degree support for all aspects of the application – from course selection to test prep and application submission. Our guidance is designed to maximise your chances of admission at every stage.

Discover why 75% of our students get into their first-choice university. Learn more about our global university application support, or book a free consultation with our friendly team today.

Speak to an Admissions Expert