McGill University — fees and education loan guide
Montreal, Quebec, Canada. An English-language research university in Montreal, where living costs are usually lower than Toronto or Vancouver.
Cost snapshot
What you will need to fund
- Tuition (published)
- CAD 20,000–50,000 / year
- ₹12–31 L / year
- Living costs
- CAD 15,000–20,000 / year
- ₹9–13 L / year
- All-in loan estimate
- ₹28 L – ₹50 L depending on programme
- 1–2 years (master's)
- Intakes
- September, limited January
- Unsecured often sufficient
Fee and living-cost ranges are indicative for international students in recent intakes and vary by programme. Confirm current figures with the university before borrowing.
Programmes
Popular programmes among Indian students
- MEng
- MSc Computer Science
- MMA
- MSc Epidemiology
- Montreal rent is comparatively affordable
- Quebec has its own study-permit acceptance step (CAQ)
- Strong research funding on thesis routes
Funding
How education loans usually work for this university
Typical lender approach: unsecured often sufficient.
- Factor the CAQ step into your timeline — it adds a stage before the federal permit.
- Lower total cost often means an unsecured loan is enough.
- Living-expense components vary by lender; get the breakup in the sanction letter.
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Plan your EMI
Estimate the EMI on a McGill University loan
Adjust the amount to your all-in estimate above and see what repayment looks like after the moratorium.
This calculator is an estimate. It assumes a fixed rate and equal monthly instalments. Actual EMIs depend on your lender's rate reset policy, interest capitalisation method, fees and disbursement schedule.
Nearby options
Other universities in Canada
Toronto, Ontario
University of Toronto
₹32 L – ₹60 L depending on programme
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University of British Columbia
₹30 L – ₹58 L depending on programme
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