Entry Requirements by Level

Undergraduate Masters PhD

Academic Requirements

Direct entry available.

English Language

IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.

Fees & Deadline

Annual tuition: CA$21,000–CA$30,000. Application deadline: January 15.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

English Language

IELTS: 7+ overall, 6.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.

Fees & Deadline

Annual tuition: CA$17,000–CA$25,000. Application deadline: Varies by department — typically November–March. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.

Specific Requirements

Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.

Deadline

October–January for September entry

Documents Required

Official academic transcript (translated & certified)

WASSCE certificate or result slip

Motivation letter (500–1,000 words)

Two academic references

Valid international passport

IELTS/TOEFL score report

Financial evidence (bank statement or sponsor letter)

Research proposal (PhD applicants)

Available Scholarships

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill

Full tuition + living expenses + flights — for young Africans Deadline: Check Mastercard Foundation website

by Mastercard Foundation · Undergraduate, Masters

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McGill Entrance Scholarship

CAD $3,000–$10,000 Deadline: Automatic consideration

by McGill University · Undergraduate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does McGill accept Ghanaian WASSCE?

Yes — Ghanaian WASSCE is explicitly recognised. You need minimum 5 credits at C6 or above including English and Core Mathematics. No Foundation Year required.