Join an event
World University Services Canada (WUSC) McGill organizes events that are open to all students on campus. Browse their Facebook page, or find an event on Instagram. Meet students coming from other parts of the world.
Connect with diverse cultures
Students from diverse ethnic backgrounds come together at McGill to celebrate their cultures and heritages. Check out the Student Society of McGill’s religion and cultural clubs.
Fund your studies
The University’s Entrance Bursary Program offers entrance bursaries
to students who demonstrate financial need.
*Please that for Continuing Studies students, the School of Continuing Studies offers its own bursaries. However, CS students can meet with a counsellor for general assistance around other financial issues.
Make the most of McGill’s resources:
Free language courses
The School of Continuing Studies offers free French and English language courses to displaced individuals and refugees.
Learn French on campus
McGill has various French-language instruction options to suit the needs of current and prospective students.
Free course materials
You can scan library materials or request scanned material from McGill Library’s Course Readings & Course Reserves program.
Welcome to Montreal!
Find local resources in your own language
AIM Quebec has compiled a list of community-specific resources geared towards wellness and support. Sometimes when you need help you want it in your own language, or from someone who understands your background and history. The list includes resources for refugees.
Make it incredible
“After fleeing war-torn South Sudan as a nine-year-old and spending 12 years in a Kenyan refugee camp, Manyang Lual Jok earns his BA from McGill”
Explore a history of opportunity
Student-run, student supported WUSC McGill has been sponsoring refugee scholars since 1986. WUSC supports scholars from the Student Refugee Program (only).
Are you the first in your family/guardians to attend university?
At McGill you will find an active community of first-generation students
offering resources and support.
