McGill School of Continuing Studies

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Why McGill?

McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. McGill attracts the best and brightest students from over 150 countries. The student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. In addition, McGill is home to 12 Nobel Prize winners and 147 Rhodes Scholars! Join the community and become part of an institution with exceptional academics.

STUDY AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY THIS SUMMER!

Want to learn a new skill, brush up on a popular topic, or lighten your course schedule from home? There is something for everyone at McGill! Take advantage of the different options the university has to offer this summer.

DISCOVER 2021 SUMMER SHORT PROGRAMS

Each summer term, the McGill School of Continuing Studies offers non-credit short programs that bring together students from around the world! Topics such as Social Media and Digital Communication, Big Data, Business Analytics, International Business, and Machine Learning are offered.

Due to COVID-19, all courses will be delivered in a live remote-teaching format from July 19 to August 13, 2021 (four weeks). McGill SCS is offering a total of four (4) short programs of 60 contact hours each and four (4) individual courses of 30 contact hours each. Social and cultural activities will be included for students to discover Montreal and to experience all that McGill has to offer virtually!

Registration opens March 1, 2021.

Registration ends June 1, 2021.

Visit the website for more information.

INTENSIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

The McGill School of Continuing Studies offers the perfect remote summer program to advance your French or English! Students will benefit from an interactive and personalized approach that maximizes skill-acquisition through tasks and discussion and prepares you to work, study, and socialize in French or in English. Students will participate in cultural exploration activities with conversation partners and community members to develop their language skills. You will also complete a Cultural Discovery Project to explore the different cultural facets that surround the language are you learning.

Upcoming sessions

Winter 2022 sessions to be determined.

Application Deadlines

Summer 2021 semester

• International applicants: February 18, 2021
• Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants: April 6, 2021

*It is still possible to register to take courses during the summer. Contact McGill SCS for more details.

Fall 2021 semester

• International applicants: June 29, 2021
• Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants: August 17, 2021

Winter 2022 semester

• International applicants: November 9, 2021
• Canadian and Permanent Resident applicants: November 30, 2021

*Each semester is divided into two six-week sessions for these programs. Admission into the intensive Certificate of Proficiency programs is only possible for the first session of a semester. However, students can still register and start studying at the beginning of any session as an independent student (certain conditions apply).

Why enroll? By completing one of these intensive programs, you will be receiving the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French or English Language and Culture. This is also a great way to add internationally recognized credentials from one of Canada’s top universities to your resume.

Interested? Click here to receive the official brochure and details on how to apply!

SUMMER STUDIES AT MCGILL UNIVERSITY

SHORT CREDIT COURSES

Take a McGill Short Course remotely this summer, taught by remote instruction so you can learn from anywhere! McGill offers over 300 condensed summer courses open to international students throughout three sessions: May, June, and July!

You can use the online dynamic calendar to explore summer courses offered by different faculties and schools at McGill University including the Faculty of Arts, Science, Music, Religious Studies, as well as Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Do not delay! Registration opens during the first week of March. Popular courses fill up quickly. Send your Registration Package as soon as possible.

Follow the steps to register as a Visiting student or Special student and join McGill remotely this summer.

SUMMER COURSES AT THE MCGILL SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES

McGill SCS provides a wide variety of remote summer courses based on innovative teaching, practical experience, and applied research. Discover courses offered by the following academic units:

• Career & Professional Development
• Language and Intercultural Communication
• McGill Writing Center
• Translation

Follow the Covid-19 Revised Registration Protocol to register as an independent student.

MATHEMATICS SUMMER COURSE

If you are looking to make up a few credits in mathematics this summer, this new special course may interest you! The McGill School of Continuing Studies is offering a course that will help you refresh your basic knowledge in mathematics.

CMSC 105 - Topics in Foundations in Mathematics

This course will start during the first week of July and will run for six weeks (two sessions of 3.25 hours per week). The official schedule will be confirmed shortly. Contact McGill to receive more information.

Download the course content here.

Need assistance or have a question about summer courses at McGill?

Complete the student interest form now!

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AT MCGILL SCS: WINTER 2022

Discover the Study Abroad 2021-2022 opportunities starting next January on-site at the McGill School of Continuing Studies in Montreal. These courses will help you gain practical experience and learn from highly qualified instructors.

Certificate (Undergraduate Level)

Diploma (Graduate Level)

Independent: One Semester

To learn more about study opportunities, admission requirements, student services and welcome activities, contact the team at studyabroad.scs@mcgill.ca

Fill out the Student Interest Form to receive your registration package!

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Keep in touch to stay informed of upcoming webinars, open to all NSHSS members! McGill SCS will be offering a series of webinars to introduce all of their offerings. This will be the perfect occasion for you to meet the McGill SCS team and ask your questions. The team looks forward to meeting you!

REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE AN INVITATION