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About International Student Services (ISS)

Your McGill support network

McGill is home to more than 8,200 international students, who make up over 25 per cent of our student population. International Student Services works hard to promote the growth, development and success of this burgeoning community, and ease their transition to McGill and Montreal.

ISS offers a host of services, including:

  • Orientation activities
  • A social and support network
  • Health insurance guidance
  • Social and cultural events
  • The "Buddy Program"
  • Reception for new international students
  • Assistance with immigration rules and regulations
  • Workshops and useful tips on working in Canada
  • Information sessions on taxation, permanent residency and other subjects of interest to international students
  • And much more!

For more information about any of these programs, services and events, send us an international [dot] students [at] mcgill [dot] ca (e-mail) , give us a call at 514-398-4349, or drop by our office.

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