Prospective Students
This section contains information for prospective students of the School of Information Studies.
Application deadlines
All applications, supporting documents, and references should be submitted online by the dates of guaranteed consideration indicated below. We advise all applicants to allow ample time to submit supporting documentation prior to the deadlines.
Program |
Semester |
Deadline |
Applicant Type |
|
PhD |
Fall |
January 15 |
Canadian & International |
|
MLIS, Cert. & Diploma |
Fall |
March 1 |
Canadian & International |
| All programs | Winter, Summer |
No admission |
Programs, admissions & tuition
Funding & Scholarships
- Awards, funding & financial aid - overview of resources for SIS students.
- Working - employment at the School, at McGill, or off campus.
Why study at SIS?
- Reputation: McGill University is renowned for its high academic standards, world-class faculty and international dimension. SIS alumni are appreciated in many parts of the world. Studying here means becoming a member of a great community.
- Location: The School is located in the heart of bilingual and multicultural Montreal, a wonderful city by any standard. Indeed, Montréal, c’est magnifique!
- Experience: For more than 100 years, SIS has been involved in the education of information professionals and has trained leaders in the field.
- Uniqueness: The MLIS curriculum offers a unique blend of specializations and courses, and post-masters programs are also available.
- Employment: Our employment surveys reveal that a majority of our MLIS students enjoy a professional position within a year of graduation. As well, a majority of our PhD graduates have been hired by other information schools. View our most recent Graduate Placement survey on our Careers page.
- Involvement: SIS students and student groups are welcome to take an active role in the life of the School, and our alumni maintain close relationships with us. Be one of them!
- Connection: SIS professors and students are members of many local, national and international professional and scholarly associations, and attend numerous conferences annually.
Studying in Montreal
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Montreal is an ideal place to live while pursuing graduate studies. It’s an affordable, safe, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan city located east of Toronto, and north of New York City. |
FAQ
Q. I'm an international student. Is there any special information I should be aware of?
A. The McGill International Student Services site is your first stop for information. There, you'll find information about required documents, customs processes, immigration, working, health insurance, orientations at McGill, and more.
When filling out international student forms such as the Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), you'll need information such as tuition fees and start and end dates. For fees, please visit the fee page of your related program and follow the link to the main McGill fee calculator to obtain the most current fee information. Please note that fees are subject to change. MLIS study period start and end dates for the upcoming period of study: Sept. 1, 2013 to April 30, 2015.
Q. I'm from a library and information studies program at another institution - can I take a MLIS course at SIS?
A. Please contact Kathryn Hubbard, Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator for information.
Contacts
If you have questions about our programs after reviewing the website, would like advising or admissions support, or have other questions, please contact us. View contacts.
