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Exchange Students Residences

Live on campus while studying abroad

If you are interested in applying, please contact housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca. Assignments will be done on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee any location or room type.

Visit our housing fees page for more information on rates and housing options available.

Rent

Lease is from August 15, 2024 to December 23, 2024 and/or January 4, 2025 - May 4, 2025.

Rent includes:

  • use of laundry facilities
  • electricity
  • hot water
  • heating
  • internet

Meal Plan

Exchange students are assigned a mandatory Saver Meal Plan of $1500 per semester that can be used on over 20 on-campus dining locations. The Saver Meal Plan expires at the end of December for the fall semester and at the end of April for the winter semester, so make sure to use the food dollars before that date as any unused balance is non-refundable.


3473 University St- University Hall

Traditional Dormitory

  • Dormitory-style with shared co-ed washroom facilities centrally located on each floor.
  • 40 single and double rooms housing 45 students.
  • Students living in this residence are on a Saver Meal Plan.
  • Rooms are furnished with a twin size bed and mattress, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, lamp, drapery, wastepaper basket.
  • Residence floors accessed through card reader at all times but main door and first floor of the building is open to public during business office hours.
  • Directly across from the Milton Gates

    3653 University

    Shared Housing

    • This larger exchange residence houses 30 students in single rooms.
    • All rooms are fully furnished and students share common rooms including living rooms, kitchens, washrooms and on site laundry.
    • A short walking distance to campus.
    • Students living in this residence are on a Saver Meal Plan.
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