Incoming Exchange, Visiting, or Inter-University Transfer students (IUT)
Are you seeking to enhance your academic journey? McGill provides options for undergraduate students to pursue studies outside of their home campus. For more information on these options and how to apply, please visit the Exchange, Visiting and IUT Programs page.
Research trainees
Undergraduate students from other Canadian and international universities (and exceptionally, local CEGEP or high-school students) who conduct research at the Schulich School of Music must register at McGill University as undergraduate research trainees.
As an undergraduate research trainee, you will experience life at McGill, gain scientific training from cutting-edge researchers and network with a broad range of potential supervisors, faculty, students and staff.
Application and Registration
- The application form and supporting documentation must be submitted to patrick.oneill [at] mcgill.ca (Mr. Patrick O'Neill).
Visit McGill Student Records for comprehensive information about undergraduate research trainee application requirements, preparation, application form, health information for non-Canadians, etc.
Exchange and Visiting Students
Are you seeking to enhance your academic journey? McGill provides options for graduate students to pursue studies outside of their home campus. For more information on exchange and visiting opportunities and how to apply, please visit the Exchange and Visiting Programs page.
Special students
As a Special Student you can take one, or two at most, graduate-level courses per term (6 credits), without the intention of obtaining a graduate degree or diploma. Special Students, like all graduate applicants, must meet the minimum graduate-level entrance requirements. The deadline to apply as a Special Student varies depending on the academic unit (department, school or institute) concerned. Not all units offer Special Student admission. Please refer to program page to determine the Special Student deadline.
Special students:
- may not continue as Special Students after the completion of a maximum of 12 credits
- must apply and pay the application fee every academic year (i.e. for the Fall term)
- may receive academic credit for relevant graduate courses taken as Special Students, if they choose to obtain a graduate degree or diploma
- who wish to take undergraduate courses only (500 level or lower) must apply as a Special Student in the undergraduate faculty concerned, even if they already hold a degree
Graduate research trainees
If you are enrolled in a graduate program at another university and would like to attend McGill for a limited period of time (up to a maximum of 12 months) to conduct research only, you must apply as a Graduate Research Trainee. This category of registration is for students registered in graduate programs in other universities to conduct PART of their thesis research at McGill under the supervision of a McGill professor. The category of Graduate Research Trainee cannot be used to conduct the majority of thesis research at McGill under the supervision of a McGill professor.
Please visit McGill's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for comprehensive eligibility, application and tax information details.
Admissions documents:
Your completed Graduate_Research_Trainee_registration form and required documents must be emailed to:
graduateadmissions.music [at] mcgill.ca (Schulich School of Music - Graduate Admissions).
The original letter of permission must be submitted upon your arrival to McGill University for completion of your file.
