Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 86
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Montréal, Canada
Disciplines
Asian studies
Overview
Entering students are expected to have a background and/or degree in disciplines relating to East Asia and have knowledge of an East Asian language.
Key Features
- Graduates of our East Asian Studies (Ad Hoc) program at McGill University are pursuing careers in academia, publishing, government service, the financial industry, media and communications, and other fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Thesis
- Coursework
- Language
- Ph.D. Comprehensive Evaluation
- Doctoral Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.2 (recommended)
- GRE: Required
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application for admission;
- Admission requirements;
- Application procedures;
- Competency in English; and
- Other information regarding admissions and application procedures for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 18,762 AUD / year (≈ 18,604 CAD / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 3,052 AUD / year (≈ 3,026 CAD / year)
Living costs
Montréal, Canada
1,083-1,774 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montréal's low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.