Overview

About this Program

The Jewish Studies Department at McGill University offers concentrations in Jewish Thought, History, Bible and Literature, and also, courses that enable students not taking a Concentration in Jewish Studies to broaden their knowledge of Jewish history and culture.

Elementary, intermediate and advanced courses in Jewish languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic) are also offered.

A Minor Concentration is offered for students who wish to add competence in Jewish Studies to their major field of study. The Major Concentration, and Honours program culminate in advanced seminars and tutorials for students contemplating careers in the various fields of Judaica.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jewish Concepts of Others

Jewish History: 400 B.C.E. to 1000

Jewish History: 1000 - 2000

Jewish Studies 1: Biblical Period

Jewish Studies 2: 400 B.C.E. - 1000

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of high school transcript, including mid-year/final 1st semester results for final year

Copy of GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level/CSEC or MYP exams, if written

Predicted IB results

If IB Diploma is completed, a copy of the final results is required in lieu of the above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

49000 CAD / year

≈ 49000 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12607 CAD / year

≈ 12607 CAD / year

Living costs

Montréal

Canada

1074 - 1759 CAD / month

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Overview

About this Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Montréal

Funding

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