Bachelor of International Development Studies

Academic Requirements

For students applying to the Bachelor of International Development Studies program, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

Applicants must have obtained, prior to the start of classes, a recognized academic pre-university diploma leading to university studies in their country. Studies in applied programs, or at vocational or technical high schools, are not normally eligible for admission consideration.

Here are the specific requirements for international students:

• Applicants must have a high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects.
• Prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school.
• While the minimum requirement is the equivalent of a B+ average, most programs will have higher requirements.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For students from Vietnam, the accepted credential is the Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).

The application deadlines are as follows:

• Application for admission: January 15
• Supporting documents: March 1

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure a smooth admission process. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at McGill, you must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. Below are the accepted English proficiency tests and their requirements:

Proof of proficiency – required:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
  • The McGill Institution Code is 0935.
  • N.B. an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • A band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
  • The regular Academic test and the UKVI test are all accepted.
  • McGill accepts only scores submitted electronically by an IELTS test center, and no longer accepts paper TRFs (Test Report Forms) directly from test centres and candidates.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS Online test.
  • McGill does not accept the IELTS One Skill Retake.
• McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication
  • Certificate or Proficiency awarded.

Please note that these are minimum acceptable scores. The McGill graduate department to which you are applying may require higher test scores. Please verify the program-specific requirements by visiting the department website.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.