Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in business & management at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. It takes 4 years (3 with advanced standing), with intakes in September (apply by 15 January).

McGill University is a public institution, ranked 30 in the world, 1st in Canada in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$54,000 a year, about ₹36.2 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$216,000 (≈ ₹1.45 crore) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 BA tuition for new international students, 30 credits; total with fees $57,647

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at McGill University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE (ISC) or a state board, with the prerequisite subjects for your programme (Mathematics for Science, Engineering and Commerce; Physics and Chemistry for Engineering).
• McGill looks mainly at your academic results; admission is competitive and cut-offs change each year.
• Apply online through McGill's application (Minerva). The deadline for international applicants for September 2027 is 15 January 2027; supporting documents follow shortly after.
• After admission you need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90 (21 in each section).

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This course starts in: September (apply by 15 January).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Statement of purpose, CV and references (graduate)
• GMAT/GRE scores where required (MBA)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) after admission
• Proof of funds for the CAQ and study permit

• McGill Entrance Scholarships (one-year and Major renewable awards)

  Undergraduate, entering from secondary school

  Value: One-year awards and renewable Major Entrance Scholarships; values set each year

  Students with outstanding academic results and leadership, including international students. Major (renewable) scholarships need a separate application by McGill's deadline, usually in early December for September entry.

  Official page

• Desautels MMA merit entrance scholarships

  Master of Management in Analytics

  Value: Amount varies; paid in two instalments (September and January)

  All admitted MMA students are considered automatically; no separate application.

  Official page

• Desautels MBA scholarships and awards

  MBA

  Value: Merit-based; amount set each year

  Admitted MBA candidates are considered; check the MBA tuition and funding page for international eligibility.

  Official page

McGill University was founded in 1821 using a bequest from James McGill, a Scottish-born Montreal merchant. It is one of Canada's oldest universities and consistently its top-ranked in the QS World University Rankings. McGill is strong in medicine, life sciences, engineering, law and management, and its graduates include Nobel laureates and many Canadian leaders.

The downtown campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal in the middle of Montreal, a bilingual city where most daily life is in French but McGill teaches in English. Montreal is cheaper to live in than Toronto or Vancouver and is known for its festivals, food and student culture. The Macdonald Campus on the western tip of the island hosts agriculture, food and environmental sciences.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Canada

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• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)brock-university4 years; 4.5 years with co-op · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administrationcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), 14-week paid internship · C$22,751 / year
• Bachelor of Commercecanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied business work term · C$21,065 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administrationcape-breton-university4 years (120 credits) · C$23,794 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)carleton-university4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$45,000 / year

More courses at McGill University

• Bachelor of Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and others)4 years (3.5 if you enter with advanced standing; co-op in some programmes) · C$65,168 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$64,786 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (Desautels Faculty of Management)4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$71,687 / year
• Master of Management in Analytics (in person)12 or 16 months (full time) · C$79,020 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)Up to 16 months · C$81,375 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience and other life sciences)4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$64,786 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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