UBC, University of Toronto, and McGill University 2027 Fall Undergraduate Application Timeline: All Three Schools Have a January 15, 2027 Deadline

2026-10-04 · Guides

Undergraduate applications for Fall 2027 enrollment are now open. The main application deadline for international students is January 15, 2027, for UBC, the University of Toronto, and McGill University, but dates for scholarships, early review, and supplementary materials vary. This article compiles the key dates published on the official websites of these three universities and provides a countdown schedule from now until January.

The Bottom Line

To start your undergraduate studies at UBC, the University of Toronto (U of T), or McGill University in September 2027, all main applications must be submitted by January 15, 2027. The dates most likely to be missed are the earlier ones: U of T's Pearson Scholarship requires the admissions application to be submitted by October 16, 2026, and UBC's International Scholars Scholarship requires all materials by November 15. Details for each university are provided below. All dates are sourced from the official websites of the three universities, checked on October 4, 2026.

Key Dates Comparison

University	Application Opens	Scholarships / Early Deadlines	Final Deadline	Document Deadline
UBC	Early October 2026	International Scholars: 2026-11-15	2027-01-15	English proficiency: 2027-02-15; Other documents for international high school students: 2027-03-15
University of Toronto	As per official website (Pearson Scholarship applicants must submit their admissions application by 2026-10-16)	Recommended to apply by 2026-11-07; Pearson Scholarship application: 2026-11-06	Most programs: 2027-01-15 (Medical Radiation Sciences: 02-01)	Recommended to submit by 2026-12-01; Most faculties: 2027-02-01, Engineering & Music: 2027-01-15
McGill University	As announced on the official website for the current year	Major Entrance Scholarships: January 21 (Current official website page, year not specified; subject to the current year's announcement)	2027-01-15	March 1 (Stated on the official website page for Chinese high school students, year not specified; subject to the current year's announcement)

UBC Key Points

Online applications for the Winter 2027 term (starting September 2027) open in early October 2026.
The final deadline is 11:59 PM on January 15, 2027 (Pacific Time), which is approximately 4:00 PM on January 16, Beijing Time. It is recommended to complete the application before January 15, Beijing Time.
International Scholars Scholarship: Submit both the admissions and scholarship applications by November 15. High school recommendation is required (one counselor and one subject teacher). Each school can nominate up to two students for the Vancouver campus and one for the Okanagan campus. This scholarship is for families with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must also submit all required documents by January 31. Video interviews may take place from January to March, with results released between February and April.
English proficiency requirements must be met by February 15, 2027; other documents for international high school students must be submitted by March 15.
Chinese regular high school students: High school transcripts, Academic Proficiency Test (Huikao) scores, and Gaokao scores are required. The latter two must be provided through the China Credentials Verification System (CSSD). UBC expects Gaokao scores to reach the first-tier university admission line in the student's province. Students not taking the Gaokao must submit AP exam scores in at least three different subjects. The official website mentions that past admissions required an average score of about 84% (on the Chinese 100-point scale, with 60 as a passing grade), which varies each year and by program.

University of Toronto Key Points

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship: Must be nominated by the student's high school. Each school can nominate only one student per year, and the school nomination deadline is October 9, 2026. Students must submit their U of T admissions application by October 16 and complete the scholarship application with all documents by November 6. This is for international students in their final year of high school during the 2026/27 academic year, or those graduating after June 2026 and starting in September 2027. Time is running short; interested families should contact their schools immediately.
U of T recommends submitting applications by November 7 to be considered in the earlier rounds; any available documents should be uploaded by December 1.
Most programs have a January 15 deadline, including Engineering, Arts & Science (St. George campus), Mississauga campus, and Scarborough campus.
Supplementary material deadlines vary by program: Engineering Student Profile is due January 15; supplementary applications for Rotman Commerce, Computer Science, Scarborough campus, etc., are due February 1.
Admission decisions are released starting in January and continue through late May.
Chinese regular high school students: Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, Academic Proficiency Test (Huikao) scores, and Gaokao scores. SAT and ACT scores are optional, but Engineering applicants must truthfully submit all taken scores; AP scores are recommended if available. Students in Sino-foreign cooperative dual-diploma programs should apply according to the requirements of the foreign high school diploma they obtain.

McGill University Key Points

McGill's official events calendar confirms that for applicants attending high school outside Canada or in the US, the undergraduate admissions deadline for Fall 2027 is Friday, January 15, 2027.
For document and scholarship deadlines, we only see "March 1" and "January 21" on the current official information pages, without the year specified. McGill's annual deadlines page requires login to view, so please refer to the official website for the current year's announcements for these two dates.
Major Entrance Scholarships require a separate application and do not need to wait for admission decisions.
Chinese regular high school students: Must upload high school transcripts (including first-semester senior year grades) and all Academic Proficiency Test (Huikao) scores. Huikao scores must be in numerical or letter grades; SAT cannot replace Huikao. If the province only issues "Pass/Fail" for Huikao or does not have a Huikao, SAT, ACT, or AP scores must be submitted instead. For those who took the Gaokao, official scores must be sent directly to McGill. The official website states that the minimum requirement is typically an average of 85% or higher in each academic year and prerequisite courses.

English Proficiency Requirements

University	IELTS (Academic)	TOEFL iBT	Notes
UBC	Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0	Overall 90, Reading 22, Listening 22, Writing 21, Speaking 21; New 1-6 scale: Overall 4.5, Reading 4.5, Listening 5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4	Minimum scores must be achieved in a single test sitting; for 2027/28 applications, scores must be from January 1, 2025, or later
University of Toronto	Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0	Tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: Overall 4.5, Writing 4.5, Speaking 4.0; Tests taken before this date: Overall 89, Speaking and Writing 22 each	Minimum scores must be achieved in a single test sitting; MyBest scores and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted; scores must be received by the document deadline
McGill University	As per official website	As per official website	Applicants who have lived and studied for four years in a country where English is the primary language may be exempt; all other applicants must submit official scores

Requirements may vary by specific program; please check the corresponding program page for details.

Countdown Timeline to January

Early October (Now): Finalize your list of universities and programs. If applying for the U of T Pearson Scholarship, confirm first that your high school can complete the nomination by October 9. UBC online applications open in early October.
Before October 16: Students applying for the Pearson Scholarship must submit their U of T admissions application.
October–November: If your English proficiency scores are not yet up to standard, schedule your IELTS or TOEFL exam as soon as possible to allow time for retakes.
Before November 6: Complete the Pearson Scholarship application and submit all required documents.
Before November 7: U of T's recommended early application date.
Before November 15: UBC International Scholars Scholarship application deadline.
Before December 1: Upload any available documents to the U of T application system.
December: Complete the McGill application; prepare the McGill Major Entrance Scholarship application; prepare supplementary materials for various U of T programs.
January 15, 2027: Main application deadline for all three universities; U of T Engineering and Music documents are also due on this day. It is recommended to submit at least a week early to avoid system congestion and time zone issues in the final days.
After January: Keep an eye on document requirements in each university's portal. UBC English proficiency deadline is February 15, U of T most faculties' document deadline is February 1, UBC international high school students' other documents deadline is March 15; McGill's document dates are subject to the current year's official announcements.

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