McGill University

Downtown, Montreal Canada

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# 29QS World University Rankings

498Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

34 % International students

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About McGill University

Located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Montreal, McGill University is a community of people inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill’s faculty and students have been pushing the boundaries of knowledge for more than 200 years, making it one of the world’s leading universities.

Diverse and enriching campuses

McGill welcomes international students from over 150 countries, representing about 30% of our student body – the highest proportion of any Canadian research university. Meeting students from around the world will give you the opportunity to experience diverse perspectives and new ways of thinking.

Supporting bright minds

Our students have won more national and international awards on average than their peers at any Canadian university — including 147 Rhodes scholarships. This success stems from a simple philosophy: we believe that ideas are made to be challenged. At McGill, we inspire each other to dream big, to try our best, and to achieve more than we thought possible.

We support our students in every way: McGill offers competitive tuition, as well as scholarships, funding and employment opportunities. All students, including international applicants, are eligible to apply for generous need-based financial aid.

A world-class education

#1 research university in Canada for 15+ years (Macleans)

#1 in scholarships & bursaries for 13+ years (Macleans)

#29 in the world (QS Top Universities, 2025)

#1 medical-doctoral university in Canada (Macleans, 2024)

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About McGill University

Diverse and enriching campuses

Supporting bright minds

A world-class education

#1 research university in Canada for 15+ years (Macleans)

#1 in scholarships & bursaries for 13+ years (Macleans)

#29 in the world (QS Top Universities, 2025)

#1 medical-doctoral university in Canada (Macleans, 2024)

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (6)

Arabic Language

Architecture

Art History

Classical Studies

English: Cultural Studies

English: Drama and Theatre

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Business and Management (6)

Accounting

Business Analytics

Economics (Desautels Faculty of Management)

Economics (Faculty of Arts)

Economics (Faculty of Engineering)

Economics and Accounting

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Artificial Intelligence (Faculty of Engineering)

Bioengineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Agribusiness

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Production

Agro-Environmental Sciences

Anatomy & Cell Biology

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Natural Sciences (6)

Applied Mathematics (Faculty of Arts)

Applied Mathematics (Faculty of Science)

Atmospheric Environment and Air Quality

Atmospheric Science

Atmospheric Science and Physics

Biodiversity and Conservation (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

African Studies

Anthropology

B.A. (Education); Education in Global Contexts

Canadian Studies

Communication Studies

East Asian Studies

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Arts and Humanities (6)

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Professional (Non-Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Art History (Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Classics

Master of Arts (M.A.) English (Non-Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) English (Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) History (Thesis)

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Business and Management (6)

International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM)

International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

Master of Management (M.M.) Analytics (Non-Thesis)

Master of Management (M.M.) Finance (Non-Thesis)

Master of Management (M.M.) Manufacturing Management (Non-Thesis)

Master of Management (M.M.) Retailing (Non-Thesis)

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Engineering and Technology (6)

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Biological and Biomedical Engineering (Non-Thesis) - Biomanufacturing

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Biological and Biomedical Engineering (Thesis)

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Civil Engineering (Non-Thesis)

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Electrical Engineering (Non-Thesis)

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Materials Engineering (Non-Thesis)

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Mining Engineering (Non-Thesis)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis): Project

Master of Arts (M.A.) Psychology (Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) School/Applied Child Psychology (Non-Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Science (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biology (Thesis)

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Natural Sciences (6)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Geography (Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Mathematics and Statistics (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Earth and Planetary Sciences (Thesis)

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Entomology (Thesis)

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

M.Sc.(Applied) in Multilingual Digital Communication (Non-Thesis)

Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology (Non-Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology (Thesis)

Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology (Thesis): Development Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.) Anthropology (Thesis): Gender and Women's Studies

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Executive MBA (2)

McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA

Full-Time MBA (2)

Joint Program in Management & Law (MBA/Law)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Arts and Humanities (6)

Doctor of Music (D.Mus.) Music: Composition

Doctor of Music (D.Mus.) Music: Performance Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Architecture

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Art History

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) English

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) German

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Business and Management (6)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management

Engineering and Technology (6)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biological and Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Bioresource Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Civil Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Electrical Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Science

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biochemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Biostatistics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Cell Biology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Natural Sciences (6)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Earth and Planetary Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geography

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics and Statistics

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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) Air and Space Law

Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) Law

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Anthropology

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Anthropology: Neotropical Environment

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Communication Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational Psychology: Human Development

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University information

Undergraduate students:

Our admission requirements vary depending on your educational background and the program(s) you want to study.

Review prerequisites and previous years’ admission scores to help you prepare to apply. Please keep in mind that admission grade requirements can change from year to year.

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Graduate students:

All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational backgrounds must meet minimum academic requirements , which may differ depending on which department is applied to. Consult your program requirements for details.

General

GPA

3.7+

GRE

321+

GMAT

675+

ACT

33+

SAT

1460+

International Baccalaureate

41+

PTE Academic

65+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

193+

TOEFL

79+

IELTS

6.5+

What makes studying at McGill different?

McGill has nearly 50 research institutes and centres across three campuses, along with fieldwork stations in Barbados and the high Arctic. We work with a network of health partners in Quebec, including four affiliated hospitals in Montreal. Our graduate students take part in enriching, real-world learning, locally and around the world.

Campus experience

Our downtown campus is steps away from the best restaurants, cafés and nightlife that the city has to offer. About 30 minutes away by shuttle, McGill’s Macdonald Campus is a serene waterfront retreat that offers a “small college” experience and a tight-knit community.

Total students

29,942

UG students

76%

PG students

24%

International students

10,194

UG students

65%

PG students

35%

Total faculty staff

3,822

Domestic staff

68%

Int'l staff

32%

Student life

Undergraduate studies

Our dedicated and award-winning professors are at the top of their fields. With over 300 programs to explore, you can forge your own path.

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Graduate studies

McGill has a thriving graduate and postdoctoral community, with over 10,000 students in 450+ programs. Our faculty and students are forging new paths forward, showing adaptability and ingenuity in their respective fields.

International students

As an international student, you can access dedicated services like immigration support, buddy programs and a host of other resources, including on-campus health clinics.

A top student city

Consistently ranked among the 10 best student cities in the world, Montreal is a multicultural and affordable city in one of the world’s safest countries – it’s an unbeatable place to work, study and explore.

No matter where you settle in Montreal, you’ll find valuable internship and career opportunities. Our city is a global leader in aerospace, tech, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, video game development and more.

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Life in residences

On McGill’s campuses, we offer different styles of residences to fit your budget and lifestyle, including dorm and hotel-style accommodations. All first-year students are guaranteed housing on campus if they apply for it.

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Undergraduate

CaPS, McGill’s Central Career Services, supports student career and leadership development by providing a wide variety of resources and tools to help students search for part-time / summer jobs, internships and post-graduation opportunities.

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Graduate

McGill offers resources to graduate students who are planning for their futures, whether it’s finding work while completing your studies to helping you plan your career path.

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Alumni

From uncovering groundbreaking medical discoveries, to plumbing the human condition in thought-provoking art, to driving the economy with their business acumen, our alumni are making a difference. Get to know the members of our community who are making a difference.

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Cost of Living

Accomodation

$12,920

(Approx. amount)

Food

$4,020

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$860

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$1,980

(Approx. amount)

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees

Domestic

Starts from

5,100 CAD

International

Starts from

35,000 CAD

Undergraduate:

There is a range of financial aid programs to help cover your tuition and living costs throughout your degree.

Entrance scholarships: McGill's Scholarships and Student Aid offers merit-based entrance scholarships to first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program.

Entrance bursaries: Our need-based Entrance Bursary Program supports students from low-to-modest income families who may not otherwise be able to accept their offer of admission.

McGill financial aid: Our program of in-course bursaries and loans is designed to help current full-time degree students facing financial challenges. The program supplements existing financial resources (including government aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, parental support, and/or other sources of funding).

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Graduate:

Graduate student funding is managed by the University's academic departments. Scholarships and Student Aid can provide a modest financial supplement.

For more information, please visit the  Graduate Funding website.

For graduate students with demonstrated financial need, the Work Study program is an option to help supplement costs of attendance through part-time employment on campus.

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Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles: