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McGill University
Montréal, QC, Canada mcgill.ca(opens in a new tab)Founded 1821
Overview
An English-language research university in bilingual Montréal, known for medicine, law, the sciences and the Desautels Faculty of Management.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English (French optional in assignments)
- Ranking
- #30 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 87.5/100- Academic reputation98.2
- Employer reputation95.9
- Employment outcomes98.3
- Faculty–student ratio64.9
- International students92
- Citations per faculty64.8
- Sustainability97.9
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Highly selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Directly through the university
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90
Commonly IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 where proof is required.
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
SAT/ACT used for some US-curriculum applicants.
Deadlines
Application
Typically 15 January
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. CAD 30,000–65,000 per year depending on programme
Scholarships & financial aid
Merit scholarships
Entrance scholarships for strong international applicants.
Related external scholarships
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Deadline
- Typically mid-October to early November; U of T application typically by early November
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Deadline
- Typically early December (earlier than the regular UBC deadline)
Programs
- Desautels Management
- Economics
- Political Science
- Life Sciences
- Engineering
Fields: Medicine & Health · Law · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Economics · Engineering · Politics & International Relations · Humanities
International students
Apply directly through McGill's application portal.
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