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McGill University

Montréal, QC, Canada mcgill.ca(opens in a new tab)Founded 1821

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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.

VerifiedSource: QS World University Rankings 2027(opens in a new tab)· Last verified November 2026

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.

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Standardized testing

Varies — check policy

SAT/ACT used for some US-curriculum applicants.

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Deadlines

Application

Typically 15 January

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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

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Scholarships & financial aid

Merit scholarships

Entrance scholarships for strong international applicants.

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Related external scholarships

Scholarship

El-yurt umidi Foundation Scholarships

El-yurt umidi Foundation (Uzbekistan)

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Universities abroad
Deadline
Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)

Scholarship

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

University of Toronto

Fully fundedIn person
Location
Toronto, Canada
Deadline
Typically mid-October to early November; U of T application typically by early November

Scholarship

UBC International Scholars Program

University of British Columbia

Funding variesIn person
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.

Application

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