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McGill University

Montreal, Quebec · Public University · Est. 1821

QS World #32 #6 in Canada 40,000 students Admissions open
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mcgill.ca
Type
Public University
Founded
1821
Students
40,000
International
12,000

McGill at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    McGill is ranked #32 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #6 of the ranked universities in Canada. Its research has been cited 28,042,362 times (h-index 1,245), according to OpenAlex.

  2. What you can study

    McGill has 6 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Agriculture & Environment (1), Business & Management (1), Education (1) and Engineering (1).

  3. What it costs

    Indicative tuition is CAD 43,000 – CAD 58,000/yr a year.

  4. Scholarships

    5 scholarships at McGill are listed, 3 of them fully funded.

Questions about McGill

Is McGill a good university?

McGill is ranked #32 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. On Educads it is #6 of the ranked universities in Canada. Its research has been cited 28,042,362 times (h-index 1,245), according to OpenAlex.

How many courses does McGill offer?

McGill has 6 courses listed on Educads, all at bachelor's level. The largest subject areas are Agriculture & Environment (1), Business & Management (1), Education (1) and Engineering (1).

How much does it cost to study at McGill?

Indicative tuition is CAD 43,000 – CAD 58,000/yr a year. Always confirm the current fee with the university.

Does McGill offer scholarships?

5 scholarships at McGill are listed, 3 of them fully funded.

Overview

McGill University is an English-language public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant, whose bequest in 1813 established the University of McGill College. In 1885, the name of the university was officially changed to McGill University.

Ranking figures are indicative and provided for general guidance — always verify current positions with the official QS rankings and the university.

Programs at McGill

6 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

CAD 43,000 – CAD 58,000/yr

Moderate tuition

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry.

English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 (varies by programme).

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: Recognised high-school qualification for undergraduate entry; a relevant bachelor’s degree for postgraduate entry..
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

Scholarships at McGill

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Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.