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McGill University - Downtown campus

Montreal, Quebec

CAN

iSC Global Rank:

73

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About

McGill University was founded in 1821 in Montreal, Quebec. It is Canada's top-ranked medical doctoral university. It has 41,000 students, including 12,800 international students. McGill University ranks among Canada's most prestigious universities.  The university is renowned globally for its teaching excellence and research programmes. 

It has 50 research centres and institutes, 400+ programs, rich history, and a triumphant alumni network of 250,000 people around the globe. International students are catered to with utmost care, and the university has an international student association.  McGill University is the birthplace of three modern sports - American football, Hockey and Basketball. The university is home to some prominent discoveries including, the division of atoms, the first map of the brain’s motor cortex and the invention of Plexiglas. 

 The campus of McGill University, Montreal, is one of the most student-friendly cities worldwide. It is a safe and affordable place. The rental and travelling expenses here are lower than in other major university cities. McGill University graduates are highly valued in the global market.

Ranking & Accolades

73

iSC Global

Regional

3

iSC Regional

U.S. News

54

U.S. News

QS

30

QS

Times

46

Times

    1. McGill University ranks "#51" in "Best Global Universities" by "U.S. News & World Report."
    2. McGill University is ranked "#31" in "Top Universities" by "QS World University Rankings."
    3. McGill ranks "#40" in "World University Rankings 2022" by "Times Higher Education." 
    4. It is ranked "#78" in "Universities Rankings - ARWU" by "Shanghai Ranking 2020."

Admission

Here's what McGill University looks for in a student during the selection process. Learn about McGill University's admission criteria, rate, and requirements below.

Acceptance Rate46.3 %

Undergraduate

Application Fee

117 CAD

Minimum GPA

3

SAT Range

1460

ACT Range

33

IELTS Range

6.5

TOEFL Range

79 (iBT)

PTE Range

65

Graduate

Application Fee

120 CAD

Minimum GPA

3 - 3.2

GRE Range

321

GMAT Range

675

IELTS Range

6.5

TOEFL Range

230 (cBT) , 600 (pBT) , 86 (iBT)

PTE Range

65

Courses

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Chemical Engineering

Masters

Degree

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Tenure

-

Tuition Fee

Fees

The cost is an important aspect of choosing your dream college. Get detailed information about McGill University’s tuition fees, living expenses and financial aid opportunities below. 

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually

Undergraduate

Tuition Fee

-

Cost of Attendance

71,071 CAD

Scholarships

15,000 CAD

Accomodation

18,527 CAD

Graduate

Tuition Fee

13,505 CAD

Cost of Attendance

47,735 CAD

Scholarships

15,000 CAD

Accomodation

18,455 CAD

Highlights

Find miscellaneous information about students, campus and faculty of McGill University below.

Total Students

39664

International Students

29%

Student Gender Distribution

Male

Male

42%

Female

Female

58%

Student Faculty Ratio

Students

13

:

Faculty

1

Graduation Rate

71.3 %

Avg. Earning after Graduation (annually)

-

Accomodation for Undergrad

Available (On-Campus)

Accomodation for Grad

Available (On-Campus)

Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education

Approved

Additional Info

In 1901, McGill’s Physics professor Ernest Rutherford became the first person to split an atom. Even today, the Rutherford Atomic Model is taught in schools worldwide. Today Sir Ernest Rutherford is universally known as the Father of Nuclear Physics.   

Application Process

Online

International Email

admissions@mcgill.ca

International Phone

+1 5143984455

Website

https://www.mcgill.ca/

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Most asked questions related to the university

Can I apply at McGill University if application deadlines are over?
No, you are expected to follow the application and document submission deadlines that apply to your educational background and program choice. Also, late applications will not be considered for scholarships.
Which is the main campus of McGill University?

McGill's main campus is on the slope of Mount Royal in downtown Montreal.

How can I get more information for graduate programs at McGill University?

Graduate applicants should consult the Future Graduate Students website of McGill University for detailed information regarding admissions deadlines.

Does McGill offer scholarships?

McGill offers a merit-based Entrance Scholarship Program. They also offer a need-based Entrance Bursary Program to first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program.

How is the research department of McGill University?

The research department at McGill has the highest percentage of Ph.D. students in Canada.

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Posted by Natasha Rao

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McGill University documents universities in canadamasters degree

@natasha-rao
Here are some common documents that you need for applying at McGill University:

Secondary School Transcripts University Transcripts Letter of Recommendation SOP Resume / Curriculum Vitae Passport

You can read all about McGill University, the application process, courses, etc., here: All about McGill University

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Posted by Robert Ferrero

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LOR for McGill University letter of recommendation for studenthow to write letter of recommendation for student

Hey Robert!

LOR for McGill University must meet the following conditions:

The program the student has applied to must be clearly indicated and the letter should include information that would aid an admissions committee in making an informed decision.
Letters must be dated and not be more than 12 months old.
The referee must indicate his/her position and full contact information at the institution.

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Posted by Charlotte

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McGill University acceptance rate universities in canadapostgraduate courseshow to choose a universityuniversities for mastersmasters degree

The McGill University acceptance rate is 40%

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Posted by Pranay_S

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McGill University tuition fees for international students universities in canadapostgraduate courseshow to choose a universityuniversities for mastersmasters degree

You also have to pay the cost of living-
On-campus – $13,623 – $18,527
Off-campus – $8,600 – $20,100

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Posted by Devki Venkat

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McGill University Toronto deadline universities in canadapostgraduate courseshow to choose a universityuniversities for mastersmasters degree

Your McGill University application deadline will depend upon the program you choose to apply to
So search for the program on the university website itself

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