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McGill University

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Overview

Founded in 1821, the McGill University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montréal (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has a branch campus in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Quebec), McGill University is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. McGill University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 204-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. McGill University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

McGill University's Control Typepublic

Entity

McGill University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

McGill University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

McGill University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1821
Motto Grandescunt aucta labore
By work, all things increase and grow
Colours Red and white
Mascot Marty the Martlet
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University Location

Address 845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal
H3A 0G4 Quebec
Canada
McGill University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
McGill University Phone Number (514) 369 1342
McGill University Fax Number (514) 369 1342
Other locations Ste. Anne de Bellevue

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of McGill University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify McGill University's academic range and degree level offering.



McGill University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on McGill University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered. The above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of McGill University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at McGill University.



McGill University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on McGill University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

McGill University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


McGill University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


McGill University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

McGill University has more than 9600 international students.

McGill University's Admission Office Admission Office

845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal H3A 0G4
(514) 369 1342
(514) 369 1342

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact McGill University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate. The above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

McGill University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


McGill University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


McGill University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


McGill University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


McGill University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


McGill University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


McGill University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


McGill University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


McGill University's Library University Library

Yes Visit McGill University's Library


McGill University's Housing University Housing

Yes


McGill University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


McGill University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


McGill University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


McGill University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


McGill University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


McGill University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


McGill University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on McGill University's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


McGill University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

McGill University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Québec

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of McGill University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of McGill University you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize McGill University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important McGill University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
  • Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
  • University of the Arctic (UArctic)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)
  • Conférence des recteurs et des principaux des universités du Québec (CREPUQ)
  • United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)
  • U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
  • Universities Research Association (URA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the McGill University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of McGill University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

McGill University's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

McGill University's X page review

YouTube YouTube

McGill University's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

McGill University's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

McGill University's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

McGill University's Wikipedia article

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