McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. Students come to McGill from some 150 countries, making our student body the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. We're talking two campuses, 10 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and 40,000 students!
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Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (28)
- B.A. African Studies
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.A. Anthropology
- B.A. Canadian Studies
- B.Sc. Earth System Science
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.A. Economics
- B.Com. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. German Studies
- B.Sc. Global Food Security
- B.A. Hispanic Studies
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Jewish Studies
- B.A. Political Science
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (25)
- B.Sc. Anatomy and Cell Biology
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Science
- B.Sc. Biochemistry
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biology and Mathematics
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Com. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physics
- B.Sc. Physics and Geophysics
- B.Sc. Physiology
- B.Sc. Physiology and Physics
- B.Ed. Secondary - Mathematics
- B.Com. Statistics
Humanities (20)
- B.A. African Studies
- B.A. Classics
- B.A. East Asian Studies
- B.A. English - Literature
- B.A. German Studies
- B.A. Hispanic Studies
- B.A. History
- B.A. Italian Studies
- B.A. Liberal Arts
- B.A. Linguistics
- B.A. Philosophy
- B.Th. Religious Studies
- B.A. Russian
- B.Ed. Secondary - English
Arts, Design & Architecture (17)
- B.Sc. Architecture
- B.A. Art History
- B.A. Music
- B.Mus. Music - Composition
- B.Mus. Music - Faculty Program
- B.Mus. Music - Faculty Program Jazz
- B.Mus. Music History
- B.Mus. Music Performance - Jazz
- B.Mus. Music Performance - Piano
- B.Mus. Music Performance - Voice
- B.Mus. Music Theory
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (16)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.Sc. Atmospheric Science
- B.Eng. Bioresource Engineering
- B.Sc. Earth System Science
- B.Sc. Environment
- B.Sc. Environment
- B.Sc. Environmental Biology
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Geology
- B.Sc. Life Sciences
- B.Com. Managing for Sustainability
- B.Sc. Nutrition
- B.Sc. Physics and Geophysics
Business & Management (14)
- B.Com. Accounting
- B.Com. Economics
- B.Com. Finance
- B.Com. International Management
- B.Com. Managing for Sustainability
- B.Com. Marketing
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.A. Mathematics
- B.Com. Mathematics
- B.Com. Organizational Behaviour
- B.Com. Statistics
- B.Com. Strategic Management
Engineering & Technology (12)
- B.Eng. Bioengineering
- B.Eng. Bioresource Engineering
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.Eng. Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Materials Engineering
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Eng. Mining Engineering
- B.S.Eng. / B.Eng. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Computer Science & IT (10)
- B.Eng. Computer Engineering
- B.A. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.S.Eng. / B.Eng. Software Engineering
- B.A. Software Engineering
- B.Sc. Software Engineering
Education & Training (10)
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Ed. Secondary - English
- B.Ed. Secondary - Mathematics
Medicine & Health (9)
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc. Life Sciences
- B.Sc.N. Nursing
- B.Sc. Nutrition
- B.Sc.R.S. Occupational Therapy
- B.Sc. Pharmacology
- B.Sc.R.S. Physical Therapy
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.Sc. Food Science
- B.Sc. Nutrition
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- B.Sc. Global Food Security
- B.S.W. Social Work
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- B.Sc. Kinesiology
- B.Sc.R.S. Physical Therapy
Law (1)
- B.C.L. / LL.B. Law
About
History
The oldest university in Montreal, McGill was founded in 1821 from a generous bequest by James McGill, a prominent Scottish merchant. He carved a new life for himself in the Canadian wild while barely out of his teens. He flourished as a fur trader, despite tough and dangerous conditions.
Education
In addition to a stellar faculty, McGill is known for attracting the brightest students from across Canada, the United States, and around the world. McGill students have the highest average entering grades in Canada, and the commitment to fostering the very best has helped the students win more national and international awards on average than their peers at any other Canadian university. The prestigious Rhodes Scholarship has gone to a nation-leading 144 McGill students.
Research
Today's researchers at McGill work in a range of exciting new domains, including genomics and proteomics, nanotechnologies, climate research, intelligent systems, new materials, food technology, statistics applied to the social sciences (including health care), and even the technology of music and the Internet. McGill encourages opportunities in these emerging fields, while nevertheless constantly working to support and strengthen research in its founding disciplines.
- Bellairs Research Building
- Lods Research Centre
- Plant Research Facility
- Large Animal Research Unit
- Animal Research Centre
- Biotechnology Research Institute
- Horticulture Services Building
Career
McGill has a history of shaping leaders. Nobel Prize winners, Grammy Award winners, Olympic gold medalists and world-renowned researchers—our alumni span the globe and leave McGill's mark in virtually every field, from neuroscience to the arts, from finance to physics and technology.
For undergraduate students, the McGill Commitment will mean meaningful exposure to research, whether in the laboratory or in the field, and learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and the gates of the University. For graduate students, the Commitment will ensure excellence in supervision, and provide opportunities for developing career-enhancing professional skills.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
35 -2
2019
33 -1
2018
32
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
42 2
2019
44 -2
2018
42
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
49 -6
2019
43 6
2018
49
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
90 -20
2018
70 -3
2017
67
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
McGill University's Student Services promotes and supports student success and well-being, offering a wide range of services to students requiring academic, career, and/or personal assistance, or simply looking to enrich their McGill experience and further their self-development.
- Campus Life & Engagement
- Career Planning Service
- Counselling Service
- First Peoples' House
- International Student Services
- Mental Health Service
- Office for Students with Disabilities
- Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
- Scholarships and Student Aid
- Student Health Service
- Tutorial Service
Housing services
The McGill housing website is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about student housing both on campus and off. Whether you are a prospective student hoping to find out more about Undergraduate, Graduate, or Macdonald campus residences, or an upper year student looking for information about Off-Campus Housing or Floor Fellows, this is the perfect place.
Library services
Use the Library:
- Library account
- Article scan service
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Questions? Ask Us!
- Find a librarian
- Hours
- Room booking
- Computers & software
- uPrint: scan, print, copy
- Borrowing books, etc
- Workshops
ICT services
McGill Library offers over 600 computer workstations throughout the Library system for use by McGill students, faculty and staff, as well as guest users from the wider community. Guest access provides access to the Library's website, catalogues and electronic resources (journals, e-books, databases, etc.), but not to the Internet in general.
Medical services
Student Health Service provides McGill students with quality, comprehensive health care in a convenient campus location. Our services are specifically geared towards the unique health needs of students, and are delivered by caregivers sensitive to – and experienced with – their particular health concerns.
Student Life
Campus life
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS:
You can reach our downtown campus by public transit (McGill metro station or by bus), by bike, or on foot. If you bring a car, parking on campus is limited. Please be prepared to park off campus.
MACDONALD CAMPUS:The Macdonald campus, home to the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, is located on the western tip of the Island of Montreal.Sports facilities
McGill’s athletics facilities rank among the best in the country, including a fully-equipped fitness centre, two outdoor playing fields, a hockey and skating arena, tennis and squash courts, an indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tracks and much more.
With 29 intercollegiate teams, numerous competitive clubs, 700 intramural teams and an extensive Fitness and Recreation program, there’s truly something for everyone when it comes to staying active.
Student clubs
Maybe you’re an aspiring journalist. Maybe you’re a LGBT rights activist. Maybe you’ve just been mulling over trying your hand at Quidditch. No matter what your interest may be, McGill is sure to have the club or activity for you.
The undergraduate Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) sponsors nearly 300 clubs—from robotics teams to music associations. So whether your passion is politics, sustainability, or cooking, you won’t have to look far to find others who share it.
Accreditation
The Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and the U.S. Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) jointly accredit Canadian undergraduate medical education programs. On behalf of these accrediting bodies, a survey team completes an onsite visit of each medical program at least once every eight years.
Student Reviews
Graduation experience.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My overall experience was great, I got an opportunity to learn a lot about new techniques and terminologies. Furthermore, the teacher's were very good also they had very friendly and helpful nature which was the plus point. In terms of improvement, I think that laboratories could be much better. Moreover, I don't think that any other improvements are essential.
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I am pursuing my graduation in Electronics and Communication field and I want to pursue in Master's in the same field. I had done some of the research work in this field and try to do a lot more in order to enhance my skills which will be beneficial to the humanity.
University Experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I found it very difficult in my first year, but as time is going on I've began to enjoy it more which makes it easier
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