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McGill University

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Overview

McGill University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Montréal, Quebec, Canada. This institution also has a branch campus in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Founded in 1821, McGill University is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 205-year-old Canadian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. McGill University also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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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

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
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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Location

Address 845 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal
H3A 0G4 Quebec
Canada
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McGill University Phone Number (514) 369 1342
McGill University Fax Number (514) 369 1342
Other locations Ste. Anne de Bellevue

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

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).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

McGill University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

McGill University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

McGill University 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact McGill University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official McGill University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

McGill University Admission Info


McGill University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

McGill University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


McGill University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

McGill University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

McGill University 's acceptance rate is 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

Yes
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.

Size and Profile

McGill University Size and Profile


McGill University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

McGill University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


McGill University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

McGill University's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


McGill University's Control Type Control Type

McGill University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


McGill University's Entity Type Entity Type

McGill University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


McGill University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

McGill University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


McGill University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

McGill University 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.



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Facilities and Services

McGill 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

McGill 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


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Academic Structure

McGill University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of McGill University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Science
  • Desautels Faculty of Management
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Schulich School of Music
  • Faculty of Religious Studies
  • School of Continuing Studies
  • School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

McGill University 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)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McGill University public or private?

McGill University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is McGill University profit or non-profit?

McGill University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of McGill University in terms of enrollment?

McGill University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of McGill University in terms of academic staff?

McGill University's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.

Is McGill University a coeducational institution?

McGill University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does McGill University use?

McGill University 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.

What religion is McGill University affiliated with?

None.

Does McGill University admit international students?

Yes. McGill University has more than 9600 international students.

What is McGill University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

McGill University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend McGill University ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is McGill University located?

McGill University is located in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Address: 845 Sherbrooke Street West.

Is McGill University accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, McGill University is accredited by Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (since ).

Does McGill University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does McGill University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does McGill University have a university library?

Yes

Does McGill University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does McGill University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does McGill University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does McGill University offer career services?

Yes

Does McGill University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does McGill University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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