McGill is Canada's top-ranked university, founded in 1821 and based in Montreal, Quebec. It excels in medicine, law, engineering, and research, consistently placing in the global top 30. Over 400 employers recruit directly from McGill, making it one of the most targeted universities in North America.
Montreal, Canada
#29 Globally
#1 in Canada (QS 2024)
Top 10 in North America for medical research output
QS Graduate Employability Ranking: Top 50 Worldwide
12 Nobel Prize winners among alumni and faculty
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
20 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 670+
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master of Science in Neuroscience
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Laws (LLB / BCL)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM)
Doctoral DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, MCAT Required
#1 in Canada for 14 consecutive years — consistently ranked by QS and Maclean's.
Dual common law and civil law degree — one of only a few universities globally offering both legal traditions.
Montreal Neurological Institute — a global leader in brain research since 1934.
12 Nobel Prize-winning alumni and faculty — more per capita than most North American universities.
Graduates enter sectors including finance, healthcare, engineering, and tech at firms like McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and Google.
Medical and health science graduates pursue residencies at leading Canadian and US hospitals, including Montreal General.
Law graduates are recruited by top Bay Street firms and international legal bodies, including the UN.
STEM graduates earn average starting salaries of CAD 65,000–85,000 in Canada's major tech and engineering sectors.
Undergrad
15th Jan 2026
Postgrad
Rolling (varies by faculty)
Undergrad
Not Available
Postgrad
15th Sep 2025 (select programs only)
McGill's downtown campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Buildings date to the 19th century, and the main campus is compact and walkable.
Montreal is Canada's second-largest city with a strong bilingual culture, affordable rent by major-city standards, and a thriving arts and tech scene. Students also benefit from Quebec's lower tuition fees for international students relative to Ontario.
Acceptance letter from McGill
Valid study permit (Canada)
Proof of funds: ~CAD 20,000/year
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Medical exam (select countries)
Biometrics required for most applicants