Bachelor's
McGill One-Year Entrance Scholarship
CAD 3,000 (one-year, automatic)
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
"Canada's top-ranked university (QS 2027 #30), in the heart of Montreal"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#30 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About McGill University
McGill University was founded in 1821 in Montreal and is Canada's highest-ranked university, placed #30 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and in the global top 10 for sustainability. It is an English-language research university with about 30,500 students, a third of them international from 150+ countries - the highest share of any Canadian research university. Its downtown campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal, and the Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue hosts agriculture and environment. McGill is known for medicine, law, engineering, management and science. As a Quebec university, international students need a CAQ.
Rankings & Recognition
#30
Ranked #30 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 - Canada's #1 for the 4th year, and top 10 globally for sustainability.
Accreditations & Memberships
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Universities Canada
Association of American Universities (AAU)
Association of Commonwealth Universities
Universitas 21
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with McGill University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
98.2#
Employer Reputation
95.9#
Faculty / Student
64.9#
Citations / Faculty
64.8#
Intl. Faculty
86.9#
Intl. Students
92.0#
Intl. Research Network
95.2#
Employment Outcomes
98.3#
Sustainability
97.9#
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Key Facts
1821
Founded
30,549
Total Students
10,131 (about 33%)
International Students
3,852
Faculty
#30 (Canada #1)
QS 2027
Popular Programs
Engineering
Computer Science
Management (BCom)
Medicine
Law (BCL/JD)
Life Sciences
Architecture
Agriculture and Environment
Application Details
UG Application Deadline
15 January 2027
UG Documents By
1 March 2027
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 136
UG Intake
Fall only
Quebec Permit
CAQ before study permit
Proof of funds (Quebec)
CAD 24,617 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (each part 6.0) |
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TOEFL iBT
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90 (or 4.5 new scale) |
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TOEFL (Management, B.Ed TESL)
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100 (or 5.0) |
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Duolingo English Test
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125 (BCom 130) |
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PTE Academic
|
65 (each part 60) |
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CAEL
|
70 (each part 60) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + CAQ)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 136
Avg Scholarship
CAD 3,000 - 12,000 / year
Career Outcomes
99%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
24 hrs/week (off-campus)
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty & Staff (QS) — 3,852
International Staff — 32%
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Notable Alumni
Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister)
Leonard Cohen (singer-poet)
William Shatner (actor)
Campus & Location
McGill's downtown campus is on Sherbrooke Street at the foot of Mount Royal in central Montreal; the Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (west of the island) houses agriculture, food and environmental sciences.
Campus Details
Downtown
Montreal + Macdonald Campus
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Guaranteed first-year residence (apply on time)
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
30,549
International
10,131
Undergraduate
75.9%
Postgraduate
24.1%
Cost Deep-Dive
Science BSc (Intl, 26-27)
CAD 31,837 / year
Arts BA (Intl)
CAD 56,000 / year
Engineering BEng (Intl)
CAD 65,168 / year
Management BCom (Intl)
CAD 74,678 / year
Agri / Nursing (Intl)
CAD 35,561 / year
CAQ + study permit
Quebec CAQ + CAD 150
Intakes & Deadlines
McGill admits undergraduates for Fall only: the application deadline for Fall 2027 is 15 January 2027 and documents are due by 1 March 2027. Most graduate programmes close around 15 January (some start in January). After the offer you need a Quebec CAQ, then the study permit.
Scholarships at McGill University
3 scholarships available
Bachelor's
McGill Major Entrance Scholarship
CAD 3,000 - 10,000 / year (renewable)
All Levels
Graduate Excellence Awards
Master / PhD Department funding
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
CBSE / ISC Class 12; competitive averages about 88-94% in PCM for Engineering/CS and 80-88% for Arts (approx.). IELTS 6.5 (each 6.0) or Duolingo 125. Degrees 3-4 years from Class 12.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree with CGPA about 3.0/4.0 (3.2+ for many), SOP, 2 references; GRE/GMAT for some (MBA). IELTS 6.5-7.0 by programme. Master's 1-2 years; PhD 4-5 years.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (each part 6.0)TOEFL iBT
90 (or 4.5 new scale)TOEFL (Management, B.Ed TESL)
Duolingo English Test
125 (BCom 130)PTE Academic
65 (each part 60)CAEL
70 (each part 60)Required Documents
Valid passport
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo (sent by test body)
Statement of purpose (PG)
Two recommendation letters (PG)
Offer letter
Quebec CAQ
Proof of funds (CAD 24,617 + tuition)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on mcgill.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
4
CAQ
Apply for the Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) with your LOA.
5
Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
6
Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
McGill's downtown campus is on Sherbrooke Street at the foot of Mount Royal in central Montreal; the Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (west of the island) houses agriculture, food and environmental sciences.
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