McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
English-language research university in Montreal with a strong international student body (about 30%). Notable for medicine, engineering, and management (Desautels). Located in a francophone city, so basic French is useful for daily life.
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Location
Montreal, Quebec
Established
1821
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via McGill
Region
Canada →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: McGill University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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