McGill University

Montreal, Canada · Research

The Harvard of Canada — bilingual and globally respected in law and medicine.

Admissions Data — McGill University

Acceptance Rate46% (Selective)
Admission Average85-92%
Regular DecisionJan 15
Application Fee$130
Average Financial Aid$5,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment40,000 students
International Students30%
International TuitionCAD $29000
LocationMontreal, Canada
Founded1821
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#30
THE World Rank#46
US News Rank#CA3
Research OutputExcellent

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: Major Entrance Scholarships up to CAD $12000/yr.

Applying to McGill University as an International Student

McGill University typically requires an admission average of 85-92% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 46%, McGill University is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Jan 15. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at McGill University is CAD $29000 per year.

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