Established in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, McGill University is Canada’s top-ranked medical doctoral university. It has been consistently ranked as one of the best universities worldwide. With students from 150 countries, it is one of the most diverse educational institutes. Out of its 41,000 students, 12,800 or 31% are international students. It is an open research university with the highest percentage of Ph.D. students in any Canadian research university. Also, international students have their own international student association at the university. The university boasts of 400+ programs through its 50 research centers and institutes. The main campus of the university is located in downtown Montreal that is considered one of the most friendly cities for international students population.
McGill University is a member of the Association of American Universities since 1926, an organization including the top North American research universities. Apart from this, McGill is also a founding member of Universitas 21 that is an international network of prominent research-intensive institutions that work together to enrich global reach and encourage international scope.
The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various areas of study. Some of the popular study subjects offered at the university include biomedical engineering, business analytics, chemistry, chemical engineering, architecture, and anthropology. It is to be noted that the students at the university are provided with the required knowledge in their respective areas of study. Also, the university makes sure that students are guided under experienced faculty members. In addition, the university provides internships to its students for a better understanding of the field and exposure to the industry.
Its main Downtown Campus is located in Montreal, Québec, Canada, and is divided into the lower campus and the upper campus. Downtown offers accommodation to about 3,000 undergraduate students. The residential halls are well constructed with all the necessary amenities. Moreover, the campus is close to restaurants and cafes, and general and medical stores for the convenience of students. Also, the public conveyance is easily accessible from the campus. Another campus of the university is known as the MacDonald Campus. It houses various university departments like the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, School of Nutrition, and Institute of Parasitology. Also, most of the research work is done on this campus.
Further, the researchers at the university have made notable discoveries and theories like the Advancement of Atomic Theory, the creation of football, hockey and basketball, and genetic codes and DNA. These were some of the biggest contributions that were made to the society. Moreover, the university has a remarkable list of alumni that includes John Ralston (Novelist), William Shatner (Known for his role in Star Trek), Mark J. Poznansky (Scientist) and Julie Payette (Current Governor General of Canada). Present Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau is also a noted alumni of McGill University.
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 10.8 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MBA
- Duration - 20 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 34.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 7.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Management - Finance
- Duration - 12 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 20.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 18 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MD, CM)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 21.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 94
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Eng. in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MEng in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 18 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 14.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Non-Thesis)
- Duration - 1.5-3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MEng Aerospace Engineering
- Duration - 18 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.Eng. in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 20-24 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 94
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Project Option)
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 14.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- Duration - 1.5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 9.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 10.2 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Certificate in Software Development
- Duration - 13 Weeks
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BSc (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 10.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with Major in Marketing
- Duration - 3-4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 30.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 21.7 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.Sc. in Dental Sciences
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 9.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 9.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Sc. Honours in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Diploma in Management - General
- Duration - 13 Weeks
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MEng in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 20 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Eng. in Mechanical engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.Eng. Electrical & Computer Engineering (Thesis)
- Duration - 1.5-3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 10.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
M.Eng. Mining and Materials Engineering (Non-Thesis)
- Duration - 1.5 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 86
- Fees - INR 14.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MSc(A) - Nurse Bachelor Entry
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 9.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Eng. in Civil engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Certificate in Management
- Duration - 13 Weeks
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 21.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MSc(A) - Direct-Entry
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 9.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 90
- Fees - INR 26.4 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7 & Above |
| MS - 4 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 86-100 |
| MIM - 1 Course | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 86 & Above |
| MEng - 7 Courses | IELTS - 6.5-7 TOEFL - 86-100 |
| BE/Btech - 6 Courses | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 65 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 90 & Above PTE - 65 & Above |
| Other Courses - 13 Courses | IELTS - 6.5-7.5 TOEFL - 86-100 PTE - 65 & Above |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for few courses LOR - Needed for few courses Essays - Needed for few courses CV - Needed for few courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | CAD 114 - 120 |
| Type of deadline | Depends on course |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall - 15ᵗʰ Jan - 1ˢᵗ May 2021 Winter - 1ˢᵗ Jul - 1ˢᵗ Aug 2020 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | 20 Months | INR 25.7L CAD 44,500 |
| MS - 4 Courses | 18 - 24 Months | INR 10.4L CAD 17,961 |
| MIM - 1 Course | 1 Year | INR 20.2L CAD 34,980 |
| MEng - 7 Courses | 1.5 - 3 Years | INR 10.4L - 14.4L CAD 17,961 - 25,000 |
| BE/Btech - 6 Courses | 3 - 4 Years | INR 26.4L CAD 45,656 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 10.6L CAD 18,289 |
| Other Courses - 13 Courses | 0.2 - 4 Years | INR 7.1L - 30.3L CAD 12,250 - 52,501 |
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