McGill University Undergraduate

3415 McTavish Street, Montreal

  • #29 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 29,942Total Students
  • 3,822Faculty
  • 10,194Int'l Students

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Undergraduate studies

Our dedicated and award-winning professors are at the top of their fields. With over 300 programs to explore, you can forge your own path.


Ready to start your next chapter?

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What makes studying at McGill different?

McGill has nearly 50 research institutes and centres across three campuses, along with fieldwork stations in Barbados and the high Arctic. We work with a network of health partners in Quebec, including four affiliated hospitals in Montreal. Our graduate students take part in enriching, real-world learning, locally and around the world.

Campus experience

Our downtown campus is steps away from the best restaurants, cafés and nightlife that the city has to offer. About 30 minutes away by shuttle, McGill’s Macdonald Campus is a serene waterfront retreat that offers a “small college” experience and a tight-knit community.

International students

As an international student, you can access dedicated services like immigration support, buddy programs and a host of other resources, including on-campus health clinics.

A top student city

Consistently ranked among the 10 best student cities in the world, Montreal is a multicultural and affordable city in one of the world’s safest countries – it’s an unbeatable place to work, study and explore.

No matter where you settle in Montreal, you’ll find valuable internship and career opportunities. Our city is a global leader in aerospace, tech, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, video game development and more.

Why McGill students love Montreal >

Life in residences

On McGill’s campuses, we offer different styles of residences to fit your budget and lifestyle, including dorm and hotel-style accommodations. All first-year students are guaranteed housing on campus if they apply for it.

Explore our residences >

Funding

There is a range of financial aid programs to help cover your tuition and living costs throughout your degree.

Entrance scholarships: McGill's Scholarships and Student Aid offers merit-based entrance scholarships to first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program.

Entrance bursaries: Our need-based Entrance Bursary Program supports students from low-to-modest income families who may not otherwise be able to accept their offer of admission.

McGill financial aid: Our program of in-course bursaries and loans is designed to help current full-time degree students facing financial challenges. The program supplements existing financial resources (including government aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, parental support, and/or other sources of funding).

Learn how to apply >

Admissions:

Undergraduate students: Our admission requirements vary depending on your educational background and the program(s) you want to study. Review prerequisites and previous years’ admission scores to help you prepare to apply. Please keep in mind that admission grade requirements can change from year to year.

Review the requirements >

Undergraduate

CaPS, McGill’s Central Career Services, supports student career and leadership development by providing a wide variety of resources and tools to help students search for part-time / summer jobs, internships and post-graduation opportunities.

Get career help >

Alumni

From uncovering groundbreaking medical discoveries, to plumbing the human condition in thought-provoking art, to driving the economy with their business acumen, our alumni are making a difference. Get to know the members of our community who are making a difference.

Meet our alumni >

About

Undergraduate studies

Our dedicated and award-winning professors are at the top of their fields. With over 300 programs to explore, you can forge your own path.


Ready to start your next chapter?

Find your program > 

Connect with our recruiters >

What makes studying at McGill different?

McGill has nearly 50 research institutes and centres across three campuses, along with fieldwork stations in Barbados and the high Arctic. We work with a network of health partners in Quebec, including four affiliated hospitals in Montreal. Our graduate students take part in enriching, real-world learning, locally and around the world.

Campus experience

Our downtown campus is steps away from the best restaurants, cafés and nightlife that the city has to offer. About 30 minutes away by shuttle, McGill’s Macdonald Campus is a serene waterfront retreat that offers a “small college” experience and a tight-knit community.

International students

As an international student, you can access dedicated services like immigration support, buddy programs and a host of other resources, including on-campus health clinics.

A top student city

Consistently ranked among the 10 best student cities in the world, Montreal is a multicultural and affordable city in one of the world’s safest countries – it’s an unbeatable place to work, study and explore.

No matter where you settle in Montreal, you’ll find valuable internship and career opportunities. Our city is a global leader in aerospace, tech, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, video game development and more.

Why McGill students love Montreal >

Life in residences

On McGill’s campuses, we offer different styles of residences to fit your budget and lifestyle, including dorm and hotel-style accommodations. All first-year students are guaranteed housing on campus if they apply for it.

Explore our residences >

Funding

There is a range of financial aid programs to help cover your tuition and living costs throughout your degree.

Entrance scholarships: McGill's Scholarships and Student Aid offers merit-based entrance scholarships to first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program.

Entrance bursaries: Our need-based Entrance Bursary Program supports students from low-to-modest income families who may not otherwise be able to accept their offer of admission.

McGill financial aid: Our program of in-course bursaries and loans is designed to help current full-time degree students facing financial challenges. The program supplements existing financial resources (including government aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, parental support, and/or other sources of funding).

Learn how to apply >

Admissions:

Undergraduate students: Our admission requirements vary depending on your educational background and the program(s) you want to study. Review prerequisites and previous years’ admission scores to help you prepare to apply. Please keep in mind that admission grade requirements can change from year to year.

Review the requirements >

Undergraduate

CaPS, McGill’s Central Career Services, supports student career and leadership development by providing a wide variety of resources and tools to help students search for part-time / summer jobs, internships and post-graduation opportunities.

Get career help >

Alumni

From uncovering groundbreaking medical discoveries, to plumbing the human condition in thought-provoking art, to driving the economy with their business acumen, our alumni are making a difference. Get to know the members of our community who are making a difference.

Meet our alumni >

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #18
  • 2014
    #21
  • 2015
    #21
  • 2016
    #24
  • 2017
    #30
  • 2018
    #32
  • 2019
    #33
  • 2020
    #=35
  • 2021
    #=31
  • 2022
    #=27
  • 2023
    #31
  • 2024
    #30
  • 2025
    #29

Student & Staff

Total students
29,942

24%
76%

International students
10,194

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
3,822

1233
2589

Total students
29,942

24%
76%

International students
10,194

35%
65%

Total faculty staff
3,822

2589
1233
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Scholarships

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The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

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