OVERVIEW
Founded in 1821, McGill University is a non-profit public higher education institution in Montreal’s urban setting (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Quebec. This institution also has branch campuses in the following location(s): Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministre de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Québec (Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research, Quebec), McGill University is a very large (enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
McGill University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 196-year-old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
McGill University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students, including a library, housing, sports facilities and activities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Name | McGill University |
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| Founded | 1821 |
| Motto | Grandescunt aucta labore By work, all things increase and grow |
| Colours | Red and white |
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LOCATION
| Address | 845 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal H3A 2T5 Quebec Canada |
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| Population range | 1,000,000-5,000,000 |
| Phone | +1 (514) 398 4455 |
| Fax | +1 (514) 398 3594 |
| Other locations | Ste. Anne de Bellevue |
COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES
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Important: please contact or visit the University of Toronto‘s official website for detailed information on areas of studies and course levels currently offered; the above information matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
YEARLY TUITION RANGE
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| Local students | $ 7,030.50 | |
| International students | $ 17,544.60 |
Necessary: the above-average yearly tuition ranges do not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by area of studies, course level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please get in touch with the McGill University office for detailed information on yearly tuitions that apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above tuition range information is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
ADMISSIONS
| Gender Admission | .png){kind=small} Men and Women |
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| International Students |  Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Admission Selection |  Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades |
| Admission Rate | Not reported |
| Admission Office | 845 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal H3A 2T5 |
| Phone | +1 (514) 398 3910 |
Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by area of studies, course level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate McGill University‘s Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
SIZE AND PROFILE
| Student Enrollment |  30,000-34,999 |
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| Academic Staff |  over-5,000 |
| Control Type |  Public |
| Entity Type |  Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar |  Semesters |
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| Campus Setting |  Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
| Library |  Yes  |
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| Housing |  Yes |
| Sports Facilities |  Yes |
| Financial Aids | Yes |
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| Study Abroad |  Yes |
| Distance Learning | Not reported |
Important: please contact or visit McGill University‘s official website for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aid offered to local or international students; the statement above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministre de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Québec
Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and license McGill University as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations that do not imply any formal, extensive or legal process of certification or recognition are included in a specific section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies, taking into consideration the above criteria.
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Association of American Universities (AAU)
- Group of Thirteen (G13)
- Universitas 21
- Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS)
- Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID)
- University of the Arctic (UArctic)
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
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Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Desautels Faculty of Management, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Schulich School of Music, Faculty of Religious Studies |
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook
McGill University’s official Facebook page for social networking
Twitter
McGill University’s official Twitter webpage for micro-blogging and news updates
LinkedIn
McGill University’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking
YouTube or Vimeo
McGill University’s official YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos
Flickr or Instagram
McGill University’s official Flickr or Instagram webpage for photo galleries