McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies

# 30

QS World University Rankings

378

Postgraduate programs

35,000 CAD

Tuition Fee/year

About McGill University

Based in Montreal, McGill University ranks among Canada’s most prestigious universities, attracting thousands of international students from over 150 countries every year, and the highest percentage of PhD students of any Canadian research university. McGill…

 University owes its reputation to its 50 research centers and institutes, 400+ programs, rich history and thriving alumni network of 250,000 people around the globe.
Graduates are highly sought after by employers, with the following percentages of graduates in education or employment two years after graduation:

  • 81% of art graduates
  • 95% of engineering graduates
  • 91% of medicine graduates
  • 84% of science graduates
  • 92% of all PhD respondents  


Montreal also came first in the QS Best Student Cities 2017, a ranking of the most student-friendly cities around the world. Both safe and affordable, Montreal is infused with art and different cultures. Of its 3.5 million residents, 800,000 were born overseas and 220,000 are engaged in higher education. Rental costs here are significantly lower than in other major university cities, while many international institutes, pharmaceutical firms, financial companies, and aeronautical firms are based here, providing ample employment opportunities for students.
If, like 32% of McGill University’s graduate students, you are international, you are strongly urged to apply for any scholarships you may be eligible for, including any of these six international fellowships. 

Maclean’s ranking  – top Canadian medical-doctoral university, #1 for 13 years in a row!

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For more inquiries, please contact gradapplicants.gps@mcgill.ca

University information

General
GPA IELTS TOEFL
3+ 6+ 86+
Master
IELTS TOEFL Cambridge CAE Advanced PTE Academic International Baccalaureate
6+ 79+ 193+ 65+ 41+
SAT ACT GMAT GRE
1460+ 33+ 675+ 65+
Total StudentsInternational studentsTotal faculty staff
30,240
UG Students- 76%
PG Students- 24%
10,716
UG Students- 67%
PG Students- 33%
3,841
Domestic Staff- 65%
International Staff- 35%

Tuition fees

International Student  Tuition Fees: 35,000 CAD (Tuition Fee/year)

Rankings & Ratings

Rankings
McGill University is one of the top public universities in Montreal, Canada. It is ranked #30 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

#30

QS World University Rankings

#51

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

#13

QS Sustainability Ranking

Rankings Criteria

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Employer Reputation
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International Students Ratio
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International Research Network
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Campus locations

Main campus, Canada

Campus locations

Macdonald Campus, Canada

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