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    McGill University

    university
    Montreal, Quebec, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1821
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    About McGill University

    Founded in 1821 by James McGill's bequest, McGill University is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious universities. It has produced 12 Nobel Prize winners, 5 astronauts, and 3 Canadian Prime Ministers.

    Best known for

    • Canada's Harvard
    • 12 Nobel laureates
    • Medical school excellence
    • Montreal location
    • Research powerhouse

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1821

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Downtown Montreal campus
    Macdonald Campus
    Redpath Museum
    350+ clubs

    Popular Programs

    Medicine
    Engineering
    Business (Desautels)
    Law
    Computer Science
    Music

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online through Minerva

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    4

    Supplementary for Music and Architecture

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    90 (min 21 each)

    GPA / Marks

    90%+ (Indian boards) for top programs

    • Audition for music
    • Portfolio for architecture
    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

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    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • Entrance Scholarships ($3,000–$12,000)
    • McCall MacBain Scholarships (full support)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January) - limited

    Application deadline

    January 15 (most programs)

    Application fee

    CAD $129

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Montreal

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at McGill University.

    Source not verified — check the official website