McGill University Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

Nursing programme at McGill University has been recognised for its excellence. It has been accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. The programme offers students opportunities to study with leading researchers from around the world and enter clinical facilities that provide world-class health care. McGill University’s Nursing programme is one of the few Nursing programs where first-year students have clinical studies in the community.

McGill Desautels Faculty of Management offers specialized Master’s programs that will launch the applicant's next career move. McGill University offers a variety of MIM programs such as; Master of Management in Analytics, Master of Management in Finance and Master of Management in Retailing. The MIM programs of the university are top-rated and highly ranked nationally and globally. 

Yes, Google recruits McGill University graduates, per the latest MBA employment report (2024) made public by the university. However, it is not the only tech giant hiring McGill graduates, with the below organizations also recruiting students:

• Amazon
• Facebook
• Deloitte
• Amazon Web Services
• Cognizant 

Some other popular organizations hiring McGill MBA graduates include: Abbott, IBM, DHL Supply Chain, McKinsey & Company & PwC Middle East.

Both Universities are very selective at granting admissions to students & only consider highly qualified individuals. The universities are neck & neck in terms of their acceptance rates, with the University of McGill acceptance rate standing at 48%, while that of University of Toronto is around 43%. It can be said that University of McGill is marginally easier to secure admisisons at as compared to University of Toronto.

Candidates interested in admissions at either institute must perform really well in past academics & university level exams & maintain a professional resume that stands out from the rest to have the best possible chance of securing a seat.

Yes, McGill University offers a variety of scholarships for international students. The university is strongly committed to supporting students in their future endeavours irrespective of their background. The Scholarships and Student Aid of the university offer merit-based entrance scholarships to first-time university students studying a full-time undergraduate degree program. Check below McGill University scholarships for international students:

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McGill University offers two types of scholarships for first-year international students i.e., need-based and merit-based scholarships. Need-based scholarships are generally given on a need basis. However, international students must meet minimum eligibility to get merit-based scholarships. It might be easier to get need-based scholarships but it is very hard to get a merit-based scholarship at McGill. Therefore, the university generously offers scholarships to international students. Besides, various external funding agencies offer scholarships to international students going to Study in Canada.

McGill requires international students to prove their proficiency in the English language. International students can prove their proficiency in the English language by submitting TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores. Check below McGill University English language requirements for international students:

McGill University admission requirements for international students vary from course to course. Check below basic admission requirements for Indian students are:

Requirement for Undergraduate Courses

• Completed application form
• Class X certificate
• Class XII certificate
• A minimum average of 75% to 85% in Class XII result
• English proficiency proof

Requirements for Postgraduate Courses

• A completed application form
• Related Bachelor's degree
• GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• English proficiency proof

. The admission requirements for McGill Nursing are given below:

• Class 10th board exams (if written), school transcripts for Grade 10, 11, and mid-year 12, or if already written, on the class 12th certificate

• Overall average and pre-requisite subject requirements range between 75% - 85%

• Subject must include Mathematics and Two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics in Class 11th and 12th

• Proof of French proficiency

• Proof of English language proficiency

Macdonald campus is the second campus of McGill University located at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. McGill University Macdonald campus is home to the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, the School of Dietetics & Human Nutrition, the Insititute of Parasitology, and the McGill School of Environment. Macdonald campus of McGill University is spread over a luscious and sprawling 1,600 acre waterfront property.

Yes, McGill University offers on-campus housing options. McGill accommodations offer various facilities such as shared washrooms, single & double rooms, shared kitchens, common rooms, games rooms, aerobics rooms, desks, chairs, dressers, 24/7 washers and dryers etc. International students can choose from various housing options such as traditional dormitory-style residences, modern dormitory-style residences and quiet residences.

McGill University has two beatiful campuses in Downtown Montreal and Macdonald in Sainte-Ane-de-Bellevue. It is one of the finest intitutions of higher education and one of the leading universities in the world. McGill University main campus is located in downtown Montreal at the foot of Mount Royal. Majority of the academic buildings and parks of McGill University are located on this campus.

Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the McGill University are:

The time McGill University take depnds completely on the completeneess of the applications and whether students have submitted every document needed as per the programs they apply to. Typically though the respinses are sent for September intyake by Mid-december to End of may.

Check the admission requirements for McGill University undergraduate and graduate courses given below:

• Undergraduate courses: For undergraduate admissions, Indian applicants shall be considered for admission on the class 10th board exam (if written), school transcripts for Grade 10, 11, and mid-year 12 or, if already written, on the class 12th Certificate. The applicants are reviewed on a minimum of 4 academic courses. The minimum requirements are overall averages and pre-requisite subject requirements usually range between 75% to 85%, or in progress-grades and depending on the programme applied to. Note that higher results are generally expected when class 12th results are presented.

• Graduate courses: The applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a subject closely related to the one they will choose to pursue at the graduate level. The minimum CGPA required is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies. In some departments, a higher CGPA is needed for admission.

Some of the MS programs at McGill University require GRE scores. Do refer to the application checklist of your particular programme before applying. Your application checklist for graduate programs at McGill University consists of online application, application fee, transcripts, reference letters, TOEFL / IELTS score and standardized test scores, personal statement, etc.

Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award applies to only Masters courses. This is a merit-based scholarship availale for international students who apply for master's admission at the university. Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award awards up to CAD 10,000 or (INR 6.21 L) per year to various international students. Below is given the minimum eligibility to be eligible for the scholarships:

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree and any further academic qualifications
• Must demonstrate leadership skills
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree is required
• English Language Proficiency:
• IELTS: A score of 7.0 is required with a minimum of 7.0 in each category
• TOEFL: A score of 100 is required with a minimum of 20 in each category
• Interview

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Both Concordia and McGill are part of best public universities in Canada and have own pros and cons. Check comparison between both based on key areas for students mentioned below

McGill receives over 50,000 applications each year out of which the uni accepts around 23,000. As a result, university acceptance rate remains around 40%. Check the table mentioned below-

McGill acceptance rate for ug students stands at 46% making the admission criteria of the university moderately selective for UG applicants.

Similarly, McGill acceptance rate for PG stands at 34.3% making the admission process of the uni slightly more competitive for graduate applicants.