Overview of the university

History

McGill University is the oldest in Montreal, Canada, being founded in 1821. The university has a long rich history and today is one of the best known universities in the world. McGill University is home to around 40,000 students and operates over two campuses.

International Admissions

At McGill University 25% of the student body are international students originating from over 150 countries around the world. To make an application to the university as an international applicant you are advised to visit the institutions website for more information, entry requirements and application deadlines.

Subject Areas

The university offers over 300 courses to students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. These courses are arranged into the following faculties and schools:

• Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Faculty of Arts
• School of Continuing Studies
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law
• Desautels Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Medicine
• Schulich Schoolof Music
• Faculty of Science

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Programs and courses at McGill University