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=41st in World University Rankings 2026
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About McGill University

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Located in the vibrant, multicultural city of Montreal, McGill University is a community of people inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill’s faculty and students have been pushing the boundaries of knowledge for more than 200 years, making it one of the world’s leading universities.

Diverse and enriching campuses

McGill is known for attracting the brightest students from around the world. We welcome international students from over 150 countries, representing about 30% of our student body – the highest proportion of any Canadian research university. Meeting students from around the world will give you the opportunity to experience diverse perspectives and new ways of thinking.

Supporting bright minds

Our students have won more national and international awards on average than their peers at any Canadian university — including 147 Rhodes scholarships. This success stems from a simple philosophy: we believe that ideas are made to be challenged. At McGill, we inspire each other to dream big, to try our best, and to achieve more than we thought possible.

We support our students in every way: McGill offers competitive tuition, as well as scholarships, funding, and employment opportunities.

 

A world-class education

  • A top research university in Canada for 15+ years (Macleans)
  • A top university for scholarships & bursaries for 13+ years (Macleans)
  • #1 medical-doctoral university in Canada (Macleans, 2026)

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Undergraduate studies

Our dedicated and award-winning professors are at the top of their fields. At McGill, you’ll have the chance to share your unique perspective with students coming from all over the world and exchange ideas with other curious people. With over 300 programs to explore, you can forge your own path.

Why study at McGill? Our university is consistently ranked as one of the top 50 schools globally, with an excellent reputation academically and among employers. No matter your chosen major, you can be sure that your degree will be recognized and valued worldwide.

We’re big believers that the best way to learn is through hands-on experience. That’s why we offer internship, research and study abroad opportunities that will help you build real-world skills and make valuable connections.

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Graduate studies

McGill has a thriving graduate and postdoctoral community, with over 10,000 students in 400+ programs. Our faculty and students are forging new paths forward, showing adaptability and ingenuity in their respective fields.

What makes studying at McGill different? Our students collaborate with the world’s leading researchers to expand the boundaries of knowledge.

McGill has nearly 50 research institutes and centres across three campuses, along with fieldwork stations in Barbados and the high Arctic. We work with a network of health partners in Quebec, including four affiliated hospitals in Montreal. Our graduate students take part in enriching, real-world learning, locally and around the world.

We offer various funding opportunities for international and domestic graduate students, including the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship.

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International students

McGill is home to over 12,000 international students, coming from 150+ countries. Why have they all chosen to study here? McGill is a top-ranked research university offering a world-class education in the safe, affordable and multicultural city of Montreal. 

The value of a McGill education is respected and valued worldwide — McGill boasts an ever-growing global alumni network, with over 300,000 McGillians based in more than 180 countries.

As an international student, you can access dedicated services like immigration support, buddy programs and a host of other resources, including on-campus health clinics.

 

Campus and Montreal experience

A top student city

Consistently ranked among the 10 best student cities in the world, Montreal is a multicultural and progressive city in one of the world’s safest countries. Affordable, diverse, creative and bursting with culture – it’s an unbeatable place to work, study and explore.

Our downtown campus is steps away from the best restaurants, cafés and nightlife that the city has to offer. About 30 minutes away by shuttle, McGill’s Macdonald Campus is a serene waterfront retreat that offers a “small college” experience and a tight-knit community.

No matter where you settle in Montreal, you’ll find valuable internship and career opportunities. Our city is a global leader in aerospace, tech, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, video game development and more.

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Campus experience

Our community is an integral part of the McGill experience. Known for their ambition and drive, our students have helped to shape our campuses, launching countless student-run services and groups. With over 250 clubs and associations, design teams and volunteer opportunities, there are plenty of way to get involved and make your mark here.

In and out of the classroom, McGill students are working to make the world more equitable and sustainable. In 2010, students advocated to launch the Sustainability Projects Fund — an initiative that has allocated over $10m to 300+ projects that improve sustainability on campus. Student-run groups are giving back to the community by developing youth programs, offering free legal advice and dental services, and more.

 

Life in Montreal & residences

Whether you’re looking to live in residence or off campus, we can help you find the perfect home away from home.

Montreal offers some of the most affordable rental prices of any major North American city. On McGill’s campuses, we offer different styles of residences to fit your budget and lifestyle, including dorm, apartment and hotel-style accommodations. All first-year students are guaranteed housing on campus if they apply for it.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at McGill University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
61 F : 39 M (1)
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International student percentage
29% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.7 (1)
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Student total
30196 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Dean, Faculty of Law | Décanat de la Faculté de droit

MCGILL UNIVERSITY

McGill University

Canada, Montreal

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McGill University

Canada, Montreal


The Faculty of Law at McGill University, founded in 1848, is a global leader in legal education and scholarship. Renowned for its JD/BCL program, which integrates the study of civil and common law traditions in both English and French, the Faculty prepares graduates to navigate complex legal systems with intellectual agility. Home to top ranked, world-class research, the Faculty attracts exceptional scholars and students from around the world. With a proud tradition of globally engaged legal education, McGill Law continues to shape the future of law and justice in Québec, Canada, and internationally. The McGill Faculty of Law delivers legal teaching and legal research that are both practically grounded and ambitiously imaginative, preparing students for a broad range of careers. Within this environment, professors, staff and students learn together and challenge one another in an open-spirited and inclusive community that values curiosity, engagement, and courage. McGill University seeks a Dean of the Faculty of Law. Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic), the Dean serves as the administrative leader of the Faculty of Law and will provide vision, inspiration, and strategic direction in advancing its mission of excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. The Dean oversees the Faculty’s academic programs, research, budgeting, governance, and external engagement, while fostering a collegial and intellectually vibrant environment for students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to balance academic distinction with effective leadership, champion the Faculty’s bilingual and transsystemic identity, and strengthen its national and international standing through scholarly achievement, renowned legal education, and sustained engagement with the legal profession. As the Faculty’s principal ambassador and fundraiser, the Dean represents McGill Law to alumni, the legal profession, and external partners, ensuring that its research, teaching, and community engagement flourish  within the broader mission of McGill University. The ideal candidate will be a respected and accomplished academic leader and bridge builder, with a distinguished record of research, scholarship, teaching, and service at a research-intensive institution. Appointable at the rank of full professor, the successful candidate will exemplify the values of academic excellence and uphold the central mission of scholarship and education. They will demonstrate visionary yet grounded leadership, sound judgment, and a proven ability to enhance the impact of scholarship, while managing people, resources, and change effectively. The Dean will bring a deep commitment to academic excellence, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. An inspiring and principled leader, the successful candidate will embody integrity, collegiality, and collaboration. The ability to communicate in French and English is strongly preferred. The incoming Dean will take office in July 2026 or as mutually agreed. Consideration of candidates will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries and/or applications, in confidence, should be directed to Michael Williams and Andrea Patrick at Odgers at Mcgilllawdean@odgers.com. Direct applications are invited at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30784. Founded in 1821, McGill University has established a strong reputation for being a leader in higher education globally, distinguished by the excellence of its faculty, the dedication of its staff, the talent and quality of its students, the contributions of its 325,000 alumni, and its exceptional record in both teaching and research. McGill is the top medical-doctoral university and the most internationally diverse research-intensive public university in Canada, with approximately 30% of students from more than 150 countries. The University is home to over 40,000 students and over 12,000 employees spanning 11 faculties, 13 professional schools and over 300 programs of study. McGill’s exceptional faculty and alumni- which include 12 Nobel Prize winners and 149 Rhodes scholars - are recognized for their scientific and technological breakthroughs and for examining the social, environmental, ethical and policy impacts of business practices, technology, science, and medicine; 184 are Canada Research Chairs and 209 are active Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. McGill offers faculty, staff, and students a cohesive university-wide environment of academic excellence that is second to none, where the community is stimulated to push the boundaries of knowledge creation in every field imaginable. For more information about McGill, please visit www.mcgill.ca. McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fondée en 1848, la Faculté de droit de l’Université McGill est un chef de file mondial en enseignement du droit et en érudition juridique. Réputée pour son programme B.C.L./J.D., qui allie l’étude des traditions de droit civil et de common law en anglais et en français, la Faculté prépare ses diplômé(e)s à maîtriser des systèmes juridiques complexes avec agilité intellectuelle. Pôle de recherche de calibre mondiale, la Faculté attire des chercheurs, chercheuses, étudiantes et étudiants exceptionnels du monde entier. Digne héritière d’une tradition d’enseignement juridique ouvert sur le monde, la Faculté de droit de l’Université McGill continue de façonner l’avenir du droit et de la justice au Québec, au Canada et à l’étranger. Ancrée dans la pratique, son approche à l’enseignement du droit et à la recherche juridique mise également sur l’imagination audacieuse et outille les étudiantes et étudiants en vue d’une multitude de carrières. Dans cet environnement, les membres du corps enseignant, du personnel administratif et de la population étudiante apprennent ensemble et débattent d’idées au sein d’une communauté ouverte et inclusive qui valorise la curiosité, l’engagement et le courage. L’Université McGill est à la recherche d’un doyen ou d’une doyenne de la Faculté de droit. Sous la direction du provost et vice-recteur principal aux études, le doyen ou la doyenne dirige le volet administratif de la Faculté de droit. Grâce à sa vision, son leadership et son orientation stratégique, il ou elle réalise la mission d’excellence en recherche, en enseignement et en rayonnement communautaire de la Faculté. Il ou elle supervise les programmes d’études, la recherche, le budget, la gouvernance et les relations externes de la Faculté, tout en créant un environnement collégial et intellectuellement dynamique pour les personnes étudiantes et les membres du personnel enseignant et administratif. La personne retenue devra démontrer sa capacité à concilier excellence académique et leadership efficace, à défendre l’identité bilingue et transsystémique de la Faculté et à consolider la réputation nationale et mondiale de cette dernière grâce à des réalisations académiques, à un enseignement juridique hors pair et à des relations soutenues avec les membres de la profession juridique. En tant que principal ambassadeur de la Faculté, dont le mandat comprend aussi des activités de collecte de fonds, le doyen ou la doyenne représente la Faculté de droit de l’Université McGill auprès de la communauté diplômée, de la profession juridique et de partenaires externes, et veille à ce que la recherche, l’enseignement et le rayonnement communautaire continuent de se développer, conformément à la mission de l’Université. Cadre académique respecté et accompli, la personne idéale est capable de créer des partenariats et possède une feuille de route exceptionnelle sur le plan de la recherche, de l’érudition, de l’enseignement et du service au sein d’un établissement de recherche. Professeur(e) titulaire, la personne retenue incarne les valeurs d’excellence académique et défendra la mission première d’enseignement et de recherche. Elle fait preuve d’un leadership visionnaire, mais réaliste, d’un jugement sûr et d’une réelle capacité à multiplier les retombées de l’érudition, tout en gérant efficacement le personnel, les ressources et le changement. Le doyen ou la doyenne fait preuve d’un engagement profond à l’égard de l’excellence académique, de l’équité, de la diversité, de l’inclusion et de l’autochtonité, ainsi que de solides compétences en communication et en établissement de relations. La personne retenue incarne le leadership rassembleur, l’intégrité, la collégialité et la collaboration. La capacité à communiquer en français et en anglais est hautement souhaitable. Le nouveau doyen ou la nouvelle doyenne entrera en fonction en juillet 2026, ou au moment convenu de part et d’autre. L’examen des dossiers de candidature commence dès maintenant et prendra fin une fois le poste pourvu. Les demandes de renseignements et les candidatures, qui seront traitées en toute confidentialité, doivent être acheminées à Michael Williams et Andrea Patrick, de la firme Odgers, à l’adresse Mcgilllawdean@odgers.com. Les candidatures peuvent également être transmises au https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30784. Fondée en 1821, l’Université McGill jouit d’une grande renommée comme chef de file mondial en enseignement supérieur et se distingue par l’excellence de son corps professoral, le dévouement de son personnel, le talent et la qualité de son effectif étudiant, l’apport de ses 325 000 diplômé(e)s, et son bilan exceptionnel en enseignement et en recherche. Au Canada, elle se classe au premier rang des universités offrant des programmes de médecine et de doctorat, et elle est l’université de recherche publique accueillant l’effectif étudiant le plus cosmopolite, environ 30 % de ses étudiant(e)s provenant de plus de 150 pays. L’Université compte au-delà de 40 000 étudiant(e)s et plus de 12 000 employé(e)s dans ses 11 facultés, 13 écoles professionnelles et plus de 300 programmes d’études. Son corps professoral et sa communauté diplômée d’exception, dont sont membres 12 titulaires d’un prix Nobel et 149 boursiers et boursières Rhodes, sont renommés pour leurs percées scientifiques et technologiques de même que pour leurs travaux sur les retombées des pratiques commerciales et des avancées technologiques, scientifiques et médicales sur la société, l’environnement, l’éthique et les politiques publiques. Au total, 184 de ses professeur(e)s sont titulaires d’une chaire de recherche du Canada et 209 sont des membres actifs de la Société royale du Canada. L’Université McGill offre à son corps professoral, à son personnel et à son effectif étudiant un milieu à nul autre pareil, solidaire et propice à l’excellence, où toutes et tous sont motivés à repousser les limites du savoir dans tous les domaines imaginables. Pour en savoir davantage sur l’Université McGill, veuillez consulter le mcgill.ca/fr. L’Université McGill s’emploie à promouvoir l’équité et la diversité au sein de sa communauté et valorise la rigueur et l’excellence en enseignement et en recherche. Elle accueille favorablement la candidature de toute personne qualifiée pour le poste, y compris les personnes racisées, les membres de minorités visibles ou ethniques, les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap, et les personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles et identités de genre possédant les aptitudes et les connaissances nécessaires pour interagir efficacement au sein de groupes diversifiés. L’Université valorise et encourage la recherche empreinte de diversité sur le plan des traditions intellectuelles, des méthodes, des modes de transmission et du transfert des connaissances. Elle invite les candidats et candidates à démontrer la portée de leurs recherches, aussi bien dans leur domaine que dans des contextes interdisciplinaires ou dans d’autres secteurs, notamment public, communautaire ou privé. Nous encourageons toutes les personnes qualifiées à postuler. Toutefois, conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera accordée aux personnes qui détiennent la citoyenneté canadienne ou la résidence permanente.

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19 Nov 2025

Subjects Taught at McGill University

See below for a range of subjects taught at McGill University

Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology

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