McGill University
Studying at McGill University
Information about McGill University for Prospective Students
Tuition and fees
Undergraduate
McGill offers a competitive cost of attendance and generous financial aid so students from any background can get an outstanding education.
All newly accepted, first-year, first-degree undergraduate students are considered for merit-based entrance scholarships, regardless of their citizenship. We also offer major entrance scholarships and need-based financial aid, along with other funding programs that can help cover your tuition and living costs.
Learn how to apply for scholarships
Find out how much a year at McGill will cost with our fee calculator
Graduate
For graduate and post-doctoral research programs, tuition in Québec is the lowest among our Canadian peers.
McGill also offers various funding opportunities for international and domestic graduate students, including the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship.
Find out how much a year at McGill will cost with our fee calculator
Graduate employability
McGill is a top-ranking university for graduate employability, with 93% of our alumni working or studying 6 months after graduation.
Our university is also recognized by employers as a top university in Canada for graduate employability year after year.
Attracting bright minds from all over the world
McGill has some of the highest entering averages of any Canadian university. Many of our graduates go on to teach and conduct research at prestigious universities, launch business ventures, or take on leadership roles in commercial, non-profit or governmental organizations around the world.
Part of this success stems from the internship, research and entrepreneurial experiences offered here.
More McGill undergraduates have launched successful start-up companies than any other university in Canada. Many benefitted from the award-winning business incubators on campus. This is a place to take risks and build confidence.
If you’re interested in pursuing undergraduate studies at McGill, you can review the prerequisites and previous years’ admission scores to help you prepare to apply.
Future graduate students can consult the minimum admission requirements as well as the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies course catalogue to begin their journey into advanced studies.
McGill’s student body
Our student body is made up of about 30% international students who come from 150 countries around the world. Here’s a look at our student body breakdown:
39,380 Total students [Fall 2023]
27,196 Undergraduate students
10,147 Graduate students
576 Postdoctoral scholars
1,461 Residents and fellows
International Students: First year: 26.3% | Graduate: 43.1%
