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McGill University

Montreal, Canada

McGill University, founded in 1821 and located in Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada’s top public research institutions. It is known for its rigorous academic programs, innovative research, and a diverse student body representing over 150 countries. McGill has produced numerous Nobel laureates and Rhodes Scholars.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at McGill University

1. Academic Requirements:

Secondary School Diploma: Applicants must have completed a recognized pre-university diploma that qualifies them for university admission in their home country

Program-Specific Prerequisites: Certain programs have specific subject prerequisites. For example:

Engineering: Requires proficiency in mathematics and sciences.

Science Programs: May require background in subjects like biology, chemistry, or physics.

Competitive Grades: Admission is competitive, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance relative to the applicant pool.

 

2. English Language Proficiency:

If English is not the applicant's primary language, proof of English proficiency is required. Accepted tests and their minimum score requirements include:

IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5.

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 86.

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115.

Exemptions may apply for applicants who have studied in English-language institutions for a specified duration.

 

 

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.

McGill University Application Statistics

Students
40306
International Students
10000
Undergraduates
27601
Postgraduate
10144
Faculty Strength
1689
Student Faculty Ratio
22
Acceptance Rate
46 %
Tuition Fees
$ 36880
Living Cost
$ 15000
Other Fees
$ 3012
Avg. GPA
3.7
Avg. IB
37
Avg. Percentage
82 %
Avg. SAT
1400
Avg. ACT
33
Avg. IELTS
6.5
Avg. GMAT
670
Avg. GRE
321
Avg. GRE Quantitative
163
Avg. GRE Verbal
158

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