QS World Ranking
#31
Acceptance Rate
46%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$22,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#9
Montreal
Application Deadline
January 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
40,000
students
International Students
30%
US Students
8%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Canada's top-ranked university, located in vibrant bilingual Montreal with affordable tuition.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Direct application system. One of Canada's most selective universities. Bilingual city environment.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to McGill University
Acceptance Rate
46%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
January 15
Instruction Language
English/French
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$22,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via McGill's online portal
- SAT 1400+ or ACT 31+ (competitive — top 10% of US applicants)
- Competitive GPA: 3.7+ strongly recommended
- Official high school transcripts required
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+ (English speakers typically exempt)
- Supplemental essay / personal profile for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/French
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$22,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 46%
- QS Best Student City (Montreal)
- #9 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Entrance Scholarship
- ✓Major Admission Scholarship
Cost of Living — Montreal, Canada
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,505
vs. avg US college student
21% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Montreal is one of North America's most affordable major cities. Historically low rents and a vibrant student scene.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at McGill University as a US Student
McGill University is located in Montreal, Canada and is ranked #31in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sciences, Business, and more. Instruction is offered in English/French. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$22,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 46%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of January 15. Scholarships available include the Entrance Scholarship.