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McGill University

📍 Montreal, Quebec • Canada

McGill University, founded in 1821 in Montreal, is one of Canada’s most prestigious research institutions with a deeply international reputation. Known for medicine, law, neuroscience (The Neuro), and a vibrant bilingual city lifestyle.

Testing Policy

Test-Optional

McGill is test-optional for students graduating from US high schools. Standardized tests are not required or used for Canadian or IB curriculum applicants.

Institutional Selectivity

Highly Competitive (~38.0% (Faculty of Science / BCom ~15%))

McGill operates on a primarily grade-based admissions model with transparent minimum cut-offs. Top science, commerce, and engineering programs require top-decile secondary results (94%+ or IB 36-39).

Language Proficiency

Required for Non-Native

English is the language of instruction at McGill despite being in Francophone Montreal. Required for applicants from non-English schools.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Canadian High School Applicants

Deadline: February 1

Decision: Rolling from February to May

US and International Applicants

Deadline: January 15

Decision: Rolling from February to May

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