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Get Admitted to Your Dream University – McGill University

2023-02-03 Aashay Ghadge
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Canada University Admissions, Education, Study Abroad
McGill University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec. Founded in 1821 by a royal charter granted by King George IV, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant. It is one of the most sought-after universities in Canada. The university is one of two members of the Association of American Universities located outside the United States, alongside the University of Toronto, and is the only Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) within the World Economic Forum.

Campuses:

McGill’s main campus is on the slope of Mount Royal in downtown Montreal in the borough of Ville-Marie, with a second campus situated in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, 30 kilometers west of the main campus on Montreal Island, and the Gault Nature Reserve acting as the third campus.

  • Downtown Campus: McGill’s main campus is situated in downtown Montreal at the foot of Mount Royal. A major downtown boulevard, McGill College Avenue, leads up to the Roddick Gates, the university’s formal entrance. Many of the major university buildings were constructed using local grey limestone, which serves as a unifying element. A number of these buildings are connected by indoor tunnels. In 2012, Travel + Leisure rated McGill’s campus as one of the 17 most beautiful university campuses in the world.

  • Macdonald Campus: Located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, this campus houses the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Science, the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, the Institute of Parasitology, and the McGill School of Environment. Its location near the St. Lawrence river makes the campus significantly quieter and nature dense than the Downtown Montreal campus. The Morgan Arboretum and the J. S. Marshall Radar Observatory are nearby. Students attending Macdonald campus often nickname it as the “Mac”.

  • Gault Campus: McGill’s Gault Nature Reserve spans over 10 square kilometers of forest land. The first scientific studies at the site occurred in 1859. It has been the site of extensive research activities. Today there are over 400 scientific articles, 100 graduate theses, more than 50 government reports, and about 30 book chapters based on research at Mont St. Hilaire.

Faculties and Schools:

McGill University offers degrees and diplomas in over 300 fields of study through its various faculties and schools:

  • Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • Faculty of Arts

  • School of Continuing Studies

  • Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

  • Faculty of Education

  • Faculty of Engineering

  • Faculty of Law

  • Desautels Faculty of Management

  • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

  • Schulich School of Music

  • Faculty of Science

International students targeting McGill University need to have an excellent academic profile as a prerequisite to apply to most of the programs offered here. When assessing applicants, the admissions committee considers what subjects the students have chosen during their high school years and how they have performed in them.
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  • Academic Requirements

McGill University has specific requirements for international students based on their high school curriculum. The table below lists the subject requirements for students from the CBSE and IB Boards:
Course/Degree Minimum Requirements for CBSE Minimum Requirements for IB
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, at HL or SL.
Architecture Mathematics and physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and Physics, at HL or SL, with at least one math/science at HL
Arts No specific subject prerequisites.
Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, at HL or SL; at least one math/science at HL
Education No specific prerequisites except for the following:  

  • B.Ed. Secondary Mathematics: mathematics in Class 11 and Class 12.

  • B.Ed. Secondary Science & Technology: mathematics and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12.

  • CASPer Test: B.Ed. applicants (Kindergarten / Elementary, Secondary, PhysEd, and TESL) must complete an online assessment.

  • Applicants must also pass the TESL.

 No specific prerequisites except for the following:  

  • B.Ed. Secondary Mathematics: mathematics HL or SL.

  • B.Ed. Secondary Science & Technology: mathematics and two of biology, chemistry or physics, at HL or SL.

  • CASPer Test: B.Ed. applicants (Kindergarten / Elementary, Secondary, PhysEd, and TESL) must complete an online assessment.

  • Applicants must also pass the TESL.
Engineering Mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Classes 11 and 12. Biology cannot be used as a prerequisite. Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at HL or SL (at least one math/science at HL)
Human Nutrition Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, at HL or SL.
Kinesiology Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, at HL or SL.
Management Mathematics in Class 11 and 12. Applied Mathematics is also accepted. Mathematics at HL or SL.
Nursing Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Proof of French proficiency. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, at HL or SL. Proof of French proficiency.
Science Mathematics, and two of biology, chemistry, or physics in Class 11 and 12. Mathematics and two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, at HL or SL; at least one math/science at HL

  • Essays

Generally, students applying to McGill University’s undergraduate programs do not have any essay requirements. However, for some courses, the university requires a Statement of Purpose. Students should carefully evaluate the admission requirements for the program of their choice before submitting their application.  

  • English Language Proficiency

Most prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they’re admitted to their preferred course at McGill University. International students can appear for any one of the IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE to meet the English requirements. The minimum scores are listed below:
Exam Minimum Score Requirement
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)


Scores are out of 9.0 Bands		 Overall: 6.5 Bands
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)


Scores are out of 120 (overall) and 30 (sectional)		 Overall: 100
  • Reading: 21
  • Listening: 21
  • Writing: 21
  • Speaking: 21
PTE (Pearson Test of English)


Scores are out of 90		 Overall: 65
  • Reading: 60
  • Listening: 60
  • Writing: 60
  • Speaking: 60
Applicants for the 2023/2024 Winter Session must submit test scores from May 1, 2021 onwards.

  • How To Apply?

All prospective students must apply to McGill University through its website. Students need to sign up and create a PIN to initiate the application. They are then required to fill in personal and academic information, post which they can choose the course they wish to apply to.

All things considered, McGill University offers a great college experience for international students. Being among the top universities in Canada, McGill University offers excellent academic and extracurricular opportunities for students to discover their true potential.
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About the Author: 

Aashay Ghadge is an American TESOL Certified English Trainer. He has spent over 5 years teaching 4000+ students from varied cultural and educational backgrounds across China and Thailand. He also has certifications for teaching IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE from exam-conducting bodies like Cambridge, IDP, ETS, and Pearson. He has been helping students succeed in these tests since 2018.

Scholarly helps ambitious international students locate the right universities and courses to pursue their education. We provide college credit courses and research papers to students that want to learn more and differentiate themselves. We help students develop and present their best version to their dream university. Our recommendations are based on the student’s field of interest, academic performance, financial resources and career plans. We provide test preparation classes from the best teachers to help improve scores and thus the prospects for admission. We also assist students with their visa and loan applications to reduce the anxiety associated with international education.

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