Quebec
Founded in 1821
McGill University, located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a prestigious research university founded in 1821. It is the oldest institution of higher education in Canada and has earned international recognition, often referred to as the "Harvard of the North" or "Canada's Harvard." McGill University, alongside the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia, is considered one of Canada's "Big Three" universities. The university has maintained its position as the top-ranked Canadian university for fourteen consecutive years.
Montreal, the largest bilingual city in the world, is situated at the confluence of the Ottawa and Saint Lawrence rivers. It is Canada's second-largest city and a major center for finance and business, with a population of around 3.5 million. McGill's campus is built on the slopes of Mount Royal, right in the heart of the city, offering scenic views and proximity to the city's commercial center.
McGill University is one of Canada's "Old Four" universities, alongside the University of Toronto, the University of Western Ontario, and Queen's University. The university has 22 departments, divided into 11 faculties and 11 schools, and is home to four affiliated hospitals. It offers more than 340 undergraduate programs and over 225 graduate programs in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, natural sciences, and agriculture. McGill is known for its world-class programs and is the leading university in Canada for international students, attracting individuals from over 150 countries. Due to its academic quality, historical reputation, and cultural environment that compares to Ivy League schools in the U.S., McGill has become a popular choice for American students, despite its relatively lower tuition fees. It has the largest number of American students among all universities in Canada.