• • Undergraduate Tuition (2024–2025)
    Arts (BA): ~ CAD 44,000 in tuition + CAD 2,152 (fees) + CAD 1,129 (health & dental) = ~ CAD 47,280/year 

  • Commerce: ~ CAD 67,572 tuition + CAD 2,193 (fees) + CAD 1,129 (health & dental) = ~ CAD 70,900/year 

  • Engineering: ~ CAD 62,637 tuition + CAD 2,561 (fees) + CAD 1,129 (health & dental) = ~ CAD 66,330/year 
    
    

• Graduate Tuition (Non-thesis Master’s, 2025-2026)
  For many 2nd-cycle (non-thesis) programs: tuition ~ CAD 31,269 + additional fees (~CAD 722) + health & dental (~CAD 1,047) = ~ CAD 34,325/year 

  • For some other non-thesis graduate programs (2024–25): ~ CAD 29,213 tuition (per typical 30 credits) + CAD 1,722 (insurance) + other fees = ~ CAD 32,130/year

• Living Costs (Estimate)

  • According to one source, for international students: residence costs range from ~ CAD 8,148 to CAD 13,052/year; mandatory meal plan (on-campus) ~ CAD 5,475. 

  • Health insurance (for international students): ~ CAD 1,161/year (depending on plan) 
    
    2. World Ranking

McGill University is highly ranked globally:

• QS World University Rankings (2026): # 27 globally.

• Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings (2026): McGill ranked ~ 41st in the world.

• Center for World University Rankings (CWUR): also high, though exact rank varies by year.

3. International Student Details

• Number of international students: McGill has over 12,000 international students reported in some sources.

• Acceptance rate: One source suggests ~ 46% (though this may vary by program).

• English proficiency requirements: For many programs, TOEFL ~ 100, or IELTS ~ 7.0. 

• Financial support: McGill offers a variety of funding options, including scholarships, work-study, fee deferrals, and emergency loans for students. 

4. Core Benefits (Why Choose McGill)

Here are some of McGill’s major strengths and benefits, especially for international students:

1. Strong Global Reputation

   • Consistently ranked among the top 30–50 universities globally → good prestige & recognition.

   • Highly regarded for research, academic quality, and international outlook.

2. Diverse Academic Programs

   • Wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, law, business, medicine, etc.

   • Strong graduate programs with opportunities for research, non-thesis master’s, and PhD.

3. International Community

   • Large international student body → culturally diverse campus.

   • Support services for international students (e.g., health insurance, financial aid, orientation).

4. Funding Opportunities

   • Scholarships (merit-based and need-based), work-study programs, and emergency financial support.

   • Options for graduate students to receive funding or assistantships.

5. Location & Quality of Life

   • Located in Montreal, Quebec, which is known for high quality of life and a lower cost of living compared to some other major North American cities. 

   • Vibrant student culture, bilingual city (English & French), good public transport, and rich cultural environment.

6. Research & Career Prospects

   • Strong research output → good for students interested in academic or industry research.

   • Good employer reputation: McGill graduates are well-regarded by employers globally.