Overview
46%
Acceptance Rate?Calculated from yearly application and admission figures published in official Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
39,000
Total Students?Approximate total enrollment as reported by the university in official publications and CUDO reports.
123
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student dataMontreal, QC
$3,027–$12,607
Domestic Tuition Per Year?Typical full-time undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year, based on Statistics Canada data. Actual fees vary by program and exclude ancillary fees and living costs.
McGill is perhaps Canada's most internationally recognized university, often called the 'Harvard of the North'. Located in downtown Montreal, it attracts high-achieving students from across the globe to its rigorous academic programs.
McGill University's overall acceptance rate is approximately 46% for 2026 undergraduate admissions. Across 24 programs tracked on Uniscope, acceptance rates span 10–60%. These figures are based on 123 verified applicant submissions shared directly by students on Uniscope.
Report Card
Uniscope · 2026 Edition
Programs
Architecture (B.Sc.Arch.)
97%
10%
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Bioengineering (B.Eng.)
97%
15%
→
Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.)
96.5%
15%
→
Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)
97%
15%
→
Management (B.Com.)
94%
20%
→
Chemical Engineering (B.Eng.)
92%
25%
→
Civil Engineering (B.Eng.)
92%
25%
→
Computer Engineering (B.Eng.)
92%
25%
→
Software Engineering (B.Eng.)
91%
25%
→
Bio-Physical-Computational Sciences Group (B.Sc.)
94%
25%
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Student Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at McGill University?
The overall acceptance rate at McGill University is approximately 46%. Rates vary significantly by program, so check individual program pages for competitive averages.
What are the most competitive programs at McGill University?
The most competitive programs at McGill University by acceptance rate are Architecture (B.Sc.Arch.) (~10%), Bioengineering (B.Eng.) (~15%), Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) (~15%).
How many undergraduate programs does McGill University offer?
McGill University offers over 24 undergraduate programs.
How much is tuition at McGill University?
For the 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at McGill University is $3,027 to $12,607 CAD per year for domestic students and $31,500 to $51,000 CAD per year for international students. Actual fees vary by program — professional, engineering, and co-op programs may cost more. Quebec residents pay the lower rate; Canadian students from other provinces pay approximately $12,600 per year.
How many students attend McGill University?
McGill University has approximately 39,000 full-time students enrolled.
Where is McGill University located?
McGill University is located in Montreal, QC.