Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Desautels Faculty of Management

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

Desautels’ Master of Management in Finance is a rigorous one-year programme in Montréal combining financial theory with practical training, in one of Canada’s most affordable big cities.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
One-year intensive format
Lower living costs than Toronto or Vancouver
Strong quantitative training
Finance-focused career services
Bilingual city with global links

Programme & duration: Master of Management in Finance (MMF): about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $40,000 – $60,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with a strong quantitative record. GMAT/GRE commonly required; essays and references.

Employability & placement

Strong placement into banking, asset management and financial consulting across Montréal, Toronto and international financial centres.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in corporate finance, derivatives, financial econometrics and sustainable finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Desautels Faculty of Management

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill Desautels offers specialised Master of Management streams in a vibrant Montréal setting, combining a globally recognised university brand with competitive tuition and living costs.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
Specialised management streams
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong international reputation
Co-curricular and case competitions
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: Master of Management (MM) – specialised streams: about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $35,000 – $60,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with strong grades. GMAT/GRE may be required depending on the stream; essays and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter consulting, finance, marketing, operations and technology management roles across Canada and internationally.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in strategy, organisational behaviour, analytics and international business.

Course

MBA

Offered by Desautels Faculty of Management

QS Global MBA Ranking

Ranked among Canada’s top full-time MBA programmes (QS Global MBA Rankings)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s MBA is a globally minded programme in one of North America’s most affordable and cosmopolitan cities, with specialisations in finance, technology and innovation.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
Affordable Montréal living costs
Specialisation tracks
Strong bilingual environment
Global alumni network
Case competition success

Programme & duration: Full-time MBA: about 16 months (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $80,000 – $110,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE, 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–30
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average about 650+ (GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Graduates move into consulting, finance, technology and operations roles in Montréal, Toronto and international markets.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in innovation, strategy, finance and operations management.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Desautels Faculty of Management

QS Marketing

Marketing stream within a top-ranked Canadian business schoolQS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill Desautels offers marketing-focused graduate study in Montréal with a research-informed curriculum and strong global alumni connections.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
Marketing-focused study
Affordable Montréal living costs
Research-informed teaching
Strong alumni connections
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: Master of Management in Marketing / marketing stream: about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $35,000 – $60,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree with strong grades. GMAT/GRE may be required; CV and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in brand management, market research, consumer insights and consulting roles.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in consumer psychology, marketing analytics and digital marketing.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s MA in Economics offers rigorous training with course-based and research options in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
Rigorous quantitative training
Affordable Montréal living costs
Course and research options
Strong policy and finance connections
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: MA in Economics: about 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in economics with strong grades; mathematics and statistics required. References and statement of purpose.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter central banking, consulting, financial analysis and public-sector policy roles, or proceed to a PhD.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics and applied microeconomics.

Course

Architecture

Offered by School of Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s School of Architecture offers an accredited professional MArch in Montréal, known for its strength in sustainable design and urban studies.

Key advantages

Accredited professional programme
Strong sustainability and urban focus
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong design heritage
Bilingual, cosmopolitan city
Global alumni network

Programme & duration: Master of Architecture (professional): about 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent; design portfolio, statement and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates enter architecture, urban design and planning practices in Canada and abroad; licensure requires further internship and examinations.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in sustainable design, urban studies, architectural history and digital design.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Department of Chemical Engineering offers thesis and non-thesis routes with strengths in biomedical engineering, advanced materials and process technology.

Key advantages

Thesis and non-thesis routes
Strong biomedical and materials research
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong industry connections in Québec
Bilingual city
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in process engineering, materials, pharmaceuticals and energy, or continue to doctoral research.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in biomedical and bioprocess engineering, nanomaterials, polymers and sustainable processes.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Civil Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s civil engineering department offers thesis and non-thesis routes with research in structures, materials, environmental and water-resources engineering.

Key advantages

Thesis and non-thesis routes
Structures and materials research
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong Québec engineering industry
Bilingual city
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in structural and environmental consulting, infrastructure and construction, or continue to doctoral research.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in structural engineering, concrete materials, water resources and environmental engineering.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s ECE department offers thesis and non-thesis routes with research in communications, signal processing and power systems in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Thesis and non-thesis routes
Signal processing and communications research
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong aerospace and AI sectors
Bilingual city
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in communications, aerospace, AI and power systems, or continue to doctoral research.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in communications, signal processing, power systems and machine learning.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s mechanical engineering department offers thesis and non-thesis routes and links to Montréal’s large aerospace industry, in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Thesis and non-thesis routes
Montréal’s aerospace industry
Affordable living costs
Strong research facilities
Bilingual city
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MEng or MSc (thesis): 1–2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $45,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field with a strong average. References and statement; thesis route requires a supervisor.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in aerospace, energy, manufacturing and design roles, or continue to doctoral research.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in aerospace engineering, biomechanics, thermofluids and manufacturing.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s biomedical research programmes link to Montréal’s teaching hospitals and research institutes, in an affordable and cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Affiliated hospital research institutes
Wide choice of research areas
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong funding opportunities
Interdisciplinary programmes
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MSc Experimental Medicine / MSc Biochemistry / MSc Biomedical Engineering: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical science or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to PhD or medical programmes or join biopharma and clinical research organisations.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in neuroscience, cancer, genetics, immunology and biomedical engineering.

Course

Nursing

Offered by Ingram School of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Ingram School of Nursing offers advanced-practice and research routes grounded in McGill’s distinctive ‘McGill Model’ of nursing, in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

McGill Model of nursing
Advanced-practice routes
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong health-system links
Bilingual city
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MSc(Applied) Nursing / Nurse Practitioner streams: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 7.0 overall (min 6.5–7.0 in each band; clinical streams may require more)TOEFL iBT: 92+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: Four-year BScN or equivalent with a strong average and RN registration for clinical streams. References and statement of intent.

Employability & placement

Graduates take advanced-practice, leadership, education and research roles; registration rules apply to clinical streams.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in health systems, family health, chronic illness and primary care.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers research-based graduate study in drug action and development, in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Pharmacology research strengths
Affordable Montréal living costs
Funding often available
Hospital research institutes
Wide choice of supervisors
Top-ranked Canadian university

Programme & duration: MSc in Pharmacology (thesis): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, biochemistry or a related life-science field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates move into pharmaceutical research, clinical trials and regulatory roles, or progress to doctoral study; the MSc does not lead to pharmacist licensure.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in neuropharmacology, drug discovery, cancer therapeutics and cardiovascular pharmacology.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Department of Psychology is a leading research department with strengths in neuroscience, cognitive and clinical psychology, in an affordable cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Leading research department
Neuroscience and cognitive strengths
Affordable Montréal living costs
Funding often available
Hospital research partnerships
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: MA / MSc (research-based, usually within a PhD pathway): 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a strong average and research experience. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and statement of research interests.

Employability & placement

Graduates typically progress to doctoral study, research or applied roles; clinical practice requires doctoral-level training and licensure.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, behavioural science and developmental psychology.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education offers thesis-based graduate study in an affordable cosmopolitan city, with a focus on exercise science and health.

Key advantages

Top-ranked Canadian university
Affordable Montréal living costs
Exercise science and health focus
Funding often available
Hospital research links
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: MSc in Kinesiology: 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $10,000 – $25,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in exercise science, rehabilitation and health research, or progress to doctoral study.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in exercise physiology, motor control, sport psychology and physical activity and health.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Faculty of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Faculty of Law is unique in Canada for its bijural (civil law and common law) and transsystemic approach, offering an LLM with a wide choice of specialisations in an affordable city.

Key advantages

Bijural civil and common-law training
Transsystemic approach
Wide choice of specialisations
Affordable Montréal living costs
Strong international reputation
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: LLM (thesis or non-thesis): 1–1.5 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB/JD or equivalent) with strong grades. References, statement of purpose and writing sample for thesis routes.

Employability & placement

Graduates work in international law, policy and academia; the LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada (NCA/bar admission rules apply).

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in comparative law, international law, human rights, private law and legal theory.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 50 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #27 (2026)

McGill’s Department of Political Science offers a research-focused MA with strength in international relations theory, conflict and comparative politics in a cosmopolitan city.

Key advantages

Strong international relations research
Affordable Montréal living costs
Research-focused programme
Funding often available
Pathway to PhD
Bilingual city

Programme & duration: MA in Political Science (international relations stream): 1–2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake); January for selected programmes
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 86–90PTE: 60+
Entry requirements: Four-year bachelor’s degree in political science or a related field with a strong average. Writing sample, statement of purpose and references.

Employability & placement

Graduates progress to doctoral study or work in government, policy research and international organisations.

Student experience

Montréal is one of North America’s most affordable major cities and a bilingual student hub with a vibrant cultural scene. McGill’s downtown campus has one of Canada’s largest and most diverse international cohorts, and French is not required to study in English.

Research strengths

Research in international relations theory, conflict, global governance and comparative politics.

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