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McGill University
McGill University is a public university in Montreal, Canada, founded in 1821, with about 37,900 students.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Founded
- 1821
- Students
- 37,888
- Teaching language
- English
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Logo: Coat of arms of James McGill (grant of 1922), Public domain
McGill University is a public research university in Montreal, Quebec. It was established by royal charter in 1821 from the bequest of Scottish merchant James McGill and is one of Canada's oldest and most internationally recognised universities.
Its downtown campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal, with the Macdonald Campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue for agricultural and environmental sciences. McGill's faculties include agricultural and environmental sciences, arts, dental medicine and oral health sciences, education, engineering, law, management (Desautels), medicine and health sciences, music (Schulich School of Music), and science. Notable research contributions include work by Ernest Rutherford on radioactivity during his time there.
Instruction is in English, although students may submit written work in French. Fees differ for Quebec residents, other Canadians and international students. Undergraduate residences are available, and the university offers entrance scholarships and need-based aid.
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Courses at McGill University are taught in English.
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Accommodation options include: Undergraduate residences.
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McGill University was founded in 1821.
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