Rankings
How every major ranking places McGill University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 44 | $23,068 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 44 | $23,068 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 35 | $23,068 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 35 | $23,068 | See → |
| Social sciences | 27 | $23,068 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 23 | $23,068 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 15 | $23,068 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 15 | $20,706 | See → |
| Psychology | 15 | $23,068 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 14 | $23,068 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 9 | $23,068 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $23,068 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $23,068 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $23,068 | See → |
| Business & management | 2 | $23,651 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at McGill University
The job market for McGill University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at McGill University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,068 a year; half of McGill University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $20,706 and $23,068. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $23,651, natural sciences $20,706.
How is McGill University ranked?
McGill University is ranked #27 by QS (2026), #41 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #76 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#3) and Anatomy & Physiology (#5).
How many postgraduate courses does McGill University offer?
288 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are education & teaching (44), life sciences & biotechnology (44) and engineering & technology (35).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from McGill University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.