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McGill University

Montreal, Quebec · Computer Sciences and IT · Public / Government

Est. 1821

ABOUT

Overview

Established in 1821, McGill University is an open research university that received the Royal Charter in the same year of establishment. The university was named after James McGill. It was the decision of the University`s Board of Governors to name the university after James McGill as he contributed to the development of the university. Notably, faculty members at the university also include some Nobel Prize winners. Downtown campus is the main campus of the university. It is located in Montreal, Qu bec, Canada, and is divided into the lower campus and the upper campus. Downtown offers accommodation to about 3,000 undergraduate students. The residential halls are well constructed with all necessary amenities. Moreover, the campus is close to restaurants and cafes, and general and medical stores for the convenience of students. Also, the public conveyance is easily accessible from the campus.

AT A GLANCE

Key information

Established

1821

Ownership

Public / Government

Stream

Computer Sciences and IT

Location

Montreal, Quebec

ACADEMICS

Courses offered

32 programmes at MU

CAMPUS LIFE

Facilities

Library
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Hostel
Labs
Wi-Fi Campus

Listed on Campusbells since 30 Jul 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026

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