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McGill University

Montreal, Canada · U15 · Founded 1821
#51
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, McGill University ranks #51 globally — #27 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #38 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #76 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #62 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, McGill University places #51 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#27
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#38
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#76
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#62
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1821
Total students
≈ 40,000
International students
≈ 31%
Group
U15
Official site

Subject rankings

McGill University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Mining & Mineral Engineering #2 #51-75
Anatomy & Physiology #5
Library & Information Science #11 #10
Music #13
Performing Arts #15
Psychology #22 #27 #30 #16
Medicine / Clinical #23 #50 #23
Biological Sciences #39 #25 #43
History of Art #26-50
Clinical & Health #27
Life Sciences & Medicine #28 #36
Education #28 #37 #51-75 #77
Environmental Science #32 #76-100 #29
Law #30 #33 #101-150
Chemical Engineering #31 #151-200
Anthropology #31
Sports Science #31
Linguistics #32
Social Sciences & Management #32 #40
Sociology #32 #48
Arts & Humanities #35 #49 #42
History #35
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #35 #151-200 #114
Political Science & IR #35 #76-100
Geography #36 #101-150
Earth & Geosciences #48 #36 #106
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #37 #101-150 #280
Statistics #37 #47
English Language & Literature #38
Natural / Physical Sciences #39 #66
Modern Languages #40
Engineering & Technology #41 #72 #181
Artificial Intelligence #41 #151-200
Civil Engineering #42 #201-300 #168
Computer Science #43 #74 #151-200 #140
Business & Management #44 #101-150
Agriculture & Forestry #65 #151-200 #45
Public Health #51-75 #45
Development Studies #46
Food Science & Technology #46 #56
Theology & Religious Studies #47
Chemistry #47 #201-300 #161
Marketing #48
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #49 #201-300 #278
Nursing #50 #151-200
Architecture #51-100
Philosophy #51-100
Dentistry #51-150 #76-100
Communication & Media #51-100 #151-200
Public Administration #51-100
Transportation Science #51-75
Accounting & Finance #54 #151-200
Mathematics #55 #76-100 #144
Materials Science #57 #201-300 #166
Physics & Astronomy #61 #101-150 #131
Water Resources #101-150 #69
Metallurgical Engineering #76-100
Business & Economics #91
Economics & Econometrics #93 #201-300 #207
Archaeology #101-150
Telecommunication Engineering #151-200
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #151-200 #241
Biomedical Engineering #201-300
Biotechnology #201-300 #231
Automation & Control #301-400
Energy Science & Engineering #301-400 #360

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is McGill University ranked in the world in 2026?

McGill University ranks #27 in QS 2026, #38 in THE 2026, #76 in ARWU 2025 and #62 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #51 globally.

Is McGill University a U15 university?

Yes. McGill University is a member of the U15.

When was McGill University founded?

McGill University was founded in 1821.

What percentage of McGill University students are international?

Approximately 31% of McGill University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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