McGill University

Founded in 1821, McGill is the oldest of the four Montreal universities and one of only two Canadian members of the American Association of Universities. McGill has approximately 30,000 students enrolled in 21 faculties and professional schools. An English language institution in predominately French-speaking Quebec, McGill allows students to submit term papers and write examinations in either language. The University also provides language and literature courses covering more than 30 languages. McGill offers degree and diploma programmes in over 300 areas of study. McGill students have the highest average entering grade of any Canadian university and have for the last several years won, on average, the most national prizes.