Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate (master's) course in business & management at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. It takes Up to 16 months, with intakes in August 2027.

McGill University is a public institution, ranked 30 in the world, 1st in Canada in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$81,375 a year, about ₹54.5 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly C$122,063 (≈ ₹81.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Programme tuition $108,500 for the Fall 2027 class, shown here as an average per 12 months; international study trip fee $3,000 extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at McGill University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA (roughly first-class standing in India) is McGill's general graduate minimum; programmes may ask for more.
• The MMA asks for a strong quantitative background; the MBA asks for work experience and GMAT/GRE (or a waiver).
• Thesis master's degrees usually need a supervisor who agrees to take you.
• Deadlines vary: the MMA's first round closes on 15 November 2026 for July 2027 entry.

For this course: McGill graduate standard; check the MBA admissions page.

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This course starts in: August 2027.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Statement of purpose, CV and references (graduate)
• GMAT/GRE scores where required (MBA)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) after admission
• Proof of funds for the CAQ and study permit

• McGill Entrance Scholarships (one-year and Major renewable awards)

  Undergraduate, entering from secondary school

  Value: One-year awards and renewable Major Entrance Scholarships; values set each year

  Students with outstanding academic results and leadership, including international students. Major (renewable) scholarships need a separate application by McGill's deadline, usually in early December for September entry.

  Official page

• Desautels MMA merit entrance scholarships

  Master of Management in Analytics

  Value: Amount varies; paid in two instalments (September and January)

  All admitted MMA students are considered automatically; no separate application.

  Official page

• Desautels MBA scholarships and awards

  MBA

  Value: Merit-based; amount set each year

  Admitted MBA candidates are considered; check the MBA tuition and funding page for international eligibility.

  Official page

McGill University was founded in 1821 using a bequest from James McGill, a Scottish-born Montreal merchant. It is one of Canada's oldest universities and consistently its top-ranked in the QS World University Rankings. McGill is strong in medicine, life sciences, engineering, law and management, and its graduates include Nobel laureates and many Canadian leaders.

The downtown campus sits at the foot of Mount Royal in the middle of Montreal, a bilingual city where most daily life is in French but McGill teaches in English. Montreal is cheaper to live in than Toronto or Vancouver and is known for its festivals, food and student culture. The Macdonald Campus on the western tip of the island hosts agriculture, food and environmental sciences.

Business & Management courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)brock-universityFull-time 1–2 years (20 half-credit courses); optional co-op · C$39,565 / year
• Master of Science in Management (MSc)brock-university2 years full-time (five terms) · C$16,814 / year
• Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA)brock-university8 months full-time (10 half-credit courses) · C$39,565 / year
• Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters), applied learning project · C$18,127 / year
• Project Management (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters) · C$18,127 / year
• Project Management – Information Technology (Graduate Certificate)canadore-college1 year · C$18,027 / year

More courses at McGill University

• Bachelor of Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and others)4 years (3.5 if you enter with advanced standing; co-op in some programmes) · C$65,168 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$64,786 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (Desautels Faculty of Management)4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$71,687 / year
• Master of Management in Analytics (in person)12 or 16 months (full time) · C$79,020 / year
• Bachelor of Science (Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience and other life sciences)4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$64,786 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics4 years (3 with advanced standing) · C$64,786 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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