
Welcome to McGill Geography
Geography is the study of physical environments and human habitats. It deals with people and places. It covers issues such as global warming and climate change, food and water resources, management of ecosystems, human health, regional economic disparities, urban infrastructure, native land claims and permafrost problems. Both a physical and a social science, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain a broad exposure to modes of analyzing the many environmental and situational problems of contemporary society. Our department is based in the Faculty of Science and offers degrees at the Bachelors (B.A., B.Sc, & B.A.Sc.), Masters (M.A. & M.Sc), and Ph.D. levels.

Undergraduate Geography
The Department offers a range of undergraduate programs, courses, and learning resources.

Graduate Geography
The Department offers graduate programs leading to a Master’s of Arts (MA), a Master’s of Science (MSc), or a doctorate (Ph.D.).
Explore Geography Programs at Open House
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 10am to 4pm for McGill’s Open House and discover how our undergraduate and graduate programs can shape your future. Meet professors, advisors and students, tour our beautiful campus in downtown Montreal, and get your questions answered!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Geospectives Seminar Series
- 20 Oct
New AI Cities: The Case of Neom (Federico Cugurullo, Trinity College Dublin)
- 27 Oct
Deep geographical wealth disparities divide the United States (Tom Kemeny, University of Toronto)
- 10 Nov
Integrating hydrogeomorphology into river restoration practices: a winning approach (Pascale Biron, Concordia University)
- 1 Dec
Geography Faculty Talks: Professors Sarah Moser & Graham Macdonald
News
McGill Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force
Published: 9 Oct 2025McGill Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges
Published: 8 Oct 2025Making Sense of ‘Left Behind Places’ in Canada
Published: 3 Oct 2025Research on Mennonite colonies cited in The Economist!
Published: 1 Oct 2025Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: New piece by Kee & Turner
Published: 29 Sep 2025From Satellites to Sea Ice: GURA Student Investigates Arctic Patterns
Published: 27 Aug 2025
Life after McGill

Our program prepares students for a diverse range of careers, as well as further graduate and professional study.