Choosing a graduate school
Choosing a graduate school can be one of the most important decisions you will make. It is important to find the right fit based on your research interests and who you are as a person. Everyone’s needs are different, so take time to research and evaluate your options.
When choosing a graduate school, there are several factors you should consider:
- The reputation of the university
- The location and environment
- The quality of the program of interest to you
- The minimum admissions requirements
- Your compatibility with a prospective thesis supervisor (in terms of research interests and mentorship style)
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary and international research projects
- The available graduate funding
Research and funding opportunities
It is also important to consider opportunities for both interdisciplinary and international research projects, if this is appropriate to your field of research. Once you have found a supervisor, you will want to ask about facilities, other lines of research being undertaken, responsibilities, time lines and working hours.
You will also want to ask about average multi-year funding packages within the department. Yearly funding may consist of fellowships, stipends from research grants, and salary from employment such as teaching and research assistantships. At McGill, we offer our research students the most competitive and generous funding level in Quebec.
Visit McGill
Take advantage of the opportunities available to you, by participating in a campus visit, by visiting the department you are interested in, or by attending McGill's Open House.
Postdoctoral research and training
For information on postdoctoral research and training, please visit the postdoctoral studies page.
