McGill University is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university was founded by a charter granted by King George IV in 1821 and named after the Scottish industrialist James McGill, who founded the university's predecessor, McGill University (or simply McGill College) in 1813; In 1885 it was renamed McGill University. McClellan's main campus is located on the slopes of Mount Royal in Montreal, with a second campus located 30 kilometers (19 mi) west of the main campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bello. and on the island of Montreal. Along with the University of Toronto, the university is one of only two universities outside the United States to be members of the Association of American Universities, and the only Canadian member of the World Economic Forum's Global University Leaders Forum (GULF). McGill has the highest overall admissions standards of any Canadian university and offers degrees and diplomas in more than 300 disciplines.

The mission of McGill University is to provide excellent education in learning and information development and dissemination and to serve society by meeting the highest international standards through research and academic activities.

The Career Planning Service (CAPS) offers seminars, individual counseling, a robust job posting service, and a comprehensive career resource center to assist students in their career development and search and placement for permanent, part-time, and summer jobs.