Skip to contentSkip to footer
employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

McGill University

Is this your company?

McGill University reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(2,736 total reviews)

Suzanne Fortier

81% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

McGill University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,736 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The McGill University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
3.0
Jun 8, 2026

Great Place to Develop Scientific Expertise

Phd student
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Gained extensive experience in cancer genomics, molecular biology, and translational oncology research. Developed expertise in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and problem-solving. Published scientific manuscripts and developed strong project management skills.

Cons

Research projects often involved long timelines and uncertain outcomes. Balancing experimental work, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and deadlines could be challenging. Funding and resource constraints occasionally affected project pace and priorities. Academic environments can offer fewer opportunities for rapid career progression. Limited exposure to some industry-specific practices.

Viewing 10 - 12 of 2,736 Reviews
Related searches: McGill University jobs | McGill University salaries | McGill University benefits | McGill University interviews
ReviewsMcGill University reviews

Glassdoor has 3,521 McGill University reviews submitted anonymously by McGill University employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if McGill University is right for you.