Who is James McGill?
a Montreal merchant
from where?
Scotland
what came from his legacy?
McGill College
what was it considered?
a precursor
to what?
the university
which one?
McGill University
where is it located?
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
when was McGill college formed?
in 1813
when was the University formed?
1821
how did it come to be?
a royal charter granted by the King
who was the King?
King George IV
How many campuses are there?
Two
where are they?
main campus is located at Mount Royal
is that downtown?
yes
where is the other?
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
how far apart are they?
30 kilometres (18 miles)
what kind of University is it?
public research
how many different programs of study are there?
over 300
what are the most popular programs?
Arts, Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Management
which American assoc. is it affiliated with?
the Association of American Universities
are there several international universities that belong?
no