McGill University is the oldest institute of higher education in Canada and one of the world's leading universities. With nearly 30,000 students from over 150 countries and featuring a variety of interesting architectural styles, it is a public research university in Montreal. It was founded in 1821 by a royal charter, granted by King George IV. The university has a distinctive campus that mixes modern and ancient historical landmarks, and visitors can tour and learn about the features that this distinguished university hides.