McGill University

McGill University is one of the most reputed higher education institutes and the 7^th oldest university in Canada. The university houses 39,267 students with 68% pursuing undergraduate programs and 32% studying graduate programs. Right now, 31.8% of students at McGill University are international students representing 150 countries. The university boasts an undergraduate acceptance rate of 38%, indicating a moderately competitive admission policy. McGill has accepted 29.2% of graduate program applicants in 2021. 

The cost of studying at McGill University is widely variable based on the program type. Tuition expenses for international students vary between 18,000-50,000 USD (~13.4-37.4 lakh INR). A doctorate degree is a best-paying degree at McGill University with an average salary of $118,000 per annum. Graduate students secure high-paying jobs in Canada across several tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

McGill University offers admission to nearly 500 undergraduate programs and 93 graduate and doctoral programs to international students. The university is one of the 3 English-language universities in Quebec. Programs at McGill University are offered in English through 11 faculties and 11 schools, all of them spanning  300 buildings. 

Indian students need a minimum of 75-85% overall score in class XII for admission to McGill University. Students need to attain a minimum internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 86. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 and its equivalents are also accepted by the university as alternatives. The application deadline for McGill University is January 15. Applicants should upload the supporting documents on the same date.

Likes: 

• Scholarships: The university exhibits a dedicated office to offer need-based scholarships to the international students. The scholarships cover tuition fees and allows the students to go for work-study programs, apply for emergency loans, and other money management programs. 
• Campus: The university exhibits a couple of campuses with state-of-the-art facilities. The university campus works as an ecosystem for itself with greenhouses, arboretum and farm offering food to the residents.
• Achievements: The university is prominently known for producing 12 Nobel laureates and 145 Rhodes Scholars. It is often touted as one of the best Canadian universities for the brightest minds across the world.
• Inventions: McGill has been part of some of the greatest inventions which include the invention of dividable atoms, Plexiglas, and the first map of the brain’s motor cortex. Interestingly, McGill claims to be the inventor of modern American football, hockey, and basketball.

Dislikes:

• Large Class Size: Students planning to study in a tranquil and spacious environment might find the large class size of McGill University a little odd.
• Costly Food and Dining Services: The expensive meal options at McGill University are hard to afford for students on a budget planning to study in Canada.