Why is McGill University famous?
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The McGill University, is known globally for its work in thje fields of chemistry, medicine & biology. The institute is known for having one of the best research infrastructures among higher educational institutes in the region.
As per an official media release, shared by the university, it recieved an landmark amout of USD 165 million in the form of federal investment in DNA to RNA D2R category.
The institute is also involved in international research partnerships with over 99 international countries & some other popular areas of its research includes: Artificial Intelligence & Genomics.
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Both Concordia and McGill are part of best public universities in Canada and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Mentioned below is comparison between them based on some key areas to help students decide which one is best for them-
Criteria | Concordia University | McGill University |
|---|---|---|
Location | 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, Canada | 845 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 0G4, Canada |
Acceptance Rate | 78% | 46% |
Popular Courses & Streams | Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Fine Arts | Medicine, Engineering, Law and Science |
Average Tuition Fees (UG) | INR 19.1 L-INR 24.2 L | INR 12.3 L-INR 54.2 L |
Average Tuition Fees (PG) | INR 5.9 L-INR 23.5 L | INR 7.7 L-INR 62.5 L |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking | #20 in Canada | #3 in Canada |
Shiksha Global Ranking | #413 | #51 |
You can find more stories about McGill University alumni on the official McGill Alumni website. Else you can connect with other alumni of university through McGill's social media channels, or by reading student blogs, which often feature inspiring alumni interviews and career journeys.
McGill University's global alumni network offers students mentorship, internships, and career guidance. They connect with graduates in Canada and abroad. These alumni connections provide insights and job opportunities to students. This gives students a clear advantage in shaping their careers and achieving long-term professional success.
McGill receives over 50,000 applications each year, out of which the university accepts around 23,000. As a result, university acceptance rate remains around 40%. Check the table mentioned below.
Year | Number of Applications Received | Number of Students Accepted | McGill University Acceptance Rate |
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2024 | 53,377 | 23,957 | 44.88% |
2023 | 56,515 | 23,154 | 40.97% |
2022 | 58,549 | 22,679 | 38.08% |
2021 | 63,719 | 23,324 | 36.6% |
2020 | 52,627 | 23,254 | 44.1% |
Yes, according to MBA placement data (2024), 100% of the full time MBA students who were seeking internship opportunities were able to secure one, a few months after completing graduation.
Monthly mean base salary earned by graduates as part of the internship stood at CAD 5,618 (INR 3.47 L) while monthly median figure stood at CAD 5,000 (INR 3.1 L).
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