B.Eng. in Mechanical engineering 

at McGill University, Montreal

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-

Both the universities – McGill University and the University of Toronto are great universities and the decision to choose between these universities is dependent on personal preferences, about the specific program, the culture and environment, etc. However, some of the points according to some of the reviews over an unofficial source are:

• University of Toronto’s admissions standards are somewhat lower than McGill University, particularly in some programs like Business 
• McGill students tend to have a stronger sense of school pride / spirit
• McGill University is much more international when it comes to the diversity of students, especially if you look beyond students from India and China

To further elaborate the comparison, here are the rankings of both of these universities:

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.

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).

Both McGill & Univ of British Columbia are considered among the best universities in Canada however there are some variation in terms of how selective these institutions are at accepting students to its courses.

McGill Univ acceptance rate stands at around 46% while that of Univ of British Columbia stands at around 52%. Both these institutions are largely similar in terms of their selectiveness but UBC is slightly easier to secure admissions to than McGill. 

No, McGill University is not part of the prestigious group of Ivy League institutions, despite maintaining a high academic standard, & a quality educational environment.

A simple reason for that is the university's location as an Canadian institution. The Ivy League only takes into consideration the universities based in the United States, & as a result, McGill doesn't make the cut.

The Ivy League universities are considered the pinnacle of quality education, & are among the most sought-after institutes, globally.

Yes, Google recruits McGill University graduates, per the latest MBA employment report (2024) made public by the university. However, it is not the only tech giant hiring McGill graduates, with the below organizations also recruiting students:

• Amazon
• Facebook
• Deloitte
• Amazon Web Services
• Cognizant 

Some other popular organizations hiring McGill MBA graduates include: Abbott, IBM, DHL Supply Chain, McKinsey & Company & PwC Middle East.

Both Universities are very selective at granting admissions to students & only consider highly qualified individuals. The universities are neck & neck in terms of their acceptance rates, with the University of McGill acceptance rate standing at 46%, while that of University of Toronto is around 43%. It can be said that University of McGill is marginally easier to secure admisisons at as compared to University of Toronto.

Candidates interested in admissions at either institute must perform really well in past academics & university level exams & maintain a professional resume that stands out from the rest to have the best possible chance of securing a seat.

Justin Trudeau who is the prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025 is a notable alumni member at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

He had completed a UG degree in English Literature in 1994 before going on to study a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC.

Justin had also led the Liberal Party from the years 2013 to 2025 & was a member of parliament from Papineau between 2008-2025.  

University of Toronto,  McGill University and University of British Columbia have been ranked as some top universities in Canada. Toronto University has highest world ranking as compared to other 2 universities and is also known to have highest placement rate of 97% for MBA courses.

Some of the important comparative points for these universities based on different parameters are given as follows:

(1 CAD = 60.76 INR)