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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The McGill University QS Ranking 2026 is #27 in the world. The university has improved 2 spots from its 2025 rank, when it ranked #29 in the world. McGill University Canada has ranked among the top 30 universities in the world for 3 years in a row. Given below is how it has ranked globally as part of the QS Rankings, in the last 3 years.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | #29 | #30 |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Cape Breton University and McGill University are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in the Canada. Check the comparison listed below between Cape Breton University and McGill University.
Parameters | Cape Breton University | McGill University |
|---|---|---|
Establishment | 1951 | 1821 |
Location | Sydney, Nova Scotia | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Shiksha Popularity Rankings | #NA | #51 in World |
University Type | Public | Public |
University Rating on Shiksha | NA | 3.9 |
QS Rankings 2026 | #NA | #27 |
Acceptance Rate | 74% | 46% |
Placement Rate | NA | 92% |
Average Salary | INR 34.87 LPA | INR 56.48 L |
UG Annual Fee | INR 10.8 L - 14.14 L | INR 12.35 L - 54.58 L |
PG Annual Fee | INR 14.05 L - 17.98 L | INR 7.76 L - 62.99 L |
Popular Streams | Accounting | Biology | Psychology | Business | Engineering | Psychology |
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Both Concordia and McGill are part of best public universities in Canada and have own pros and cons. Check comparison between both based on key areas for students mentioned below
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% | 48% |
Popular Courses & Streams | Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Fine Arts | Medicine, Engineering, Law and Science |
Average Tuition Fees (UG) | INR 20.55 Lakhs-INR 27.1 Lakhs | INR 18.8 Lakhs-INR 44.3 Lakhs |
Average Tuition Fees (PG) | INR 24 Lakhs-INR 37.2 Lakhs | INR 4.6 Lakhs-INR 69.7 Lakhs |
Shiksha Popularity Ranking | #20 in Canada | #2 in Canada |
Shiksha Global Ranking | #447 | #52 |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
McGill receives over 50,000 applications each year out of which the uni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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% |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
McGill acceptance rate for ug students stands at 46% making the admission criteria of the university moderately selective for UG applicants.
Similarly, McGill acceptance rate for PG stands at 34.3% making the admission process of the uni slightly more competitive for graduate applicants.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Average salary earned by BCom graduates of McGill Uni is CAD 75,667 (INR 51.64 Lakhs). Further, BCom placement rate stands at 90%, after 6 months of graduation.
McKinsey Consulting, Hyundai, IBM, Adidas, Deloitte & KPMG are some of the top companies recruiting McGill BCom graduates.
1 CAD = INR 68.26
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
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
- Deloitte
- Amazon Web Services
- Cognizant
Some other popular organizations hiring McGill MBA graduates include: Abbott, IBM, DHL Supply Chain, McKinsey & Company & PwC Middle East.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
The University of Toronto and McGill University both are among the top choices of international students in Canada. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages. University of Toronto acceptance rate stands at 43%, which makes it highly competitive. This means out of 100 students, around 43 students are enrolled in the university. On the other hand, McGill University acceptance rate is 46 - 56%, which makes it competitive to secure admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students, around 46 to 56 students are enrolle
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