Foreword:
Last week, I introduced you to the University of Waterloo, and some parents asked what is the best school in CanadaThat's the University of Toronto and McGill University, of courseIn mind, the two schools can tie for first place!McGill University is ranked 30th in this year's QS World University Rankings, slightly behind the University of Toronto, which is ranked 21st. But in Canada's McCollin rankings, McGill University has always beaten the University of Toronto. And McGill University has been ranked 12th in the QS World University Rankings!From this point of view, the strength of McGill University should not be underestimated!
Today, I will give you an inventory of McGill University from three aspects: school introduction, alumni evaluation, and admission requirements, and welcome everyone to like, collect and supplement comments!
Introduction to McGill University
History of the school
McGill University, founded in 1821, is located in Montreal, Canada's second largest city. McGill University has a long history and a long history of achievements, and it has been teaching since long before the establishment of the Canadian Confederation**.
With its excellent quality of education, McGill University has the reputation of "Harvard of the North" or "Harvard of Canada", and its application eligibility line, average admission score, course difficulty and graduation requirements are among the highest in Canada. McGill University has produced the most Nobel laureates and Rhodes Scholars in Canada. Canada's current supreme leader, Justin Trudeau, also graduated from here.
McGill University has the highest percentage of PhD students in Canada, is one of the 26 universities in the world at the Global University Presidents' Forum, and is the only invited university in Canada, and one of only two non-US universities in the Association of American Universities. McGill University and its alumni have helped create Canadian institutions of higher learning such as the University of British Columbia, the University of Alberta, and the University of Victoria.
Geographical location
McGill University is located in the heart of Montreal, Quebec. Montreal, the world's largest bilingual city in English and French, is located at the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers, is Canada's second largest city and Canada's financial, industrial and commercial center, with a population of about 3.5 million. For a long time, it was Canada's largest city, hosting the 1967 World's Fair and hosting the 1976 Olympic Games.
The McGill Downtown Campus is located on 79 acres of scenic land at the foot of Mount Royal, in the heart of downtown Montreal, close to the city's business district.
The second McGill campus is located 19 miles west of downtown and covers an area of 65 square kilometers (the area where the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, the Faculty of Nutrition is located, including forest areas, greenhouses, botanical gardens, etc.). There is a McGill bus service between the two campuses.
Rankings and reputation
Notable alumni. 14 Nobel laureates.
144 Rhodes Scholars.
9 Academy Award winners.
11 Grammy Award winners.
3 Pulitzer Prize winners.
31 Olympic medalists.
Rankings over the years. McGill University is ranked 30th in the 2024QS World University Rankings.
McGill University is ranked 31st in the 2023QS World University Rankings.
McGill University is ranked 27th in the 2022QS World University Rankings.
2024QS World Rankings by Subject.
Minerals & Mining Engineering 6th place.
Anatomy & Physiology 7th place.
Library & Information Management 8th place.
Linguistics 21st.
Pharmacy 22nd.
Environmental Science 23rd.
Psychology ranked 28th.
Law & Legal Studies 29th.
Education & Training 30th place.
Alumni testimonials
The alumni evaluation is mainly displayed from two parts: the comparison between McGill and the domestic 985 universities, and the comparison between McGill and Duoda.
Comparison with domestic 985:If you're thinking about applying for a PhD or staying overseas, you'll definitely choose McGill UniversityIf you are considering returning to China after graduating from the bachelor's degree, it is recommended to choose a 985 university in China.
Compared to the University of Toronto:The University of Toronto prefers internships and jobs;McGill University is biased towards research.
McGill University Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Academic requirements for OSSD courses:
McGill University has different score requirements and prerequisite course requirements for OSSD for different majors, but the overall requirements are the highest among all schools in Canada. Many majors require students with an average score of 90 or less to apply!
Conclusion:
McGill University is a highly academic university, and it is also very recognized in North America, if you are considering graduate school or even a doctorate in the future, you should always consider McGill University. If you want to know more about OSSD, you can also send a private message