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Western University overall ranking by QS is #114 out of 1401 globally, #6 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. McGill University overall ranking by QS is #30 out of 1401 globally, #2 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.
| Western University | McGill University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 6.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 120 QS World University 2025 # 114 QS World University 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 | # 29 QS World University 2025 # 30 QS World University 2024 # 35 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 192 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 39 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 28 for Law by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -50 PG Programs -74 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57.0 % | 54.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-83 | GMAT-650 IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25144 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 9974 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32800 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 55389 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19154 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 41020 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Western University has an employment rate of 91.5% after 6 months of graduation. With dentistry, medicine and therapy & rehabilitation having an employment rate of 100%. Average salary of Western University graduates is 62,000 USD. Highest earning graduates are Doctorate (293,000 USD); Executive MBA (181,000); Masters in Finance (161,000 USD); MBA (109,000 USD), etc. | McGill University is one of the top public universities in Montreal, Canada. It is ranked #31 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #42 in graduate employability ranking. McGill University Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree
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| application requirements | Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). | 4-year bachelors is required for pursuing for PG course. 3 year UG degree with A grade is also accepted |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Richard Ivey School of Business Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | Desautels Faculty of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 23 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 22 reviews |
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| General Facts | Western University | McGill University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1878 | 1821 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 0% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus is located on 1,120 acres of land in London, Ontario. Campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools. The central campus includes most of the university residences and teaching facilities. | Two Campuses: Downtown Campus, located between Montreal and Mount Royal Park; Macdonald Campus, located on the western tip of the island of Montreal |
| Library | Western University libraries consist of six different libraries that house over 5.7 million book holdings, electronic resources such as e-books, serial titles, and databases, etc. | Printed books - 4,851,382; E-books: 2,707,183; Printed journals- 33,706 and E- journals - 1,15,228 |
| Campus Life | The university if considered Canada’s most beautiful university with Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures. The university operates the Artlab Gallery and the McIntosh Gallery; has links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology; has nine student residences housing; Community Centre, etc. | The campus offers Macappella, Happy Geet, MAC and MAC Agro Ecology group, Robotics, Food Science Association, CERES, Gorilla Composition, Happy Belly, and Judging Club.Join/attend/enjoy 700 musical performances each year, athletic competitions, art, theatre, and other extracurricular activities. |
| Hostel | #Off-Campus Rent - $14400 #Residence & Meal Plan (8 months) - $18400 | #Double Room--Yearly - $16860 #Single Room--Yearly - $18360 |
| Famous Alumni | Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are: | Justin Trudeau (Prime minister of Canada), Daliso Chaponda (Comedian), William Osler (world renowned physician), Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (American Football player), Mackenzie Davis (Actress), Ken Dryden (Former member of parliament), and Leonard Cohen (Singer). |
| City Life | London is set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is considered the region’s economic, entertainment, and cultural hub. With a population of more than 383,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city. London's economy is dominated by medical research, insurance, manufacturing, and IT. | Main industries of Quebec are mining, manufacturing. Water is one of the significant natural resources of Quebec. Therefore a lot of industries around hydroelectric power raised around the city. Montreal has cheap rents, various parks and cycling lanes, affordable public transit, and more. For the flourishing industry, the unemployment rate is slightly higher than Canada. Women are financially independent as compared to 3/4th of men. |
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