McGill University Ranks amongst the top three universities in Canada while the National University of Singapore ranks #1 in Singapore. For Indian students, Singapore is the new hotspot for studying abroad. Canada, on the other hand, has been a forever favorite for Indian students who wish to settle abroad.
| McGill University | National University of Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.6 Out of 10 | 8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 30 QS World University 2024 # 49 Times Higher Education 2024 # 31 QS World University 2023 | # 8 QS World University 2024 # 19 Times Higher Education 2024 # 11 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 71 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 26 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 29 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 9 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 19 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 11 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -50 PG Programs -74 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -19 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.0 % | 25.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 65 TOEFL - 90 | GRE updated - 320 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 55389 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19154 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 40949 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 19450 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 50000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 7668 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 Degree Average Salary MBA $97,000 Doctorate $94,000 LLM $89,000 Masters of Arts $72,000 Masters in Science $71,000 Bachelor of Science $64,000 | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS): #24 |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Desautels Faculty of Management | National University of Singapore Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | McGill University | National University of Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1821 | 1905 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Two Campuses: Downtown Campus, located between Montreal and Mount Royal Park; Macdonald Campus, located on the western tip of the island of Montreal | Located in the southwestern part of Singapore and lies near Kent Ridge |
| Library | Printed books - 4,851,382; E-books: 2,707,183; Printed journals- 33,706 and E- journals - 1,15,228 | 2,991,477: print books and journals |
| Campus Life | 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. | Three campuses with 17 faculties offer Community service clubs, RunNUS, SunNUS, Sports camp, academic society camp, and various art camps. |
| Hostel | #Double Room--Yearly - $16904 #Single Room--Yearly - $17845 | #Double Sharing Room - $2062 #Single Room - $3006 |
| Famous Alumni | 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). | Felicia Chin (actress), Lee Kuan Yew (Former Singapore PM), Tan Eng Chye (NUS President), Raline Shah (Actress), S. Jayakumar (MP), Tan Chuan Jin (MP), Grace Fu (MP) |
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The differences that stand out between two universities and can affect an international students decision are as follows:
NUS over McGill
- NUS campus is suburban while McGill is smack in the middle of the city. The experiences of an international student are highly influenced by the campus location.
- Not only does the NUS offer a larger student community but it is also an older institution in comparison to McGill.
- When compared for its IT infrastructure, the National University of Singapore is considered to outperform McGill University.
- Singapore is a cheaper country than Canada. Studying in Singapore will cost an international student a lot less than studying in Canada.
- National University of Singapore partners with more number of research and higher education institutions abroad.
McGill over NUS
- The international student population is higher at McGill University.
- McGill University is far ahead of NUS in terms of student societies, groups, clubs, and associations.
- The acceptance rate for McGill University is higher than NUS and the score requirement is lower. This suggests that getting admissions with McGill is easier than NUS.
- A larger library offers students at McGill with a variety of study material.
As per the above mentioned quantitative and qualitative comparison of NUS and McGill, it can be concluded that National University of Singapore aces McGill University in various parameters and hence, can be declared as a better study destination.
