McGill University
McGill University
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Canada's oldest university, home to nearly 30,000 students, is filled with a variety of interesting architectural styles.
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Neighbourhood: Ville-Marie
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Pam Fox
40 contributions
Oct 2022
McGill University is a well-established institution that was founded in 1821. It is one of Canada's largest universities and has a presence throughout Montreal. The main campus is in downtown Montreal and has expansive green areas surrounded by grand buildings. We were surprised to learn that the University has purchased several hotels and high-rise office buildings to house students as well as conduct classes. We took a bus tour and saw a number of McGill medical institutes and other buildings in different areas of the city. Because of the University's size, McGill students can be seen everywhere in the restaurants, stores, museums and streets. We found the students to be welcoming and friendly.
Written 9 October 2022
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Bernard H
Thonon-les-Bains, France2,048 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The main interest lies in the interesting and free museum (allow for at least an hour)! Certainly the buildings are nice to see but nothing extraordinary especially since around it is a buzzing commercial district with no interest apart from shopping
We were lucky enough to be there on a day when natives gathered for a powwow.
We were lucky enough to be there on a day when natives gathered for a powwow.
Written 22 September 2023
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,010 contributions
May 2022
If you are in the area, this is definitely worth walking around. The architecture is beautiful and when we were there, a lot of flowers were in bloom. The University isn’t large, so you can walk through the main parts in perhaps 15 minutes or so.
Written 6 June 2022
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KangKang
Tainan, Taiwan17,579 contributions
July 2023 • Family
McGill University, located at the foot of Mount Royal in the center of Montreal, was founded in 1821 during the British colonial period. Although it is located in the French-speaking area, the school still teaches mainly in English and has outstanding academic performance in various disciplines and research fields. It is a well-known university in Canada and around the world. The campus has a beautiful environment and many old buildings with a long history. It is worth visiting and experiencing the strong academic atmosphere.
Written 6 January 2024
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Preston, Nova Scotia9 contributions
Feb 2020
McGill is considered one of the top schools in Canada. The uni library staff is helpful. The collection has shrunk a bit... Much is on campus-libraries; cafes; resting spots; shops; galleries; gym/sauna. We rented suitable lodging in the summer. The metro is nearby and walking distance to places like laCite undeground for a good grocery-especailly the early morning opening specials. PS J'aime Montreal.
Written 5 February 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,748 contributions
June 2023
It's a big campus scattered over many blocks of the city, on the hillside next to Mont Royal Park. Some of the buildings are old and classic East Coast university style and thus romantic. Some are modern and just practical. Lots of people around.
Written 23 June 2023
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Moe_Ipak
United States422 contributions
July 2023
Great campus to visit. We were surprised that all the buildings were open. We have been to MIT, Harvard, Princeton, NYU and many more Universities, and none of them are open. You need an access card to enter.
McGill University was completely open. You can walk into any library, any building, any class. We didn't try to open the offices as that would have been disrespectful. Their library was very nice. The campus is a great hike and very close to Mont Royal.
McGill University was completely open. You can walk into any library, any building, any class. We didn't try to open the offices as that would have been disrespectful. Their library was very nice. The campus is a great hike and very close to Mont Royal.
Written 19 July 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,748 contributions
Oct 2022
This is an urban campus, right next to the real downtown. So it is a collection of city buildings with some open space. Many of the buildings are lovely. And it is up agains the Mont Royal park. So a pretty urban campus, busy, active, part of the city.
Written 18 October 2022
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada2,141 contributions
July 2022
I walked up McTavish Street not knowing that I was entering the McGill campus. The Redpath Hall has some nice architecture. I walked pass Rutherford Park on my way to Mount Royal as that was the reason I was on campus.
Written 14 August 2022
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Trip7900
West Island, Montreal1 contribution
McGill university in the heart of Montreal has claim to some great reputations and hearing how great this university was supposed to be, I eagerly applied and happily got accepted in my second choice program- Economics. I was escatic but already having completed U1(first year)- I am beginning to wonder what all the fuss is about. Sure, it has a reputation internationally and it is for this reason I am staying but quality wise- it's not. I am sick of the huge classes ( and I mean 500 students) and misorganized administration. Overall, can you get a similar education elsewhere? Definitely. It's just the reputation that's claiming students and yes, shamefully me. But Montreal's a good place- and there are things to do for the student. For tourists alike, downtown has plenty to see and due and in the summer- it's vibrant. My advice if you're an applicant to McGill and if you don't get accepted here, don't let it ruin you, there are other great universities out there who deserve just as much as a reputation. Other universities in the Montreal region that you may wish to consider:
Concordia University (excellent business and engineering program- their graduates rank among the top in CSA exams)
Universite de Montreal: French Language university that is competitive but is great if you want to practice your french.
UQUAM: as above
So, check these out...
Concordia University (excellent business and engineering program- their graduates rank among the top in CSA exams)
Universite de Montreal: French Language university that is competitive but is great if you want to practice your french.
UQUAM: as above
So, check these out...
Written 15 February 2005
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hola! Saben de alguien que pueda dar un tour guiado por la universidad para que cuente la historia del lugar?
Written 17 July 2018
mexicanjeffrey
Boston, Massachusetts
How do I get there using public transportation?
Written 14 May 2015
I noticed a Metro entrance/exit on Rue Catherine and from there it would be about a five block walk. I would suggest downloading a metro map from Montreal's transportation site.
Written 18 May 2015
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